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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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Contribute to shaping the EU strategy for coastal communities
The European Commission is gathering stakeholders’ feedback to inform the upcoming strategy for coastal communities. Share your thoughts by 23 March 2026.
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How is the energy transition thriving in the rural world? Join our Community Group to take part in the discussion!
The Rural Pact Community Group on energy transition in rural areas empowers rural municipalities, helps bridge knowledge and capacity gaps, and supports the co-design of social energy plans. Join the dialogue and advance with the clean energy transition in your rural area.
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Upcoming events
Climate justice through organising: addressing inequalities in the green transition
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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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Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Rural innovation’
This highlights report outlines inspiring initiatives and practical ways to strengthen innovation ecosystems and empower local communities to drive local innovation action.
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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
Latest good practice
Water+Land+Scenary integrated land and water solutions for climate adaptation in rural Flanders
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Regional innovation hub boosts sustainable food supply and resilience in rural Slovenia
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Circular-economy project addresses wood waste and sustainability awareness in rural Slovenia
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform