Projects Archives

17 September, 2026

ELARD contributes to the EU Soil Mission through the new SOILSTICE project

Healthy soils underpin food security, biodiversity, climate resilience and community wellbeing. Protecting and restoring soil is therefore essential to Europe’s long-term resilience.

On 15–17 September, ELARD participated in Continue reading →

Meeri Maastik

27 August, 2026

REROOTED project kicks off in Denmark

From 24–26 August, the REROOTED project partners came together for the project kick-off in Copenhagen and Lolland, Denmark. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the project’s objectives, activities and roles, and to meet Continue reading →

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

Meeri Maastik

14 July, 2026

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

The NEXRUR project has launched a new video interview series presenting community cases from across its network. The series highlights practical examples of how local communities, businesses and organisations are responding Continue reading →

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

Meeri Maastik

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 →