The Rural Geography group of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, feels honoured to host the 3rd European Rural Geography Conference. The conference theme is Rural Geographies in Transition. Rural areas in Europe are under increasing and intersecting pressures and transitions. The landscapes, the actors, the uses, [...]
The 3rd edition of the SMART VILLAGE Forum will open its doors between June 28 and July 3, 2023 through a participatory event that will reflect the role of the authorities and the business environment in consolidating the long-term vision on rural communities. The Forum aims to contribute [...]
Many rural areas in Europe are experiencing a long-term reduction of their population, particularly those in working age (20-64 years old) and youth (less than 20 years old). The long-term vision for EU’s rural areas, including the Rural Pact have the ambition to support the revitalisation of rural [...]
The High-level Rural Policy Forum is organised by the Spanish presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission with the Rural Pact Support Office. It offers a bold opportunity to gather key political actors to advance the political agenda for the future of rural [...]