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Beyond the numbers – how statistics help us listen to our communities

16. April 2025 • Dzintars Močs, Vidzeme Planning Region

On April 4, the Vidzeme Planning Region organized a thematic working group, bringing together local government development and planning specialists, geographical information system specialists, repre

AgriFusion: Exploring Opportunities for Malta's Agricultural Sector

27. März 2025 • Maria Elena Muscat

The AgriFusion initiative was a small-scale effort aimed at fostering discussions on challenges and opportunities in Malta’s agricultural sector. Led by The Veg Box Ltd and supported by the PoliRur

Water in Rural Finland: Challenges and Solutions

Mallusjoki habitability workshop 20.3.2025 - fresh- and wastewater in cooperation with Päijänne-Leader

21. März 2025 • Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet in rural Finland, ensuring a consistent and safe water supply remains a challenge. This was the focus of a recent theme night discussion in Päi

Vidzeme Planning Region lays the foundations for a development monitoring system

Advancing data-driven development monitoring for sustainable growth

21. März 2025 • Dzintars Močs, Vidzeme Planning Region

To promote sustainable regional development and strengthen data-driven decision-making, Vidzeme Planning Region (VPR) continues to develop a regional development monitoring system framework within th

Community-Driven Energy Solutions in Mallusjoki region

21. Februar 2025 • Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland

On February 20, 2025, the Energy Workshop of the Asuttava Päijät-Häme project took place at Aleksis Kyro farm, bringing together local residents and stakeholders, and also students of energy efficien

Exploring Ecosystems and Climate Impacts in Mallusjoki region

The 2nd Habitability Workshop of Päijänne - LEADER in cooperation with PoliRuralPlus

7. Februar 2025 • Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland

Community Insights on Nature and SustainabilityA recent workshop in Mallusjoki gathered local residents, environmental experts, and stakeholders to discuss the region’s ecosystems, key species, and c

AgriFusion: A Present for Malta's Agricultural Future

AgriFusion: A Present for Malta’s Agricultural Future

31. Januar 2025 • Maria Elena Muscat

AgriFusion: A Present for Malta’s Agricultural FutureWinner of the PoliRuralPlus Outreach Call for MaltaIn Malta’s picturesque yet densely populated landscape, agriculture — a cornerstone of its rura

Exploring Opportunities for Establishing a Monitoring Framework for the Development of Vidzeme Planning Region

Vidzeme Planning Region pioneers innovative economic monitoring with PoliRuralPlus! Through collaboration with InnoMatrix, this initiative lays the foundation for governance transparency and sustainable development.

28. Januar 2025 • Dzintars Močs (Vidzeme Planning region)

Vidzeme Planning Region is actively working on a framework for monitoring and development on a territorial level, addressing Vidzeme's specific regional needs through its participation in the Po

Mallusjoki pilot in action – rural event industry with and for the multi-actor community

We had an amazing year in Mallusjoki in 2024!

22. Januar 2025 • Heidi Heikkilä, Mallusjoki Youth Associaton, Finland

The year 2024 was filled with events, development, and community empowerment for the Mallusjoki Youth Association. Diverse activities, a strong sense of community, and local projects enriched the cou

Connecting farms, local products and tourism: Introducing the FarmTourist project

Discover FarmTourist's vision for sustainable synergy in the Šumava region!

14. Januar 2025 • Úhlava o.p.s.

In the picturesque Šumava Mountains region, a new initiative is taking root. FarmTourist project, launched under the PoliRuralPlus Outreach Call, aims to connect local producers, farmers, and tourism