In a landmark decision on November 20, 2023, the European Council granted unanimous approval of the conclusions for a comprehensive long-term vision aimed at bolstering the prosperity, resilience, and social fabric of the EU’s rural areas. The approved conclusions provide crucial political guidance to both the European Commission and member states, recognising the pivotal role […]
In a significant stride towards addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting rural areas in Sweden, researchers Annie Roos and Helene Ahl, our project’s colleagues from Linnaeus University and Jönköping University, respectively, unveiled the findings of the FLIARA Project during the second edition of the Conference of Rural Areas and Regions in Transition in Stockholm from November
The RENOVERTY project recently hosted a coordination meeting that brought together representatives and coordinators of several innovative projects focused on sustainability. This dynamic event took place on October 30, 2023, serving as a pivotal platform for discussions and the exchange of ideas concerning a broad spectrum of initiatives essential for a more sustainable future. RENOVERTY,
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Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland Connemara Community Radio, the cherished local voice of the Connemara region on the west coast of Ireland, played host to a captivating conversation about innovation, empowerment, and the promising FLIARA project on the morning of October 16. Niamh McGuinness, member of the University of Galway, engaged in a stimulating interview with
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In recognition of the International Day of Rural Women, we had the privilege of speaking with two remarkable women innovators in agriculture and rural areas of Spain. Their stories exemplify the invaluable contributions of rural women to development and their unwavering commitment to their communities. Anabel CalderÃn Castro: Championing Sustainability in Gran Canaria Meet Anabel
University of Galway, Ireland. The University of Galway’s Rural Studies Centre played host to an Estonian delegation, including Maarja Pikkmets from the NGO Kodukant Läänemaa Local Action Group (LAG) and a group of dedicated community activists. This visit, which took place on September 13th, was part of the ongoing collaboration within the EU-funded PREMIERE Project.
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SINGÜENZA, Spain. From September 27 to September 29, 2023, the FLIARA project contributed to the high-level Rural Policy Forum, which took place in Singüenza, Spain. The event, organised by the Spanish presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, aimed to advance the political agenda for the future of rural areas
Grass Ceiling Annual Showcase Event September 12th and 13th 2023 The GRASS CEILING Annual Showcase Event held at the COPA-COGECA Offices in Brussels on September 13, 2023, witnessed the active participation and presentation of the FLIARA project by Associate Professor Maura Farrell and FLIARA Project Manager Louise Weir, both representing the University of Galway. This
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Bologna, Italy, September 15, 2023. The RURACTIVE (Empowering rural communities to act for change) research project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, officially commenced its activities in Bologna, Italy, during their kick-off meeting held from September 13th to 15th, 2023. The project, led by Professor Simona Tondelli from the Department
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TUDelft University is set to make waves in the realm of rural development with its groundbreaking Ruralization MOOC. Geared towards addressing the evolving needs of rural regions, this course zeroes in on analysing dynamics, trends, and pivotal strategies. It presents an opportunity to devise concepts, plans, and initiatives that promise to invigorate rural growth, with
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