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Conference

Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2023 | Awards Ceremony

The ARIA – Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2023 Ceremony will take place in Brussels. Follow the livestream and be part of this exciting event!

Conference

Food 2030 conference: Green and Resilient Food Systems

Are you interested in transitioning towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems for the benefit of the environment and economy? Mark your calendar for our Food 2030 conference, which will take place in Brussels and will be web streamed on 4 and 5 December 2023

Registrations for in-person and online participation will open mid-September.

Webinar

Good Practice Webinar: Enhancing access to health services in rural areas

Good Practice Webinar of the Rural Pact Support Office.

Webinar

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.