References

Original Reference: SEKCIA STRATÉGIÍ, ANALÝZ A PRIEREZOVÝCH ČINNNOSTÍ - Aktuality - Správa o poľnohospodárstve a potravinárstve v Slovenskej republike za rok 2019 - Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR

Brief Summary: Focuses on consumer trends impacting food production and distribution. Implications: Suggests shifts in demand that affect rural food markets. Recommendations: RAPs should consider adapting to consumer demand for sustainability and local products, aligning with rural production strengths.

URL: https://www.mpsr.sk/aktualne/sprava-o-polnohospodarstve-a-potravinarstve-v-slovenskej-republike-za-rok-2019/17832/

Original Reference: SEKCIA STRATÉGIÍ, ANALÝZ A PRIEREZOVÝCH ČINNNOSTÍ - Aktuality - Správa o poľnohospodárstve a potravinárstve v Slovenskej republike za rok 2019 - Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR

Brief Summary: Reviews rural environmental policies, highlighting sustainability goals and challenges. Implications: Baseline for environmental impact assessment in RAPs. Recommendations: Emphasize green practices and conservation efforts to align with sustainability targets.

URL: https://www.mpsr.sk/aktualne/sprava-o-polnohospodarstve-a-potravinarstve-v-slovenskej-republike-za-rok-2019/17832/

Original Reference: Poľnohospodárstvo a potravinárstvo - Zelená správa 2021 - Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR

Brief Summary: Addresses the impact of COVID-19 on environmental practices in agriculture. Implications: Highlights the need for adaptive environmental policies. Recommendations: Integrate adaptive strategies to support environmental resilience in rural areas.

URL: https://www.mpsr.sk/zelena-sprava-2021/122---17379/

Original Reference: Poľnohospodárstvo a potravinárstvo - Zelená správa 2022 - Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR

Brief Summary: Updates on environmental initiatives, reflecting on recovery efforts. Implications: Emphasizes resilience-building in environmental policies. Recommendations: Foster policies supporting environmental resilience and climate-adaptive practices in RAPs.

URL: https://www.mpsr.sk/zelena-sprava-2022/122---18450/

Original Reference: Poľnohospodárstvo a potravinárstvo - Zelená správa 2020 - Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR

Brief Summary: Summarizes recent developments in environmental policy. Implications: Presents opportunities for integrating new eco-friendly practices. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on enhanced conservation practices and renewable resource investments.

URL: https://www.mpsr.sk/zelena-sprava-2020/122---16206/

Original Reference: https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjow_W26LqJAxXmREEAHXUmF9gQFnoECBgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mpsr.sk%2Fresources%2Fdocuments%2F25012.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3bSfnEFzaTni1E0wd5SqUM&opi=89978449

Brief Summary: Strategic framework for science and innovation in agriculture, focusing on modernization. Implications: Enhances tech-driven rural-urban linkages through innovations. Recommendations: Encourage pilot regions to adopt innovative agricultural technologies and integrate scientific advancements in RAPs.

URL: https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjow_W26LqJAxXmREEAHXUmF9gQFnoECBgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mpsr.sk%2Fresources%2Fdocuments%2F25012.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3bSfnEFzaTni1E0wd5SqUM&opi=89978449

Original Reference: SEKCIA STRATÉGIÍ, ANALÝZ A PRIEREZOVÝCH ČINNNOSTÍ - Štúdie rok 2021 (vydané z výskumných úloh za rok 2020) - Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR

Brief Summary: Outlines competitiveness strategies for Slovak agriculture. Implications: Focus on enhancing productivity and export potential in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate competitive strategies, including value chain optimization and market expansion efforts.

