European Rural Pact

Contribute to Europe’s green and digital transitions – submit a pledge by 1 December https://bit.ly/3NHh38h The European Commission is calling on public and private organisations across the EU to submit pledges for concrete actions. The Commission will support the implementation of the pledges, facilitate exchange of knowledge and best practices. #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact 

The CODECS webinar focused on innovative digital strategies to tackle gender inequalities, while also assessing the impact of existing policies: https://bit.ly/3XNiabb. Tacko Ndiaye from FAO emphasised the need to prioritise access to technology and digital literacy for women, particularly in rural areas. She advocated for more large-scale initiatives and gender-responsive policies that can equip women with digital skills and bridge the gender digital divide. Click here to access the video recording: https://bit.ly/3XNiabb

The October edition of the Rural Pact Newsletter is out! https://bit.ly/4e3s3Yn Catch a quick overview of the latest around… ·      Dutch Rural Pact network settling in; ·      opportunities in the bioeconomy: new European Economic and Social Committee opinion and a new call for youth ambassadors; ·      EU regions’ call for territorial cohesion in the latest European Committee of the Regions report; ·      and much more… Not to miss: digest of the latest Community Group discussions; empowering local communities to achieve the #RuralVisionEU, and a bunch of interesting events coming up! Stay connected and up to date! Join the #RuralPact Community to get the monthly newsletter straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4cHjh2x

‘Learning from Extremes’, an initiative supported by the European Commission, addresses inequalities in access to digital education by enhancing inclusion and reducing the digital gap suffered by school communities from remote areas. With participation from 123+ schools across 10 EU Member States, the project supports school communities by assessing their needs, developing tailored plans, and supporting teachers and students in the implementation of school projects. Discover more EU and local initiatives to boost digital skills in rural areas in the highlights report of our dedicated webinar: bit.ly/4g4codK Browse through the latest Rural Pact resources on ‘digital’: https://bit.ly/40it1ww #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

You can now vote for the top 24 most inspiring projects of the Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA), open until 01 December: https://bit.ly/4fdx5Cs ARIA celebrates the greenest, smartest, most socially inclusive, innovative, and resilient CAP projects implemented at the local level. You can explore the shortlisted projects here: https://bit.ly/3YcW9Tq Join the announcement of the ARIA 2024 winners on 04 December in Brussels or online. More details are available here: https://bit.ly/3NEPkoU #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

Join SERIGO Project’s webinar to learn how you can be part of a vibrant community driving social innovation! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3YCSXly What to expect: • Discover SERIGO’s objectives, key activities, and outcomes • Learn about the role of the Community of Practice (CoP) and how it supports collaboration and knowledge sharing • Find out how you can contribute to and benefit from the project SERIGO is an EU-supported project focused on empowering rural communities through social economy-driven innovations, promoting resilience, inclusion, and well-being. #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

The Merill Rural Network, a social enterprise operating in Malta's north-west region, is dedicated to supporting its members in diversifying into rural tourism. By providing resources and developing strategic approaches, ‘Merill’ helps preserve local traditions and foster a circular economy: https://bit.ly/4f1rBLK Since its founding in 2010, the network has expanded to 30 active members and their families, all offering rural tourism services. Looking ahead, ‘Merill’ aims to extend its reach to Gozo. Discover more good practices by exploring our database: https://bit.ly/46j5WuU #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact The European Platform on Rural Innovation (EPRI) European Environmental Bureau European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA LIFE Programme Population Europe ENSIE NETWORK EXIT Project COEVOLVERS project EU Environment and Climate Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)

The call for Climate Pact Ambassadors is open until 31 October! https://bit.ly/4ffuckH As an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to inform, inspire, and drive climate action within your community and networks. Learn more about the requirements to apply: https://bit.ly/3Abdzrt Not eligible? You can still join as a ‘Friend of the European Climate Pact’: https://bit.ly/3YgDrdE #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

The Covenant of Mayors - Europe unites cities to take action in the field of mitigation and adaption to climate change and tackling energy poverty. It supports signatories in developing, implementing, and monitoring their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans through guidance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. More in the highlights report of our webinar on energy: bit.ly/3AqlqRJ Find out also other ways of addressing energy poverty and implementing sustainable energy & climate action plans in rural areas. Browse through the latest #RuralPact resources on energy: https://bit.ly/3AaCBXJ #RuralVisionEU Value4Farm ECOLOOP project Eyes Hearts Hands 👁❤️🖐Cyprus Energy Agency REScoop.eu FEDARENE Agricultural and Rural Convention - ARC2020 EU Environment and Climate CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency RENOVERTY Project Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Foundation (IEECP) Climate Alliance North West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) EU_BUILD UP Pathways2Resilience

Last chance to register for our Policy Lab on ‘enhancing policy coordination for vibrant rural areas’: https://bit.ly/3BKrBRk The deadline to express your interest has been extended to the 24 October. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with policymakers and rural stakeholders in discussing the best policy tools, improving access to information and funding, and exploring the way forward. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU