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LIFE programme calls open: EUR 600 m available for a sustainable European future
The newly announced LIFE programme calls for proposals seek to fund projects aimed at conserving nature, protecting the environment, addressing climate change, or supporting Europe's transition to clean energy. Join the Info days on 13-15 May and submit your proposal by 23 September 2025.
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Collaborate with the RENOVERTY project to alleviate rural energy poverty – apply by 30 May
The project is looking for local actors and stakeholders interested in replicating tested solutions to reduce rural energy poverty – particularly through the renovation of energy-poor households.
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Renewables for rural areas: policy brief
Rural areas will be key to the roll-out of renewable energy in the EU, however their specific energy transition challenges should be taken into account. A new policy brief explores the necessary elements to establish rural areas as leaders in the energy transition.
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Upcoming events
Info session: European Energy Communities Facility's first call for proposals
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Affordable and energy-efficient homes for all: breaking barriers to affordable energy retrofits for vulnerable households
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Equitable and sustainable rural development: the role of the clean industrial deal
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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 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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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

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

Mobile app for sustainable water management in rural Ireland
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

French collaborative framework fosters strategic cooperation and holistic territorial development
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Supporting rural Austria’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform