This is a crucial time for shaping future European policies. Therefore, ELARD, one of the three co-initiators of the ERP, along with ERCA and PREPARE, warmly invites you to mark January 30th for the ERP Midterm Event in Continue reading →
The last ELARD General Assembly of this year occurred on the 4th of December in Brussels.
This final meeting was undoubtedly both important and emotional, marking the end of the French Presidency under Thibaut Guignard from Leader France, electing a Continue reading →
Youth in LEADER Community: 2024 Highlights and Plans for 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on an incredible year for the Youth in LEADER Community! This year marked the official launch of our network and Continue reading →
From November 4th to 6th, the final conference of the transnational LEADER cooperation project “LEADER/CLLD: Our Common Future” took place. The picturesque Portuguese region of Aldeia da Mata Pequena, near the town of Mafra, hosted the event. Representatives from 13 Continue reading →
In the spirit of the 2016 Tartu Declaration, the 2023 Brussels Declaration and following significant developments within the EU and rural areas, we, the representatives of Local Action Groups (LAGs), reaffirm our commitment to ensuring vibrant, sustainable, and resilient rural Continue reading →
COM4LGD Project: Driving Local Green Transformation and Social Innovation
ELARD Knowledge Hub is a proud partner in the Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD) project alongside ECOLISE, ICLEI, ECON, Iscte-CEI, ELARD, and GEN EU. The project tackles the intertwined Continue reading →
At the 2024 European LEADER Congress, over 440 representatives from 27 EU Member States and candidate countries gathered to launch cooperation for the 2021-2027 EAFRD funding under the Common Agricultural Policy.
Youth Engagement at the European LEADER Congress 2025
The European LEADER Congress 2025, held from May 8–10, showcased a significant emphasis on youth involvement in rural development.The LEADER Youth Community, under the auspices of ELARD, organized a dedicated session Continue reading →