URL: https://www.mpsr.sk/strategie-analyzy-a-prierezove-cinnosti/studie-rok-2021-vydane-z-vyskumnych-uloh-za-rok-2020/1-242-1581

Original Reference: https://urban.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-development/strategies/handbook-sud

Brief Summary: This handbook offers methodological guidance on implementing integrated, place-based urban strategies under EU cohesion policy, focusing on sustainable urban development supported by the European Regional Development Fund. urban.jrc.ec.europa.eu

URL: https://urban.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-development/strategies/handbook-sud

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/policy/what/territorial-cohesion/urban-rural-linkages/rurban_study_long.doc

Brief Summary: This study analyzes the relationships between rural and urban areas in Europe, exploring the potential of rural-urban partnerships and providing insights through a selection of European-wide case studies. ec.europa.eu

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/policy/what/territorial-cohesion/urban-rural-linkages/rurban_study_long.doc

Original Reference: https://www.urban-initiative.eu/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025-1-24-ToR-EUI%20CB%202025%20call%20for%20experts_0.pdf

Brief Summary: The European Urban Initiative (EUI) has issued a call for experts to support capacity-building activities in 2025, including roles such as City-to-City Exchange coordinators, peer review experts, and event moderators, aiming to strengthen integrated and participatory approaches to sustainable urban development. urban-initiative.eu

URL: https://www.urban-initiative.eu/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025-1-24-ToR-EUI%20CB%202025%20call%20for%20experts_0.pdf

Original Reference: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development/country_en

Brief Summary: Overview of Member State-level CAP Strategic Plans under rural development pillar. Key for identifying funding flows, measures, and priorities across regions. Recommendation: align RAPs with relevant country strategies and co-finance PoliRuralPlus pilots.

URL: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development/country_en

Original Reference: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development/measures_en

Brief Summary: Details of rural development measures eligible under CAP, including LEADER, agri-environment, and diversification. Useful for pilot planning and integrating rural-urban support actions.

URL: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development/measures_en

Original Reference: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development_en

Brief Summary: General page for CAP Rural Development. Acts as umbrella content; good orientation point. Suggest linking pilot region actions with stated CAP policy objectives.

URL: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development_en

Original Reference: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/about-eu-ets_en

Brief Summary: Explains EU ETS system (pre-ETS2). Focuses on large-scale emitters, energy production, and its evolution. Rural implication: indirect pricing pressures. Recommendation: integrate with ETS2 updates and prepare adaptation plans.

URL: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/about-eu-ets_en

Original Reference: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/ets2-buildings-road-transport-and-

Brief Summary: Landing page for ETS2 extension (buildings, transport). Crucial for rural policy: fuel poverty, mobility. Suggest pilots include ETS2 planning scenarios and SCF funding leverage.

URL: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/ets2-buildings-road-transport-and-

Original Reference: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/ets2-buildings-road-transport-and-additional-sectors_enadditional-sectors_enadditional-sectors_en

Brief Summary: Redundant malformed version of ETS2 page. Clean reference. Retain only working version.

URL: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/ets2-buildings-road-transport-and-additional-sectors_enadditional-sectors_enadditional-sectors_en

Original Reference: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/social-climate-fund_en

Brief Summary: Social Climate Fund explainer. Fund supports vulnerable households, small businesses, and mobility upgrades. Key for rural inclusion. Recommendation: link RAPs to SCF access at regional level.

URL: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/social-climate-fund_en

Original Reference: https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/economic-recovery/recovery-and-resilience-facility_en

Brief Summary: Overview of Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), funding EU-wide post-COVID investments. Supports digital, green transitions. Relevance: rural innovation, digital infrastructure, circular economy. Suggest PoliRuralPlus pilots explore funding eligibility.

URL: https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/economic-recovery/recovery-and-resilience-facility_en

Original Reference: https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/just-transition-fund_en

Brief Summary: JTF page with focus on addressing socio-economic impacts of transition to climate neutrality. Relevance: supports reskilling, diversification, and infrastructure. Pilot areas with fossil-based employment should align RAPs accordingly.

URL: https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/just-transition-fund_en

Original Reference: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/networking/leader_en

Brief Summary: Portal to LEADER knowledge and networking. Suggest using this to benchmark and scale innovations from pilot areas.

URL: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/networking/leader_en