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SUMMARY:Traceability and Ecosystem Services: Policy and DigiMedFor Insights
DESCRIPTION:On 8 April 2026\, the DigiMedFor project will host a webinar on “Traceability and Ecosystem Services: Policy and DigiMedFor Insights”. \nThis online session will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore how policy frameworks and digital solutions can support more transparent and sustainable forest value chains in Mediterranean regions. \nThe webinar will present key DigiMedFor results\, including tools and approaches that improve monitoring\, traceability\, and the recognition of ecosystem services\, complemented by practical insights from project partners. \nParticipants will gain insights into: \n\nPolicy frameworks shaping forest traceability and ecosystem services\nDigiMedFor solutions supporting transparency and sustainability\nPractical tools and experiences from project partners\n\nDate: 8 April 2026Time: 11:00 – 12:15 (CET)Format: Online | Free | Open to allLanguage: English \nRegister here: https://digimedfor.eu/2026/03/06/policy-insights-wood-traceability-and-ecosystem-services/ \nThe ELARD Knowledge Hub is a partner in the DigiMedFor project.
URL:https://elard.eu/event/traceability-and-ecosystem-services-policy-and-digimedfor-insights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260407T130000
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SUMMARY:COM4LGD Event: Reclaiming Local Food Economies
DESCRIPTION:On 7 April 2026\, an online event organized by ECOLISE will take place as part of the COM4LGD project: “Reclaiming Local Food Economies – Community Wealth\, Territorial Resilience\, and the Future of Food in Europe”. \nThis session will bring together community-led initiatives and stakeholders to explore how local actions are shaping more just\, sustainable\, and resilient food systems across Europe. \nThe workshop will highlight practical approaches such as community-supported agriculture\, food cooperatives\, and local food councils\, while linking these experiences to policy discussions and future pathways for European food systems. \nParticipants will gain insights into: \n\nCommunity-led approaches to sustainable food systems\nThe role of local food economies in resilience and wellbeing\nPolicy perspectives and advocacy for fair and sustainable food futures\n\nDate: 7 April 2026Time: 13:00 – 14:30 (CEST)Format: Online \nMore information: https://ecolise.eu/event/reclaiming-local-food-economies-community-wealth-territorial-resilience-and-the-future-of-food-in-europe/ \nThe ELARD Knowledge Hub is a partner in the COM4LGD project.
URL:https://elard.eu/event/com4lgd-event-reclaiming-local-food-economies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
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SUMMARY:Women Leading Rural Innovation - FLIARA final conference
DESCRIPTION:The Final Conference of the FLIARA Project will bring together researchers\, policymakers\, innovation support actors\, and civil society stakeholders to spotlight the critical role of women in shaping the future of rural areas and sustainable farming. Taking place on October 17\, 2025\, in Brussels at the European Committee of Regions from 09:00h to 17:00h\, this high-level event marks the culmination of the Horizon Europe-funded FLIARA project (Grant Agreement No. 101084234)\, which has worked over three years to identify\, analyse\, and support women-led innovations across ten European countries. \nThe event will present key findings from over 200 case studies\, future trends\, highlight tested policy frameworks\, and showcase practical tools—including a Gender-Specific Innovation Guide and a toolkit for policy and practice—developed to empower women innovators in rural contexts. Through expert panels\, storytelling\, and interactive workshops\, the conference will explore how women’s leadership intersects with sustainability\, gender equality\, and innovation ecosystems in farming and rural development. \nPolicymakers at local\, national\, and EU levels are invited to engage with the results and contribute to advancing inclusive and gender-responsive rural policy. A dedicated policy session will introduce the project’s policy briefs and booklet\, followed by an interactive workshop aimed at anchoring these recommendations within broader EU strategies such as the Common Agricultural Policy\, the EU Gender Equality Strategy\, and the Green Deal. \n\n\nWHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? \n  \n\n\nFLIARA is a Horizon Europe project that aims to enhance our understanding of the needs and challenges faced by women leading innovations in EU farming and rural sectors. It highlights their vital role in achieving sustainable rural futures aligned with EU policies. The project showcases women’s innovative abilities\, emphasising sustainability across environmental\, economic\, societal\, and cultural dimensions. Read more about the project at www.fliara.eu. \n\nData collected in the project includes the answers to the questions in this form\, including your email address. Your email address will only be used within the context and for the duration of the FLIARA project\, in accordance with the consent you explicitly expressed and abiding by the internal FLIARA Data Management Plan and Ethics Requirements and the project’s Privacy Policy. The collection and processing of your data follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
URL:https://elard.eu/event/women-leading-rural-innovation-fliara-final-conference/
LOCATION:European Committee of the Regions\, Rue Belliard 101\, Brussels\, 1040
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
