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SUMMARY:Open seminar: Solar Power Plants and Community Use Model
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the EC4RURAL project\, the Pärnu College of the University of Tartu invites you to participate in an open seminar\, where the principles of building solar power plants\, maintenance of energy systems and the practical use of renewable energy will be introduced. The seminar offers an opportunity to ask for advice and discuss the challenges and possible solutions in the field with experts. \nThe speaker will be Robert Mägi (Solarflow OÜ)\, a specialist in the use of renewable energy with long-term experience. \nThis seminar takes place within the framework of the EC4RURAL project\, funded by the LIFE Programme\, and is free of charge for participants. \nFor additional information\, please contact Ly Lumiste (Project Manager) at ly.lumiste@ut.ee. 
URL:https://elard.eu/event/open-seminar-solar-power-plants-and-community-use-model/
LOCATION:Metsanurme Village Center\, Metsanurme Village\, Saku Parish\, Saku Parish\, Harju\, 75506\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:DigiMedFor Final event
DESCRIPTION:On 13 May 2026\, the DigiMedFor project – of which the ELARD Knowledge Hub is a partner – will host its Final Event in Carnoules\, France. \nThis on-site event will bring together project partners\, stakeholders\, and forestry professionals to present key results\, share lessons learned\, and explore how digital solutions can support more sustainable management of Mediterranean forests. \nDate: 13 May 2026\nTime: 09:30 – 17:00\nFormat: On siteLocation: Carnoules\, France \nThe public dissemination day is open to external participants and will include presentations of project results and tools\, a Q&A session\, as well as a forest visit with demonstrations in Collobrières. \nRegister by 30 April: https://digimedfor.eu/2026/02/11/digimedfor-final-event/
URL:https://elard.eu/event/digimedfor-final-event/
LOCATION:France\, Carnoules
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:4th European Rural Geographies Conference
DESCRIPTION:From 22 to 26 June 2026\, the 4th European Rural Geographies Conference “Reinventing Rural Spaces: Resilience\, Innovation and Sustainability in a Changing World” will take place at the University of Porto\, Portugal. \nThis international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners to explore how rural areas can respond to today’s key challenges – including climate change\, innovation\, and socio-economic transformation. \nThe programme will feature expert sessions\, presentations\, and field visits\, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and forward-looking discussions on rural development. \nMarion Eckardt\, Head of ELARD Knowledge Hub\, will participate as an inaugural conference speaker\, contributing to raising awareness of ELARD and LEADER principles and sharing insights from ongoing projects. \nDate: 22–26 June 2026Location: University of Porto\, Portugal \nMore information: https://4-ruralgeographies.euroissues.pt/
URL:https://elard.eu/event/4th-european-rural-geographies-conference/
LOCATION:Portugal\, Porto
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
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SUMMARY:RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference
DESCRIPTION:The RUSTIK and GRANULAR projects will hold their joint Final Conference on 24–25 June 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels\, Belgium. \nThe two-day event will bring together project partners\, policymakers\, practitioners and rural stakeholders to share key results and discuss future perspectives for rural development and innovation. \nOn the first day (24 June\, 13:30–18:00)\, the programme will focus on presenting the main research outputs from both projects\, including local perspectives and contributions from external speakers. The session will conclude with a networking drink. \nThe second day (25 June\, 09:00–14:00) will look ahead to the future of rural policies and highlight practical\, on-the-ground experiences based on the two projects impact. The conference will close with a networking lunch. \nMore information\, including registration details and the full agenda\, is available here.
URL:https://elard.eu/event/rustik-granular-final-conference/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:Scaling one Stop Shops (OSSs) for energy communities across Europe (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A 90‑minute online session tailored to organisations that wish to develop or strengthen One Stop Shops (OSS) for energy communities. The event is organised by the ECOEMPOWER project\, a sister project of our EC4RURAL LIFE initiative.  \nParticipants will receive a compact overview of the most relevant ECOEMPOWER results for non‑regional replicators – including online OSS guidelines\, business modelling tools\, engagement frameworks\, policy recommendations and the ICT toolbox – and learn how to access them via the ECOEMPOWER website and Knowledge & Community Platform. In addition\, representatives from all five regional OSS will share their hands‑on experiences\, key challenges and solutions\, followed by a Q&A on replication needs and next steps. \nDiscover “Voices from the Grid – Stories Powering Policy Change” here: https://ecoempower.eu/data/ECOEMPOWER_white_book_20260511.pdf \nRegister at the link at the bottom of the page!
URL:https://elard.eu/event/scaling-one-stop-shops-osss-for-energy-communities-across-europe-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub,External
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SUMMARY:EC4RURAL Practitioner chat: municipal collaboration & engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first session of the EC4RURAL Practitioner Chats\, a webinar series designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among practitioners of EU projects in the field of energy communities. This session focuses on municipal collaboration and engagement\, with a particular emphasis on public-private models and stakeholder engagement methodologies. \n\nThis session is an opportunity to: \n\n\nExchange tools and methodologies that have proven effective in your projects.\nDiscuss challenges and barriers you’ve encountered\, and learn how others have overcome them.\nContribute to the replication and exploitation of project outcomes—a critical component of the European Commission’s goals for scaling impact and ensuring sustainable\, community-driven energy transitions.\n\nBy sharing your perspective\, you help shape the future of energy communities across Europe\, ensuring that best practices are adopted and adapted to diverse local contexts. \n\n\n\n\nEvent details\nDate: Monday\, July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00–13:30 CEST \nPlatform: Zoom \nFormat: 20 minutes of short presentations + 60 minutes of open conversation \n\n\n\nSpeakers & topics\n\nLOGREENER: Methodological tools for stakeholder engagement.\nEC4RURAL: Tools and barriers encountered in pilot projects.\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\nThis session is tailored for practitioners\, project managers\, and stakeholders involved in EU-funded energy community initiatives. If you are working on citizen engagement\, green energy tools\, or scalable impact strategies\, this is your chance to connect with peers and amplify your project’s reach. \n\n\n\nRegistration\nReady to join the conversation? Register via our Google Form to secure your spot: \nRegister here \n\n\n\nAbout EC4RURAL\nEC4RURAL is a project dedicated to empowering rural communities through citizen engagement and green energy solutions. By fostering collaboration among practitioners\, we aim to create a network of knowledge and support that drives meaningful change across Europe.\nLearn more about our mission.
URL:https://elard.eu/event/11715/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:SOILSTICE project webinar
DESCRIPTION:On 13 November 2026\, from 09:30 to 11:30 CET\, an online webinar will take place to introduce the Horizon Europe project SOILSTICE\, its activities and its relevance to Local Action Groups (LAGs). \nELARD is a partner in SOILSTICE\, which addresses a topic highly relevant to Local Action Groups: citizen engagement in sustainable land management through local and regional authorities. \nDuring the webinar\, the project will be presented\, exploring how LAGs can engage with and benefit from its activities. \nAt a later stage of the project\, a cascade funding scheme will also be launched where LAGs across Europe can participate. \nInformation about rural territories in Germany\, France\, the Netherlands\, Belgium\, Italy\, Portugal\, Slovenia\, Spain\, UK and Albania that are already involved in the project is available here. \nWebinar agenda\n09:30–09:40 | Welcome and introduction\nIntroduction of participants and framing of the webinar\nKristiina Tammets\, ELARD \n09:40–10:00 | The EU Soil Mission in the current and future EU programming context\nEuropean Commission project officer (TBC) \n10:00–10:20 | Introduction to the SOILSTICE project\nProject objectives\, expected outcomes and main activities\nAbdul Otman\, ECOLISE \n10:20–10:30 | Q&A \n10:30–10:50 | Capacity building for local actors within the SOILSTICE project\nCapacity-building activities and the role of Local Action Groups\nSally Bogale\, Gaia Education \n10:50–11:10 | Communication and dissemination at national and local levels\nThe role of LEADER networks and Local Action Groups\nMariam Younes\, REVOLVE \n11:10–11:30 | Q&A and closing discussion\nKristiina Tammets\, ELARD \nDiscussion and brainstorming on: \n\nThe relevance of soil-related topics for LEADER networks and LAGs;\nHow LAGs could contribute to soil-related actions at local level;\nHow soil-related priorities could be integrated into Local Development Strategies (LDS) for the next programming period.\n\nAbout SOILSTICE\nThe project aims to strengthen participatory soil governance through Territorial Management Agreements (TMAs) and will: \n\nCo-create and implement 40 TMAs in 11 countries.\nEngage at least 10\,000 citizens.\nTrain more than 200 facilitators and local authority representatives.\nMobilise more than €100 million through CAP\, LEADER and other funding sources.\nCreate a long-term governance framework for healthy soils.\n\nSOILSTICE contributes directly to the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”\, one of the five EU Missions under Horizon Europe. Its main goal is to establish 100 Living Labs and Lighthouses by 2030 to accelerate the transition towards healthy soils in both rural and urban areas. \nRegistration\nDate: 13 November 2026\nTime: 09:30–11:30 CET\nFormat: Online webinar \nRegister for the webinar \nMore information: SOILSTICE project website \n \n 
URL:https://elard.eu/event/soilstice-project-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELARD Knowledge Hub
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