First Half of 2025: What We’ve Achieved Together

The first half of 2025 has been both dynamic and inspiring for the ELARD Knowledge Hub. Working alongside our members and project partners, we’ve been actively advancing sustainable rural development across Europe.

As a key partner in several EU-funded initiatives — including EC4RURAL, DigiMedFor, RENOVERTY, FLIARA, Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD), DISCOVER, ECOEMPOWER, BeFlexible, and OpenEU — we contribute to transformative work in areas such as green energy, innovation, climate action, digitalisation, and women’s empowerment.

From participating in international platforms like the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) to organising training courses for Local Action Group (LAG) managers, running thematic webinars, contributing to policy dialogues, and creating accessible knowledge through newsletters, brochures, and even an interactive documentary, the Hub has worked to connect local needs with European ambitions.

We’re proud to support rural communities in shaping a resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart future.

Thank you to all our collaborators, members, and supporters for making the first half of 2025 so impactful.

Don’t miss our visual recap — see the photo carousel for a glimpse into our activities!