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The long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas: key achievements and ways forward
27 Mar 2024

‘The long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas: key achievements and ways forward’

The European Commission adopted its report on the implementation of the EU’s rural vision on 27 March 2024.

A new Slovak ‘Vision for more attractive rural areas’
22 Mar 2024

A new Slovak ‘Vision for more attractive rural areas’

Slovakia has developed its first national ‘Vision for more attractive rural areas’, complementary to the EU’s Rural Vision. The Slovak Vision is a result of an inclusive consultation process involving over 1 000 stakeholders in 15 co-design stages, highlighting the need for continuous stakeholder involvement in policy design and implementation.

Rural communities tackling climate change
22 Mar 2024

Rural communities tackling climate change – presentations and recordings now online

Explore the presentations and video recordings from our Good Practice Webinar of 20 March 2024 on ways in which rural communities can help anticipate and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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21 Mar 2024

‘Rural youth participation in policymaking’ – sign up for our upcoming webinar

Join our upcoming Good Practice Webinar on 24 April 2024, and discover effective practices, policies and tools for improving rural youth engagement in decision-making processes at the local, national, and EU levels.

Rural youth participation in policymaking
21 Mar 2024

Online space for exchange on rural youth and mobility – join our new Community Groups

Are you working on initiatives related to empowering rural youth or improving rural mobility? We offer you an online space for pan-European exchange on each topic – sign up to join or new Community Groups!

Online space for exchange on rural youth and mobility
19 Mar 2024

New pilot action on circular rural regions

A new pilot action will explore regional approaches to the circular economy and develop and implement strategic circular economy concepts in rural areas across Europe.

New pilot action on circular rural regions
18 Mar 2024

Sustainable rural tourism practices

Tourism as an integrated development sector – combining aspects such as cultural heritage and environmental conservation, and community engagement – is at the heart of European rural areas’ sustainable development. A recent RuralTour event examined the regional dimension of rural tourism development.

Sustainable rural tourism practices
15 Mar 2024

Growing climate risks endanger EU food, health and economy, warns new report

Climate risks are threatening Europe’s food and energy security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. A new assessment by the European Environment Agency provides a basis to help identify policy priorities for climate change adaptation and for climate-sensitive sectors.

European Climate Risk Assessment