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Exploring solutions for generational renewal in rural Europe
Policymakers, representatives from rural youth organisations and experts in agriculture, innovation and community development gathered at a recent EU CAP Network seminar to address pressing challenges facing rural youth and young farmers.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New youth inclusion toolkit for local authorities
The toolkit offers a concise overview of the benefits and ways of involving young people in nature-based solutions. Aimed at local governments, educators, and NGOs, the toolkit provides practical methods to support youth engagement, strengthen social-ecological resilience, and empower young people.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Join the new Community group on energy transition in rural areas: connect and exchange with peers!
The group is now live on the Rural Pact platform, offering a collaborative space for local and regional authorities, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to empowering fair and sustainable energy planning in rural Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3
The third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU rural vision and Pact in 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 2
The second edition of the Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Pact in 2024.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural youth participation in policymaking'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 24 April 2024, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Strengthening local democracy and participation in rural Netherlands through a youth village council
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Estonian Rural Parliament: strengthening grassroots democracy and rural development
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform