Forestry

06 Apr 2026

Inspiring initiatives on place-based innovation in our Good Practice Brochure

Discover six good practices that demonstrate how place-based innovation can boost resilience, competitiveness and social cohesion in rural areas in the first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure.

30 Mar 2026

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.

13 Nov 2025

Central and Eastern Europe join forces to advance sustainable bioeconomies through the BIOEAST initiative

The initiative strengthens cooperation across Central and Eastern Europe to build knowledge-based, sustainable bioeconomies that drive innovation, resilience and growth in rural areas. BIOEAST supports countries in developing national bioeconomy strategies, building research and innovation capacity, and creating synergies between agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, energy and food systems.