Latest news

New brochure: culture and well-being in rural communities
This short publication by ELARD examines culture, well-being, and youth mental health in rural areas, highlighting the unique challenges rural communities face. The brochure explores the potential of telehealth to bridge gaps, offering a way to reach youth and promote equitable mental health care.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New youth inclusion toolkit for local authorities
The toolkit offers a concise overview of the benefits and ways of involving young people in nature-based solutions. Aimed at local governments, educators, and NGOs, the toolkit provides practical methods to support youth engagement, strengthen social-ecological resilience, and empower young people.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Impacts of rural demographic challenges on environment and generational renewal: new thematic reports
Two recent thematic reports by the Interreg Europe ‘Down to Earth’ project demonstrate how rural areas facing demographic decline can build resilience and foster generational renewal through integrated policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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.
- Rural Pact
- 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.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

Strengthening local democracy and participation in rural Netherlands through a youth village council
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Starlight project: opening new careers for rural youth through learnings about astronomy-based tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

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