A recent publication from the Joint Research Centre suggests a methodology to define Functional Rural Areas in the EU, and currently seek for feedbacks. An approach based on functionality Shifting towards a functional approach is not new in the European Union. It was...
Brussels, Jan 26, 2024 - President Ursula von der Leyen has launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, a vital initiative aimed at shaping a collective vision for the EU's farming and food system. Chaired by Professor Peter Strohschneider, the...
Authors: Michael Kull, Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Tristan Berchoux (IAMM) and Ian McCallum (IIASA). In an era where decision-making is increasingly relying on both accurate and granular data, understanding the dynamics of rural territories is crucial...
Adapted from the Rural Pact Support Office’s news The inaugural edition of the Rural Vision Magazine has just been published. This first edition provides stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the EU’s Rural Vision. This Magazine was...
Author: Merveille Ntabushashe (AEIDL) Editor: Maite Iglesias (AEIDL) In a move to address the diverse needs of rural communities, the European Commission launched the Rural Pact in 2021, as part of its Long-Term Vision for EU's rural areas. This initiative serves as a...
Authors: Blanca Casares Editor: Maite Iglesias Rural areas significantly contribute to the European Union's (EU) prosperity and economic resilience while facilitating the green and digital transitions. Their significance extends to pivotal aspects like food...
Read the highlights report! Author: Carla Lostrangio, European Association for Innovation in Local Development 27 November 2023 - Around 100 actors welcomed the first GRANULAR Knowledge Transfer activity on “Living Labs in Rural Areas: How To?”, organised by the...
On 10 and 11 November, María Isabel Doval and Breixo Martins, researchers from the University of Vigo and facilitators of the GRANULAR Living Labs in Spain visited the rural municipalities of San Xoán de Río and A Pobra de Trives in Galicia, Spain. The University of...
Authors: María Isabel Doval Ruiz, Breixo Martins Rodal, University of Vigo Why did the International Observatory of Rural Research (RIO) decided to be part of the GRANULAR project? GRANULAR is a project of great importance for our territory for several reasons....
Author: Serafin Pazos Vidal (AEIDL) On 11 October GRANULAR presented the state of play of the project at the event We’re staying in rural areas: practices, policies and tools for thriving regions. This is part of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) the...
