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Rural Repopulation group: an inspiring example of Rural Pact Community collaboration
The Rural Pact community group on ‘Rural depopulation and repopulation’, coordinated by the Fundación Repoblación, is a shining example of the Rural Pact platform’s capacity to spark meaningful collaboration across Europe. Read on to find out more about exchanges within the group.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Remote rural regions: pioneering the adaptation to demographic change?
Remote rural areas are particularly vulnerable to shrinking and ageing populations, and lower economic growth. They require adaptation strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each region, a recent Joint Research Centre (JRC) article highlights.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Combatting depopulation in rural Spain: open call for projects
The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge seeks to fund innovative projects promoting the territorial transformation of rural areas experiencing depopulation. The projects should boost integrated and inclusive social, economic, and environmental development, culture and natural heritage, sustainable tourism, and security in rural areas.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Exploring innovative responses to rural demographic challenges
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Rural roots and routes: Navigating complexities of quality of life, immobility, and migration
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Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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Latest good practice

Territorial initiative in rural Portugal addresses climate challenges through coordinated investments and place-based solutions
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Participatory, integrated governance to boost local action in rural Tuscany, Italy
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Revitalising Bulgarian rural areas through cultural mediation
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform