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Policy and research recommendations for rural areas
The EU-funded project SHERPA recently published two sets of recommendations – for policy and research – to help rural areas address potential challenges and unlock existing and future opportunities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Empowering young citizens’ involvement in the transition towards sustainable food systems
A recent policy brief by the Horizon 2020 COCOREADO project sets out recommendations to involve, educate, connect and empower young citizens’ participation in food systems decision-making and development processes.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Improving life in rural communities through social and technological innovation
A new EU-funded project – RURBANIVE – will work between 2024 and 2027 to establish a novel rural-urban innovation framework, supported by technical and social innovations in order to enhance territorial governance and existing policy tools.
- Rural Pact
Renewable energy production and potential in EU rural areas
A new publication by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides insights into how rural areas and communities can contribute to and benefit from the EU’s green energy transition, without undermining natural areas, biodiversity and food production.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural areas and rural policies in Europe – a comparative study
A recent publication produced by the Acadie Cooperative studies rural policies and funding across Germany, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Estonia, and provides a comparative analysis with France.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Climate change in mountain areas
A new study produced by Euromontana and commissioned by the National Agency for Territorial Cohesion (ANCT) analyses policies and practices of climate adaptation in water and tourism management in mountain areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
A new rural toolkit on EU funding
Good news for rural areas: the new rural toolkit on EU funding is now available! Identify funding opportunities enabling the revitalisation of your rural area; explore a range of practical examples and effective approaches; and browse through resources providing practical guidance and knowledge.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good practices on sustainable mountain development
A new publication by Euromontana showcases 10 inspiring initiatives from across Europe (EU and non-EU) promoting sustainable change in mountain areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Enhancing policy responses to wildfire management and protection
A new study by the European Parliament’s Research Service explores the efficacy of European response mechanisms, particularly the EU’s Cohesion Policy, in the context of Europe’s forest fires of summer 2022.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New resources on access to health services in rural areas
The video recordings and highlights report of our dedicated Good Practice webinar are now online!
- Rural Pact
