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 […]
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 […]
ELARD's General Assembly Meeting will take place on 21 April in Maratea, Italy. The meeting will be organised in a hybrid format, allowing participation both in person and online. Agenda 1. Opening and welcome 2. Adoption of the agenda 3. Approval of the minutes of the previous General Assembly 4. Decision on adopting new members […]
This hybrid ELARD members meeting will be the opportunity to discuss advocacy for a strong LEADER-CLLD in the next programming period. Agenda Welcome and introduction to ELARD Voices from Italy LEADER after 2027 Exchange with members and Italian LAGs, open discussion with all participants Short national updates Ongoing developments, challenges, priorities and concerns Should you […]
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 […]
The third RURACTIVE Forum, taking place on 23 April 2026 at 13:30 – 15:30 CET online marks a transition towards structured policy formulation. Building on the previous meetings, which took place in February and November 2025, this edition focuses on transforming identified rural challenges into concrete, evidence-informed policy options. The Forum takes place at a key moment in the […]
