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23 Jan 2026

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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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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09 Jan 2026

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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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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09 Jan 2026

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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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

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Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3
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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 #2
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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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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Policy Action Lab 'Territorial development for the green transition'
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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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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Latest good practice

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Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency
Case Study | 09 Jun 2025

Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Ireland
Project | 14 Mar 2025

Mobile app for sustainable water management in rural Ireland

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform