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Just Transition Platform Conference

The tenth edition of the Just Transition Platform Conference will take place in hybrid format in Brussels, Belgium.

Conference

2024 European Mountain Convention: shaping the future of mountain economies

The XIII European Mountain Convention will build upon the 2050 vision for mountain areas, which was outlined at the 2022 edition of the Convention held in Calabria, Spain. Its main focus will be on enhancing the sustainability, resilience, and prosperity of mountain economies.

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The future is rural: seeing things differently

The event will bring together policymakers, artists, and rural and urban residents to participate in a co-creation experience to rethink and rebuild the relationship between urban and rural areas through a rural innovation lens.

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Landscapes of change: the territorial dimension of demographic change and Cohesion Policy

This short session, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will outline the forthcoming Joint Research Centre report on the territorial dimension of demographic transition and the future of Cohesion Policy.

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Creating an inclusive digital transformation: unlocking the potential of smart rural ecosystems

This workshop, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will showcase innovative solutions aimed at improving rural ecosystems, highlighting new technologies and strategies to address challenges in rural areas.

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Unlocking potential: LEADER & EU financial initiatives – bridging divides and empowering communities

This workshop, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will explore the wide range of EU financial initiatives, including LEADER/CLLD, and how they foster community sustainability and encourage people to stay rooted in their rural areas.

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Charting the course: navigating competitiveness and convergence for Europe's regions

This event, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will overview trends in competitiveness and economic convergence across Europe’s regions.

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Taking the next step in shaping Europe’s rural future (with the Long-term Vision for Rural Areas)

This workshop, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will exchange on actionable solutions to empower rural Europe and amplify rural voices.

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Regional innovation valleys for circular economy: rural regions as key players in the transition

This workshop, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will discuss regions’ and rural communities’ key innovation role in achieving the circular economy.

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Empowering rural areas through innovation and entrepreneurship

This workshop, organised in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will explore challenges and opportunities for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in rural areas.