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Young people discuss priorities for future of agri-food sector with Commissioner Hansen
The first Youth Policy Dialogue (11 December 2024) of this new mandate saw an exchange between Agriculture and Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen and 25 young people from across the EU on the future of the agri-food sector, rural areas, and related policies.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Motivating young adults to (re)settle in rural areas: Call for initiatives
Do you know of any initiatives, programmes, or policies working to attract young adults – both new and former residents of all ages – to rural areas? The ‘Welcome back’ research project would like to hear from you.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Involving youth in sustainable forest management – new position paper
A recent position paper by Forest Europe outlines youth perspectives on forest policy processes, sustainable forest management, green forest jobs and forest education. It puts forward ways to encourage intergenerational collaboration.
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Upcoming events
Rural Advocacy: Building Skills and Empowering change-makers across rural Europe
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Volunteering in Rural Communities: How do we make it grow?
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International seminar for leaders of rural youth work
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Latest publications

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural youth participation in policymaking'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 24 April 2024, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

Training project promotes rural youth entrepreneurship and digital skills in six European countries
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Community-led forestry project promotes social inclusion and mental well-being in rural Czechia
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Social enterprise boosts sustainable tourism while preserving agricultural traditions in rural Malta
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform