All events

Workshop

Building smart, resilient communities: adapting sparsely populated areas to a digital and green future

This event, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will discuss challenges and best practices for the green and digital transitions, as well as practical solutions.

Other

Advancing the Rural Pact: Fostering local action for the future of rural areas

This event, organised within the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, explored inspiring initiatives that empower rural communities to achieve their ambitions, and drew recommendations on the ways forward.

Workshop

Fostering rural regeneration through local talent: a skill set for the smart communities’ workforce

This workshop, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will showcase best practices for the development of European smart communities and create synergies with different initiatives at EU and local levels.

Other

Citizen-led climate action

The event will showcase successful climate actions by the European Climate Pact community and reflect on the importance of involving citizens in decision-making, as well as empowering people and communities to take climate action.

Other

Launch of the European Policy Forum for women-led innovation

The launch of this Policy Forum intends to increase women-led, socio-ecological innovations in farming, the rural economy and in rural communities.

Conference

2024 European LEADER Congress

The second edition of the European LEADER Congress will focus on LEADER cooperation. The programme features trainings, workshops, experience feedbacks and a cooperation fair.

Webinar

EU Climate Action Academy: Engaging citizens in climate action

This webinar will explore ways of driving meaningful climate action through behavioural change. It will dive into the science of human behaviour and how it can be harnessed to promote sustainable living.

Other

Finnish Rural Parliament

The Finnish Rural Parliament provides opportunities to explore the diversity of the Finnish countryside and to learn and understand current trends and create new networks. It helps to shape a sustainable future and influences the national rural policy.

Policy Lab

Territorial development for the green transition: Harnessing the potential of rural communities

This Policy Action Lab, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, explored key opportunities for rural communities to benefit from the green transition and enhance their territorial development tools.

Green transformation in the European rural areas

The XX European Rural Development Network Conference will discuss the future development of green transformation of European rural areas and develop recommendations for the creation of effective policies for rural development and agriculture.