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SUMMARY:Please look up!  Efficient\, resilient fair and smart – what does our energy and climate future look like? (hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join IEECP’s conference\, combining different LIFE funded projects: Ineexs\, Regio1st\, CoolLife\, RENOVERTY\, Reverter\, EP-0\, GigaRegioFactory and ENSMOV Plus. \nThis two-day conference is a unique opportunity to meet\, hear from research developed and experience shared in the past four years and interact with experts and practitioners from various countries and fields\, and working on shaping the future of energy in Europe. \nThe sessions will showcase how a cleaner and more inclusive energy transition can be effectively achieved\, from planning to implementation and monitoring. Among other topics\, we will discuss: \n\nbusiness cases for smart energy services\,\nhow to get energy efficiency and demand-response considered as energy resources\,\nimplementing renovation roadmaps to tackle energy poverty\,\ngaps and challenges towards 2030 targets and how policy measures can overcome them.\n\nJoin our conference and poster session on the 15th and 16th October to get insights and celebrate the closing of fascinating LIFE projects! \n  \nAgenda and registration on the link below
URL:https://elard.eu/event/please-look-up-efficient-resilient-fair-and-smart-what-does-our-energy-and-climate-future-look-like-hybrid/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building for LAG Managers
DESCRIPTION:As proud partners in the Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD) project\, ELARD Knowledge Hub invites LAG managers to a unique training and networking opportunity focusing on climate action\, innovation\, and the future of the LEADER approach. \n\n\nWhat to expect:\n\n\n\n\nExplore how LEADER can be used as a transformation tool\nGain hands-on tools for participatory methods and climate adaptation\nJoin practical workshops and inspiring study visits\nDeep dive into topics such as AI in LAG operations\, smart villages\, and sustainable tourism\n\n\n\nIf the weather allows\, we’ll explore some of the projects by electric bike.\n\n\nTake this opportunity to strengthen your skills\, connect with peers\, and contribute to greener\, more resilient rural communities. \nFee: €290 per person (includes training\, all meals\, study visits & certificate ceremony) \n\n\n\nAccommodation and travel not included – Hotel Post is available at €400 for 3 nights \n\nREAD THE PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME HERE \n\nREGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE \nDeadline for registration: 5th of September \n\n 
URL:https://elard.eu/event/exclusive-networking-capacity-building-for-lag-managers/
LOCATION:Hotel Post\, St Johann in Tirol\, Austria
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:Rural Energy Communities: Bridging Local Action and Clean Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:EC4RURAL Mid-Term Conference (hybrid)\nBe part of the clean energy transition!\nThis mid-term conference will highlight the progress and insights of the EC4RURAL project and offer a platform to explore the pivotal role of rural energy communities in achieving Europe’s climate goals. \nKey Features:\n\nPresentations of mid-term project achievements\nIntroduction to research projects on the topic: presentations from academics from around Europe\nNetworking with policymakers\, researchers\, and practitioners across Europe\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nRepresentatives of rural energy communities and local action groups\nResearchers and academics\nAssociations and organizations in the energy community sector\nLocal and regional authorities\nPolicymakers and anyone passionate about energy transitions\n\n  \nPROGRAMME \n REGISTER – deadline extended (form at the bottom of the page)
URL:https://elard.eu/event/rural-energy-communities-bridging-local-action-and-clean-energy-transition/
LOCATION:Universidad de Vigo\, Municipality of Vigo\, Pontevedra\, Spain
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:From Forest to Future: DigiMedFor Event in Vallombrosa
DESCRIPTION: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\, Italy. \n\n\n\n\nThis full-day event will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, and innovators to explore how digital technologies are reshaping the forest-wood supply chain and supporting more sustainable management of Mediterranean forests. \n\n\nDate: 25 September 2025Time: 09:00 – 16:00Location: Vallombrosa Abbey\, Florence\, ItalyRegister by 10 September: https://digimedfor.eu/2025/07/07/dissemination-event-vallombrosa/
URL:https://elard.eu/event/from-forest-to-future-digimedfor-event-in-vallombrosa/
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250613T114500
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SUMMARY:Rural Youth in Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:A webinar co-organised by the REDR (Spanish Rural Devleopment Network) and the LEADER youth Community of ELARD.  \nWe’ll explore how young people are influencing decisions and shaping the future of rural areas across Europe. You’ll hear directly from youth involved in local councils\, LAGs\, and rural associations. \nWhat to expect:\n🔹 Introduction to the LEADER European Youth Community and how to get involved\n🔹 Key results from our recent survey on youth and rural development\n🔹 Roundtable talks with inspiring young leaders from Spain\, France\, Poland\, and Croatia \n  \nSpeakers include: \n\nMatías Rubio\, Youth Advisory Council of the Council of Europe – Spain\nAleksandra Niewczas\, ESC Volunteer Project – Poland\nFrancisco Javier Sánchez Vega\, President of ADEME and REDEX – Spain\nVladimir Dedić\, President of LAG “Bura” – Croatia\nEmma El Aouni\, Animator at LAG Seine Normande – France\n\n  \n>>> Register to attend here: Registration Form  <<<\n  \nWhether you’re a young person\, someone who works with youth\, or simply interested in rural development\, this is an excellent opportunity to connect\, learn\, and be inspired. \n  \nAGENDA
URL:https://elard.eu/event/rural-youth-in-decision-making/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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