Irrigants d'Europe- IE, the ANBI - National Association of Consortia for the Management and Protection of Land and Irrigated Waters, CERSTE, and the Parliamentary Intergroup for Southern Development - Fragile Areas and Minor Islands, is organising an in-depth initiative dedicated to water policies and rural governance. The meeting, entitled "Water for Food and Resilient Territories" […]
The European Civil Society Week is a major EU-level forum bringing together civil society organisations, policymakers, and grassroots actors to respond to growing social, democratic, and territorial challenges across Europe. For Local Action Groups, the event is particularly relevant as it focuses on strengthening civic engagement, social inclusion, and trust in democratic institutions while addressing […]
The Spanish CAP Network will organize an event focused on transnational LEADER cooperation, although inter-territorial cooperation will also be encouraged. The event will take place on 3rd and 4th of March 2026 at La Farm Studio, in el Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, Segovia (Spain). The event aims to strengthen transnational cooperation among Local Action […]
This conference marks the conclusion of the Horizon Europe-funded project PREMIUM_EU, which has examined impacts of mobility on regional development across Europe. Across Europe, many rural and peripheral regions are facing a tipping point. As younger people and skilled professionals move to urban centres, smaller towns and rural areas are struggling with demographic decline, shrinking workforces, […]
This ELIF (European Local Innovation Forum - an AEIDL initiative) webinar, will explore practical approaches to advancing gender equality in agriculture and rural areas. Drawing on the GRASS CEILING project, the session will present a Roadmap for action (2025–2035) and introduce the Rural Gender Policy Toolkit, including the Rural Women Innovation Compass. The discussion will […]
Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind is organised by representatives of the 4 EU macro-regional strategies and the SMART ERA project. The event is held under the auspices of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Danube Strategy and supported by funds from the City of Vienna, Horizon Europe, Interreg Danube […]
Ukraine’s recovery will not succeed without strong and empowered local communities. While the European Union has mobilised significant financial instruments for Ukraine’s reconstruction, funding often fails to reach the local level where recovery actually happens. The policy seminar will focus on bringing together Ukrainian local leaders, EU policymakers, Members of the European Parliament, representatives of EU institutions, […]
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”. This session will bring together community-led initiatives and stakeholders to explore how local actions are shaping more just, sustainable, and […]
On 8 April 2026, the DigiMedFor project will host a webinar on “Traceability and Ecosystem Services: Policy and DigiMedFor Insights”. This 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. The webinar will present key DigiMedFor […]
On 23–24 April 2026, the COM4LGD project will host its final event, “Unveiling Successes, Shaping Futures”, at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal. This two-day event will bring together partners, policymakers, and community actors from across Europe to reflect on the project’s achievements and explore how local green initiatives can continue to drive sustainable […]
