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Council of Europe meeting ponders roadmap for implementing recommendation on rural youth participation
A recent consultative meeting in Budapest assembled a range of stakeholders to discuss a roadmap for implementing a recommendation on rural youth participation from the Council of Europe’s (CoE) Committee of Ministers.
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Apply to become a European Climate Pact Ambassador by 31 October
The European Climate Pact has opened its 2026 call for Ambassadors, inviting people already championing climate action to help inspire and support further action in their communities and networks. Applications are open until 31 October 2026.
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Explore new Good Practices on rural revitalisation, access to health, nature restoration and more!
Discover 10 new inspiring initiatives in the Rural Pact Good Practice database – from a community hub in rural Wallonia to a grassroots campaign for rural primary care in Ireland.
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Unlocking finance for community-led social innovation in rural areas
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Latest publications
Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'
The third edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on territorial development. It highlights how integrated approaches like LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages can help improve quality of life in rural areas.
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Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans’
This highlights report summarises discussions at a dedicated Rural Pact Policy Action Lab focused on building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.
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Good Practice Brochure ‘Rural housing’
The second edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure explores how integrated policies, strong local partnerships and place-based solutions can address rural housing challenges while contributing to social inclusion, energy efficiency and territorial cohesion.
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Latest good practice
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
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'No Doctor No Village': campaigning for rural primary care in Ireland
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Setting up citizen-owned energy cooperatives in Luxembourg’s Miselerland region
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