Energy

03 März 2026

EU-funded project develops framework to measure climate neutrality in rural areas

Rural areas are essential to advance EU climate neutrality goals, but most existing monitoring tools are designed for urban contexts. The EU-funded project GRANULAR has launched a framework to bridge this gap and empower rural communities in their climate action.

23 Febr. 2026

How is the energy transition thriving in the rural world? Join our Community Group to take part in the discussion!

The Rural Pact Community Group on energy transition in rural areas empowers rural municipalities, helps bridge knowledge and capacity gaps, and supports the co-design of social energy plans. Join the dialogue and advance with the clean energy transition in your rural area.

20 Febr. 2026

Castilla-La Mancha reverses demographic decline in depopulated rural areas through long-term policy commitment and territorial investment

The Spanish region Castilla-La Mancha had faced long-standing demographic challenges in its rural interior. Around three-quarters of its municipalities had lost population over recent decades, and many small towns’ population densities are far below the national average, reflecting sustained out-migration and population ageing.