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Call for good practices on sustainable landscape management
In the framework of the LIFE ShepForBio project, Euromontana is calling for good practices of landscape management combined with pastoral activities – submit your proposal by 31 January 2024.
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Call for researchers on current challenges in rural areas
The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is currently looking for postdoctoral researchers in any of the disciplines taught at the University, including rurality.
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Horizon Europe funding opportunities – deadline approaching
The European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme calls for research and innovation projects under the ‘Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment’ cluster are closing soon. Apply by 22 February 2024.
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The Rural Pact and LEADER: mutually reinforcing instruments
A thematic session during the recent LEADER Congress (18-19 December 2023) explored ways in which the EU Rural Vision and Rural Pact can strengthen LEADER and Local Action Groups (LAGs), as well as the added value LEADER can bring to the Pact’s implementation at the local level.
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Stronger LEADER/CLLD: important to achieving EU’s rural vision
LEADER, as a key bottom-up approach, can make an important contribution to achieving the objectives of the long-term vision for EU’s rural areas. The recent LEADER Congress called for strengthening the role of LEADER/CLLD in European policies, developing new financial resources for its implementation, as well as simplifying and facilitating access to funds.
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How to foster the implementation of the long-term vision for EU’s rural areas?
A recent public hearing at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) emphasised the role of enhanced access to financing and effective governance in shaping a sustainable rural development.
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Joining forces for rural areas to improve services of general interest
Discover the final publication of the pilot action ‘A future for lagging regions’ of the Territorial Agenda 2030 exploring cooperative regional and local development as contributing factors for the long-term improvement of services such as digitalisation, mobility, health and local supply in rural and peripheral areas.
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A call on all Dutch members of the Rural Pact community to connect
A call on all Dutch members of the Rural Pact community to connect and have an introductory meeting to discuss ways of supporting each other - a message from Mr Ben van Essen of the European Rural Community Alliance (ERCA) and member of the Rural Pact Coordination Group.
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Are you the next Climate Pact Partner?
Is your organisation dedicated to fighting climate change and contributing to a sustainable future? Apply by 15 January to become a European Climate Pact Partner and get access to a diverse network committed to climate action and policy progress across the EU.
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'EU Funds Paving the Way to the Rural Vision' Policy Lab – presentations now available
The presentations from our second Policy Lab outline essential elements of resource development and funding strategies. Get inspired by examples improving existing funding methods and discover recommendations for mobilising support for ural areas.
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