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EU-funded project studies renewable energy community barriers in rural Estonia and Spain
The EC4RURAL project has produced two policy briefs analysing the barriers to the development of renewable energy communities (RECs) in rural Estonia and Spain, with recommendations for policymakers to drive the rural clean energy transition in both countries.
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New strategy supports EU eastern rural regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Key actions for rural areas include investments in agriculture, forestry, innovation, connectivity and communities, and increased activities within the Rural Pact.
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EU-funded project develops framework to measure climate neutrality in rural areas
Rural areas are essential to advance EU climate neutrality goals, but most existing monitoring tools are designed for urban contexts. The EU-funded project GRANULAR has launched a framework to bridge this gap and empower rural communities in their climate action.
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Upcoming events
Smart Village Network webinar - SURE: stories of change, rooted in community
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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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- Rural Revitalisation Platform