Nordregio launches report and typology tool - to move beyond the traditional municipal-level analysis. Using a 1×1 km grid allows for an unprecedented level of detail in territorial studies. The Nordic urban-rural typology illustrates the complexity and diversity...
Authors: Henk Oostindie, Bettina Bock, Rural Sociology, Wageningen University Rural areas are different from one another. They range across islands, mountains, remote rural areas, rural areas close to cities and so on. We need a tool to be able to picture and...
Authors: Ronan Ysebaert, Marianne Guérois, Louis Laurian, RIATE Accessibility Is a crucial element of our everyday’s life and a backstone for economic development and service provision. Yet, accessibility is still a major concern for rural and remote areas. This blog...
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...
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...
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....
Authors: Henk Oostindie, Bettina B.Bock, Wageningen University The Wageningen University, our partner in the GRANULAR project, just published a report on the multi-spatial understandings of rural diversity and rural policy notions. The document presents a...
The picturesque town of Sigüenza in central Spain recently became the focal point of discussions about the future of rural and cohesion policies in the European Union. The High-Level Rural Policy Forum, held on September 26-27, 2023, brought together 200 key EU...
Author: Marco Ricci, Italian Living Lab in GRANULAR Situated in Val di Cecina, the Italian Living Lab covers an area of about 1,055 km2 with 55,900 inhabitants that stretches from a hilly valley to the seacoast. Marco Ricco, facilitator of this Living Lab on behalf of...
