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SMARTA - NET: Pioneering the future of smart rural mobility solutions
Building on the foundation of SMARTA and SMARTA 2, SMARTA- NET takes the lead in transforming rural mobility. Led by DG MOVE, this third edition of SMARTA aims to make rural travel more sustainable and empowers local authorities to innovate.
- Rural Pact
REGIOSTARS Awards 2023 celebrates the excellence of rural projects
The REGIOSTARS awards, Europe's mark of excellence for projects and initiatives funded by Cohesion Policy, has announced the 30 finalists across six thematic categories, among which a number of rural projects are nominated. Discover them and support them with your vote!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural areas supporting sustainable urban food systems through innovative food public procurement
In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, cities and rural areas across Europe are stepping in maximising the potential of working together to ensure sustainable food systems. Taking on the challenge to push for more organic, local, and sustainable food systems, URBACT cities are leading by example fostering innovation in public procurement working with rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Transforming rural areas through the New European Bauhaus (NEB)
The "BAUHAUS EUROACE Network of Villages for the Future" project, financed by the New European Bauhaus (NEB), has launched a policy brief emphasising the crucial role of rural villages within the European Union (EU).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
SURVEY "Promoting cultural policies in rural areas within the framework of development and territorial cohesion strategies and the 2030 agenda."
A survey has been launched to gather insights for the upcoming CoR (Committee of the Regions) initiative on "Promoting cultural policies in rural areas within the framework of development and territorial cohesion strategies and the 2030 agenda."
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Rural 27 - 3rd session of the Renewable Energy Cluster
Register for the open Session of the Smart Rural 27 Renewable Energy Cluster with focus on the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) II in Europe – 12 September 2023 (online)
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Join the Harnessing Talent Platform to retain talent in rural areas
The much-awaited Harnessing Talent Platform (HTP) was officially launched, heralding a new era of opportunities for rural areas. Via this platform, the European Commission shares relevant information and promotes events, best practices as well as access to technical assistance and advice to regions in need, including a dedicated helpdesk.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Irish minister Humphreys publishes new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Rural and Community Development
Irish Minister Heather Humphreys T.D. presented a new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Rural and Community Development on Tuesday, 8th August 2023.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
ACCTING is funding 10 pilot projects for an inclusive Green Deal
ACCTING, funded by HORIZON 2020, is supporting innovative projects to reduce inequalities and negative impacts on vulnerable groups as part of the European Green Deal.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Funding opportunity for rural actors: CERV Call for Proposals 2023
The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme was launched in 2021 and will run for seven years until 2027. It was created along with the 2021-2027 Justice programme under the Justice, Rights and Values Fund.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
