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Just Transition Platform launches new support opportunities for transition regions
The European Commission’s Just Transition Platform (JTP) is running three calls for technical assistance, advisory support and peer-to-peer exchange. Apply by 20 February 2026 to support the implementation of Territorial Just Transition Plans contributing to Europe’s fair and inclusive transition towards a climate-neutral economy.
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Local ownership through energy communities can help deliver affordable, secure renewables for Europe: new briefing
A new briefing highlights how energy communities – locally owned and democratically governed renewable energy initiatives – can play a vital role in ensuring affordable, secure, and community-driven energy across Europe.
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Citizen-led energy innovation: apply to the Renewable Energy Community Prize
The European Commission is looking to reward energy communities that have developed creative, inclusive and effective governance models. Apply to the Renewable Energy Community Prize between 20 January and 25 June 2026.
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Upcoming events
Managing land to protect territories: Good practices for rural resilience
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The European Climate Pact annual event 2026: Together in action
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Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab 'Territorial development for the green transition: Harnessing the potential of rural communities'
This highlights report outlines the outputs of the Policy Action Lab of 19 September 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office.
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Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: 'Rural communities tackling climate change'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions of the Good Practice Webinar on climate of 20 March 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office in collaboration with the European Climate Pact.
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Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar 'Rural areas in the energy transition'
This highlights report summarises the outputs from the Good Practice Webinar "Rural areas in the Energy Transition". It took place in online on 24 October 2023.
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Latest good practice
Water+Land+Scenary integrated land and water solutions for climate adaptation in rural Flanders
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Regional innovation hub boosts sustainable food supply and resilience in rural Slovenia
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Circular-economy project addresses wood waste and sustainability awareness in rural Slovenia
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