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Commission launches new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe
On 27 November 2025, the European Commission adopted a new Bioeconomy Strategy setting out a plan to transition Europe toward a circular, nature-based economy. The Strategy opens new opportunities for jobs, innovation and sustainable development in rural territories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Mobilising citizens for the energy transition: call for municipalities to host Citizen Energy Panels
Local and regional authorities across Europe are invited to take part in a new initiative to strengthen citizen participation in the energy transition. Apply by 30 January 2026 to host a Citizen Energy Panel – a one-day event where residents come together to discuss energy and climate challenges and co-develop practical local solutions.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New policy guidance and tools to support energy renovation in rural homes
Improving the energy performance of rural homes is crucial to ensuring fair and sustainable living conditions. A new policy brief and set of resources from the RENOVERTY project provide solutions to help rural households renovate their properties, tackling challenges such as ageing building stock, limited access to finance, and gaps in institutional support.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Innovating for competitive, resilient and sustainable agriculture and rural areas
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Latest publications
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.
- Rural Pact
- 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.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: 'Rural communities tackling climate change'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions of the Good Practice Webinar on climate of 20 March 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office in collaboration with the European Climate Pact.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Water+Land+Scenary integrated land and water solutions for climate adaptation in rural Flanders
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Regional innovation hub boosts sustainable food supply and resilience in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Circular-economy project addresses wood waste and sustainability awareness in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform