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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
Climate justice through organising: addressing inequalities in the green transition
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The European Climate Pact annual event 2026: Together in action
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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.
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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.
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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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Latest good practice
Integrated regional housing strategy counters demographic change in rural Castilla y León, Spain
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Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency
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Mobile app for sustainable water management in rural Ireland
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