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PREPARE Participates in Cyprus National Celebration Marking 10 Years in the European Rural Parliament Movement

PREPARE is participating in the Cyprus National Celebration marking 10 years of the country’s participation in the European Rural Parliament (ERP) movement, hosted by the Troodos Network. The event is widely recognised as the Rural Parliament of Cyprus and brings together approximately 100 participants from civil society organisations, business, and the public sector. PREPARE is represented by Miodrag Matavulj, together with Panayiotis Papadopoulos from the Troodos Network. The programme includ...
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PREPARE and ERCA Strengthen Rural Dialogue and Cooperation in Cyprus

PREPARE and the European Rural Community Alliance (ERCA) are currently in Cyprus, represented by Miodrag Matavulj and Tom Jones, President of ERCA, to strengthen dialogue on rural development, rural democracy, and European cooperation. During their stay in Limassol, PREPARE and ERCA presented their organisations and the European Rural Parliament (ERP) on a local television station. The interview focused on the importance of rural voices, the role of civil society organisations, and the contribu...
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Lifelong Education and Training in FUTURAL: Unleashing smart solutions for Rural Communities’ Key Challenges

by reframe.food A continuous rise of climatic extremes such as heatwaves, droughts and floods has been observed by authorities across Europe. The European Climate Risk Assessment [1] of 2024, published by EEA delineates this phenomenon, clusters the affected domains and also spots the light on the areas of Southern Europe, low-lying coastal regions and EU outermost regions as the ones with multiple climate risks.Yet another challenge watched in Europe, and measured by Eurostat [2], is the cont...
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Circular Bioeconomy, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management in FUTURAL: Unleashing smart solutions for Rural Communities’ Key Challenges

by reframe.food All of us rely on nature for raw materials, food, energy, water and clean air. Nature and biodiversity make life possible, underpin our economies, and generate important social and health benefits. They are also our strongest ally in addressing the climate crisis [1]. At the same time, the EU needs bioeconomy to fight pollution and biodiversity loss while achieving its energy and climate targets by 2030 and becoming carbon neutral by 2050 [2]. Yet human activity is currently ...
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PREPARE Participates in the Organic Innovation Days 2025 in Brussels

From 4–6 November 2025, PREPARE took part in the Organic Innovation Days 2025, held in Brussels and organised by TP Organics and CORE Organic. The event brought together leading stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and civil society representatives to exchange knowledge and discuss future directions for innovation in the organic and sustainable food sectors. The Organic Innovation Days included several key sub-events: the TP Organics Stakeholder Forum, the OrganicTargets4EU Final Conference...
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PREPARE at the European Rural Pact Policy Lab in Brussels

On 5 November 2025, Aris Adler represented the PREPARE Network at the Policy Lab “Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies”, organised by the European Rural Pact in Brussels. The event gathered key policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on the future of EU rural policy and discuss how rural areas can be better integrated into the next programming period after 2027. The discussions focused on the evolution of rural development policy and ...
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PREPARE and the Declaration of Inverurie – A New Chapter for Europe’s Rural Communities

A Gathering of Change-Makers From 20 to 23 October 2025, the 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP) convened in Inverurie and the North East of Scotland under the theme “Strength from Opportunity – Rural Community Solutions to Global Challenges.” With over 400 delegates from 43 countries, the event brought together rural and island community leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, youth representatives and policymakers to co-create a future agenda for rural Europe. Organised by a coalition of networ...
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PREPARE at the 6th European Rural Parliament: Rural Communities Leading Europe’s Future

Inverurie, Scotland – 20–23 October 2025 The 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP 2025) gathered over 400 delegates from 43 countries in Inverurie and the North East of Scotland to celebrate, connect and co-create the future of rural Europe. The event, held under the theme “Strength from Opportunity: Rural Community Solutions to Global Challenges,” once again proved that the people of rural areas are not just beneficiaries of policy – they are drivers of change. Organised in partnership by ELARD...
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Slovakia Hosts the Third Edition of the European Rural Youth Summit (ERYS)

Between 26–30 August 2025, the village of Valča, Slovakia will host the third edition of the European Rural Youth Summit (ERYS), a flagship event dedicated to empowering young people from rural areas and youth workers across Europe. This year’s edition is expected to bring together 100 participants from 14 European countries, offering them a unique space to collaborate, exchange ideas, and co-create solutions for the future of rural youth. A Pan-European Effort After two successful ed...
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New Community Group on Energy Transition in Rural Areas Now Live on the Rural Pact Platform

The Rural Pact platform has just launched a new Community Group on Energy Transition in Rural Areas – a collaborative space designed for local and regional authorities, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholdersworking to ensure fair and sustainable energy planning across rural Europe. This initiative directly supports the EU’s Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, bringing together actors who want to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and co-develop solutions for the energy challenges rural...
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