Projects Archives

26 June, 2026

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

On 24–25 June 2026, the Horizon Europe projects RUSTIK and GRANULAR held their joint Final Conference in Brussels, bringing together researchers, Continue reading →

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

Meeri Maastik

22 April, 2026

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

From 15–17 April, the NEXRUR “Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop” took place in Burgos, bringing together partners from across Europe and China. The workshop marked the kick-off of the Continue reading →

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

Meeri Maastik

18 April, 2026

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

ELARD invites Local Action Groups and other community-led local development actors to take part in a short survey as part of the Communities for Local Green Deals Continue reading →

ELARD participates in the IDRON project kick-off meeting, showcasing rural water efficiency solutions

Marie Permingeat

13 November, 2025

ELARD participates in the IDRON project kick-off meeting, showcasing rural water efficiency solutions

Brussels, 13 November 2025

The IDRON project, Innovative Dual sustainable solutions for Rural water scarcity and use OptimizatioN, officially kicked off this week. As an associated partner, ELARD was present on 10–11 November at the University of Patras, Greece. Continue reading →

Successful Training days for LAG Managers within the COM4LGD Project in Tirol

Annie Linsemark

4 November, 2025

Successful Training days for LAG Managers within the COM4LGD Project in Tirol

Earlier this autumn, Local Action Group (LAG) managers from across Europe gathered in St. Johann in Tirol, Austria, for an intensive Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building Training Continue reading →

Annie Linsemark

3 November, 2025

RENOVERTY shares its final results

RENOVERTY shares its final results – Supporting energy transitions in rural areas

As the RENOVERTY project comes to an end, a new set of resources and materials is now available for those interested in sustainable energy solutions in rural Europe. Continue reading →

NEXRUR Project Launch: Sustainable Rural Innovation

Annie Linsemark

10 October, 2025

NEXRUR Project Launch: Sustainable Rural Innovation

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting Continue reading →

Meet the FLIARA Ambassadors: Women Leading Innovation in Rural Europe

Annie Linsemark

30 September, 2025

Meet the FLIARA Ambassadors: Women Leading Innovation in Rural Europe

The FLIARA project, proudly supported by #ELARDKnowledgeHub, highlights women who are driving change in agriculture and rural areas.

Our 20 FLIARA Ambassadors come from ten different countries: Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Continue reading →

🇺🇦🌾 G.R.A.I.N. project officially launched in France to support rural development in Ukraine

Marie Permingeat

22 September, 2025

🇺🇦🌾 G.R.A.I.N. project officially launched in France to support rural development in Ukraine

From 11 to 16 September 2025, partners from France, Poland, Moldova and Ukraine gathered in Brittany for the launch of G.R.A.I.N. (Governance, Rural Action and Inclusive Networks), a new European cooperation initiative supporting the reconstruction of rural Ukraine through the Continue reading →

From Forest to Future: DigiMedFor Event in Vallombrosa

Annie Linsemark

28 August, 2025

From Forest to Future: DigiMedFor Event in Vallombrosa

On 25 September 2025, the DigiMedFor project – of which the ELARD Knowledge Hub is a proud partner – will host a Joint Dissemination Event with SINTETIC at the historic Vallombrosa Continue reading →