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New research highlights rural communities’ role in Europe’s green transition
Nordic rural communities are set to play a central role in Europe’s green transition – especially in energy production – but current top-down approaches risk alienating these very communities and growing a sense of powerlessness, a new study claims.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New policy briefs and factsheets on tackling energy poverty in rural Europe
The EU-funded RENOVERTY project has released two sets of resources aimed at supporting a just energy transition in rural areas across Europe. The new policy briefs and country-specific factsheets are intended to equip policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders with the tools needed to replicate successful strategies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Citizen Energy Advisory Hub: empowering communities in Europe’s energy transition
The Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH), recently launched by the European Commission, is a pioneering initiative designed to promote a bottom-up approach to the energy transition, enhance citizen participation, and strengthen the social dimension across the EU.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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.
- Rural Pact
- 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.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Mobile app for sustainable water management in rural Ireland
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
French collaborative framework fosters strategic cooperation and holistic territorial development
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform