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EU-funded project maps one-stop shops for energy communities
One-stop shops provide fundamental technical and financial support to energy communities – explore the catalogue of national and regional hubs compiled by the EU-funded European Energy Communities Facility.
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Insights into energy poverty and needs in rural areas: new brief from the Rural Observatory and JRC
Rural areas in the EU face greater levels of energy poverty and higher spending on energy. On the plus side, rural households are leading in renovations for efficiency. To meet energy needs, rural areas would be best served by place-based energy solutions.
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New Energy Poverty Advisory Hub call for technical assistance
The European Commission’s Energy Poverty Advisory Hub has launched a call to support local governments in designing and implementing local actions addressing energy poverty. Apply between 16 February and 31 March 2026.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Climate justice through organising: addressing inequalities in the green transition
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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 Revitalisation Platform
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
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
Integrated regional housing strategy counters demographic change in rural Castilla y León, Spain
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Mobile app for sustainable water management in rural Ireland
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform