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Living Labs in rural areas: HOW TO?

Are you interested in open innovation in rural areas? Living Labs unite local talents and resources to co-create and test novel solutions tailored to real-life needs. Don't miss the chance to discover how Living Labs are transforming rural landscapes and fostering positive change.

Seminar

Harnessing Talent Platform - Launch Event

The launch event of the Harnessing Talent Platform will take place on Thursday, November 23rd.This event will be hosted by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO).

Seminar

Gender equality and youth in rural areas | Thematic Debate on the Rural Pact #3

On Wednesday 22 November (14:30 -16:30 CET), in line with its commitments to the Rural Pact, the European Economic and Social Committee organises a thematic debate on gender equality and youth in rural areas during the next meeting of its Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT).

Webinar

Web event on the EU Long-Term Vision for the Rural Areas, the Rural Pact and the Rural Funding Toolkit

This event organised by the European Rural Community Alliance (ERCA) provided a unique opportunity to be informed in an accessible way about the state of affairs with the Rural Pact and the Rural Funding Toolkit and other useful tools. This information is highly relevant for anyone involved in rural development at local, regional national or European level.

Conference

The 8th European Congress on Rural Tourism

The 8th European Congress on Rural Tourism gathered participants in rural Cyprus for three days to enable exchanges among participants to improve the competitiveness of the rural tourism sector, enhance essential skills of young people in rural tourism, and identify trends and opportunities in rural tourism.

Skills for Mountains in Transitions

Mountain areas are facing multiple transitions affecting their economies and labour markets. Many are experiencing population decline and loss of attractiveness, leading to brain drain and labour shortages. Climate change is also affecting a significant part of the mountain economy, particularly agriculture and tourism, and poses challenges in terms of training and sectoral restructuring. In addition, the green transition, which is essential for the sustainability of mountain areas, is driving the emergence of new sectors in mountain areas, for which it will be necessary to find the appropriate skills.

Conference

European Mission Soil Week | Leading the transition towards healthy soils

The European Mission Soil Week is an annual event aimed at promoting the Horizon Europe Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' (Mission Soil) raising awareness about the importance of soil health, and driving action to protect and restore our soils.

Conference

BCO Network Annual Conference 2023

The European Broadband Competence Offices (BCO) Network Annual Conference offered a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions and networking.

Revitalising rural resilience: Join the 2023 Forum on Origin, Diversity, and Territories - A Focus on mountainous regions!

The Forum on Origin, Diversity, and Territories is back for 2023, promising a platform for global collaboration and innovation in sustainability from 21th to 23d November 2023, on the theme "Territorial dynamics of resilience in rural areas, particularly in mountains."

Other

AGRIFISH Council meeting for the adoption of the conclusions on the Long Term Vision for Rural Areas

Follow online the AGRIFISH council meeting that takes place in Brussels on 20 November 2023 to seek the adoption of the conclusions on the long-term vision for EU's rural areas.