This publication analyses how EU policy instruments and interventions in place until 2022 have enhanced the productivity, sustainability and resilience of the EU’s food and agriculture sector. It also explores the potential of the CAP 2023-27 to meet the objectives of the European Green Deal.
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
The CAP Network has recently published a new factsheet containing recommendations for policymakers to support youth employment in rural areas. It provides a concise review of good practice to help young people find support for their professional projects in rural areas.
This stocktaking report from the European Commission explores how the CAP strategic plans contribute to the objectives of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas.
Express interest to join us on 14 December in this online policy lab that will explore ways to enhance actual access to funding by local rural actors and build reflections on possible orientations for enhanced support action and financing for rural areas.
Unlock solutions for healthcare challenges in Europe’s rural areas. Join us on 30 November to get informed about policies and tools improving access to health, to learn from local experiences, and exchange and build your capacities to promote solutions in your rural area.
The highlights report from the inaugural meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group is now available.
Take a look at the 10 new good practices of projects, policies, tools and methodologies contributing to rural revitalisation and the rural vision which are available in the Rural Pact Community Platform.
Focused on revitalising rural areas through social economy, this group offers a space to share best practices, collaborate on tools, and influence policy.
The European Commission has backed 17 pivotal projects under the EU Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe'. These collaborative efforts span 32 countries and diverse stakeholders, focusing on soil health restoration and protection contributing to the European Green Deal's objectives.
The 1st Preparatory Action on Smart Rural Areas in the 21st Century (Smart Rural 21) operationalises the Smart Villages definition and tests the implementation of smart village strategies in practice. The final report based on the local experience of 21 villages across Europe, offers insights to support rural communities for developing Smart Village Strategies.
It is a virtual space where rural stakeholders at different levels can exchange experiences and solutions in webinars, virtual events, discussion panels, hackathons and Q&A sessions based on outputs from the project.
Are you a woman innovating in agriculture or rural communities? The FLIARA project wants to showcase your sustainable projects! This EU-funded initiative aims to highlight the vital role women play in sustainable rural development.
Discover the top 5 innovative projects led by women farmers across Europe. Hosted by Copa-Cogeca, this award highlights commitment to rural development and gender empowerment. Could your project be next?
Building on the foundation of SMARTA and SMARTA 2, SMARTA-NET takes the lead in transforming rural mobility. Led by DG MOVE, this third edition of SMARTA aims to make rural travel more sustainable and empowers local authorities to innovate.
Web scraping is a method for mechanically gathering data from webpages. In the GRANULAR project, web scraping is employed to analyse real-time property transaction data, shedding light on housing market dynamics, especially in regions vulnerable to external shocks in rural Sweden.
This OECD working paper examines the role of networks and rural-urban linkages in absorbing and enhancing innovation in rural areas. The analysis focuses on the distinctive characteristics of rural areas that determine the different ways in which they adopt and diffuse innovation.
Check the latest research output from the STAYin(g)Rural project which investigates why young adults choose to continue living in rural areas, an understudied aspect in comparison to the reasons motivating their urban migration.
Discover many other publications on our platform, covering different themes such as youth, health, food and more!
2023 Forum on Origin, Diversity, and Territories: Focus on Mountainous Regions: 20-22 Nov
CBE JU Stakeholder Forum