All events

Rural proofing: Making policies work for rural areas through data/Earth observation

The session, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will explore how rural proofing can be effectively integrated into policymaking and decision-making.

Workshop

Integrated territorial development for a stronger future for European rural communities

The session, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities and organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), will reflect on the use of the integrated territorial approach and their instruments (ITI/CLLD/OTT) in supporting a stronger future for European rural communities.

Training

Exclusive networking & capacity building for LAG managers

As partners in the Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD) project, ELARD Knowledge Hub invites LAG managers to a unique training and networking opportunity focusing on climate action, innovation, and the future of the LEADER approach.

European Week of Regions and Cities

The European Week of Regions and Cities is Brussels’ flagship event on Cohesion Policy, co-organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). Under the motto 'Shaping Tomorrow, Together', the event will serve as a communication and networking platform fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange as well as addressing regional and urban challenges.

Conference

Eleventh annual EU Conference on EAFRD financial instruments

This Conference will explore the role of European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) financing in shaping a sustainable future for European agriculture and its agri-food value chains.

Workshop

Exploring multi-actor approaches to rural sustainability in Galicia (Spain)

This workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners, local and regional policymakers to explore collaborative approaches to rural sustainability and development.

Stakeholder consultation on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) post 2027

This consultation, held by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), will collect views and feedback on the CoR opinion ‘Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) post 2027, including own resources package’.

National Congress of Local Action Groups

The event will bring together stakeholders from the LEADER ecosystem from France and overseas to share ideas, best practices, and innovative projects.

Conference

Rural energy communities: Bridging local action and clean energy transition

This Conference will overview the mid-term results of the EU-funded project EC4RURAL and explore the pivotal role of rural energy communities in achieving Europe’s climate goals.

Rural Development 2025: Resilience to global change

The event will explore, discuss, and strategise on how bioeconomy businesses and rural communities can adapt, thrive, and lead in an era characterised by rapid and often unpredictable changes.