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🙌 The Regenerative Communities Fund call for national hubs is now closed. A big thank you to all the organizations that applied - we are celebrating that we received applications from all 10 eligible countries! 🎉 We will soon be seeking demonstrators and pathfinder communities, if you would like to stay updated on upcoming news related to the Funding Fairer Futures project, please sign up for our mailing list ⤵️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyHF5nPW #FundingFairerFutures #EUDearprogramme #RegenerativeCommunitiesFund

📢 Registrations for ECOLISE’s Advocacy Training on Environment and Climate are open! Do you want to engage with policymakers, influence EU policies, and strengthen your advocacy skills? This event is designed for activists, community leaders, and changemakers working toward a just and sustainable future. 🚨 Registration for the advocacy training (in-person only) and/or ECOLISE General Assembly (hybrid, only for members) is open now until 26th of March 2025 🚨 ✅ Participate in hands-on workshops on advocacy, community organizing & bioregional governance. ✅ Contribute to shaping EU policies on climate, biodiversity, and food systems. ✅ Network with policymakers, activists and sustainability experts across Europe. ✅ Join local field visits to inspiring community-led projects. 🔗 Register now! https://lnkd.in/e6wUdJFJ #AdvocacyTraining #ClimateAction #PolicyChange

🌾 Celebrating Rural Women Innovators on the International Day of Rural Women! Rural women across Europe are leading groundbreaking innovations in farming, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. In our latest article, we highlight the journeys of four inspiring FLIARA Ambassadors—Alžbeta Nagyová (Czech Republic), Saša Kržič (Slovenia), Natalia Díaz (Spain), and Blatnaid Gallagher (Ireland)—who are shaping the future of rural areas through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and bold ideas. 🌍 How does networking empower women to drive change in rural areas? 💡 What role does the FLIARA Community of Practice play in connecting 200+ women innovators? 📖 Discover their stories and insights here: https://lnkd.in/d9mHy2bd 📢 Join the conversation! Tag a rural woman innovator and celebrate their impact with us! #FLIARAEU #WomenInInnovation #RuralWomen #IDRW #SustainableFarming #NetworkingMatters - Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, Aisling Murtagh, Women in Agri Stakeholders Group

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor the transformative leadership of women in sustainability and community-led change. 🌍 Women in regenerative communities embody change, not just demand it, leading the way toward a just and sustainable future.

⏳ Last chance! Applications for the Regenerative Communities Fund close in ONE DAY! Are you working on a community-led initiative tackling climate, sustainability, or social justice challenges? The Regenerative Communities Fund provides financial support to empower grassroots action and scale transformative solutions. Why apply? ✅ Funding for impactful local projects ✅ Support for community-driven sustainability & resilience ✅ A chance to connect with a network of changemakers 📅 Deadline: 7 Marcg 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eXECq2XV #FundingFairerFutures #RegenerativeCommunities #SustainableChange #CommunityLed

Opportunities for Storytellers Within the Doc Society Climate Story Fund ✨🌍 Storytellers, filmmakers, and media creators, this is your chance to inspire change! The Doc Society Climate Story Fund is seeking powerful narratives that reveal the deep interconnectedness of all life and show how climate action can lead to a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient world. If your project explores themes of environmental restoration, social justice, political accountability, ethical migration, or responsible tech, apply now to bring your story to life and activate global audiences. 🔗 Apply here: climatestoryunit.org/apply #ClimateStoryFund #StorytellingForChange #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #Documentary

📢 Strengthening Community-Led Climate Action at the EU Level 🌍 We’re in Brussels at DG REGIO, where community-led initiatives, policymakers & climate experts are coming together to drive regional climate resilience. 🚀 Key discussions so far: ✔️ Community-led climate resilience – Insights from Érika Zárate & AEIDL ✔️ Discover action dialogue & world café – Facilitated by Laura Kaestele ✔️ Systemic analysis of barriers & opportunities – Led by DRIFT Why does this matter? 🌱 Local communities are at the forefront of climate action—we’re identifying how to scale their impact through policy, funding & collaboration. 🔍 Next, we’re tackling systemic changes & resource coordination to support grassroots climate solutions at scale. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/e2rpC3bB #CommunitiesForClimate #ClimateResilience #PolicyForChange

⏳ Final opportunity to ask your questions before applying! Our next Open Office Hour is happening on March 3rd, 3-4 PM CET. This is your chance to get last-minute clarifications before the March 7th application deadline.  If you’re considering applying for Regenerative Communities Fund, don’t miss this session! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNhd-zJv 🎥 Watch our video to learn more before joining: https://lnkd.in/eqAEHKGK #FundingFairerFutures

📢 Today: Part 2 of our workshop "Our vision for the future of food" 🌱 As the European Commission prepares its Vision for the Future of Agriculture and Food, we invite you to a visioning workshop to imagine what just and sustainable food systems could look like by 2035. 🔹 How can we break free from the limits of today’s food systems? 🔹 What policy changes could help make transformation possible? 🔹 How can community-led initiatives inspire systemic change? 📅 Today, 16:30-18:00 CET 🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFhqeuTG Led by Juan del Río & the ECOLISE policy team, this session will shape our collective approach to food policy & community-driven solutions.

📢 Funding opportunity for national hubs driving community-led change! The Regenerative Communities Fund, part of the #FundingFairerFutures project, is seeking 5 national hubs across 10 European countries to support community-driven sustainability initiatives. If your organization provides essential support, training, and resources to empower local communities, this is your chance to secure funding and amplify impact. 📅 Deadline: 7 March 2025 🔗 Details & application: https://lnkd.in/eXECq2XV 🎥 Watch our video to learn more about this opportunity: