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Find the latest information about the Rural Pact and rural revitalisation, connect with your peers and get inspired!
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We wish you an inspiring discovery of all the good things happening in rural Europe.
Good Practices
Structured governance and information-sharing mechanisms improve Bratislava-Austria regional cooperation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Volunteer-driven transport service enhances mobility options in rural Belgium
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Volunteer-based initiative improves mobility and social inclusion of the elderly in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
Evaluating and enhancing rural tourism strategies: online tool by UN Tourism
The Self-Assessment Tool to Assist Rural Destinations (STAR) by UN Tourism is a digital platform aimed at empowering public authorities in rural areas to evaluate and enhance their tourism development strategies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
UN Tourism seeks to recognise rural tourism practices: apply to the call for Best Tourism Villages by 19 May
The Best Tourism Villages initiative by UN Tourism recognises villages around the world that demonstrate how tourism can drive positive transformation in rural areas. The call for applications for the fifth edition is open until 19 May 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Conference: new date set for 16-17 September 2025
The Rural Pact Support Office is happy to announce that the new Conference date has been set for 16-17 September 2025! If you are not joining us at Château du Biez (Belgium), be sure to tune in for the live streaming – the link will be communicated closer to the date.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New anti-racism strategy: European Commission call for evidence and public consultation open until 8 July
The European Commission’s call for evidence and public consultation invite all individuals and organisations to share their feedback on how the EU can combat racism in all its forms and promote a more integrated strategy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Regional Studies Association’s Annual Conference 2025 - Navigating Regional Transformation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
