References

Original Reference: Masaf - homepage (politicheagricole.it)

Brief Summary: Reviews Italy's agricultural policies to promote sustainability in rural regions. PoliRuralPlus can adopt similar policies to enhance agricultural innovation and sustainability in rural-urban linkages.

URL: https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/1

Original Reference: https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/metadata/guidances/iucn-global-standard-for-nature-based-solutions#:~:text=The%20IUCN%20Global%20Standard%20for,society)%20and%20resilient%20project%20management. IUCN. (2019). The Role of Nature-Based Solutions in Rural-Urban Linkages.

Brief Summary: This document outlines standards for implementing NBS globally. Recommendations: Implement NBS as a core component of rural-urban linkages to promote biodiversity, sustainable water management, and climate adaptation. This will enhance the resilience of both rural and urban areas​.

URL: https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/metadata/guidances/iucn-global-standard-for-nature-based-solutions

Original Reference: Just Transition

Brief Summary: Examines how the just transition can be leveraged for regional development in response to environmental and social changes. Implications: Rural areas must not be left behind in the transition to a green economy. Recommendations: RAPs should ensure that the just transition includes support for rural economies, with investments in green technologies and retraining programs to help rural communities benefit from the shift toward sustainability.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/topic/just-transition

Original Reference: www.involve.org.uk/sites/default/files/field/attachemnt/People-and-Participation.pdf

Brief Summary: Discusses strategies for developing smart villages through community-driven initiatives. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on using participatory approaches in creating smart villages, leveraging local assets and digital technologies to enhance rural vitality and connectivity.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/webinar/key-learnings-of-the-webinar-on-smart-villages

Original Reference: www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/webinar/key-learnings-of-the-webinar-on-smart-villages

Brief Summary: Highlights how digital solutions are transforming rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should explore smart village initiatives that harness digital tools to boost rural innovation, connect to urban markets, and improve service delivery, ensuring equitable growth across regions.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/webinar/key-learnings-of-the-webinar-on-smart-villages

Original Reference: Responsible Banking | KfW

Brief Summary: Discusses financing mechanisms for rural-urban development projects. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage financial instruments, such as green bonds and public-private partnerships, to fund sustainable rural-urban development initiatives, improving infrastructure and service delivery.

URL: https://www.kfw.de/kfw.de-2.html

Original Reference: Urban-rural relationships in the new century: clarifying and updating the intervention logic / Andrew Copus, 2012, 15 p.

Brief Summary: The report highlights that urban growth in Île-de-France is primarily happening through the recycling of urban spaces rather than new construction. Implications: Recycling urban spaces can reduce land use conflicts and foster sustainable urban-rural connections. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus can integrate similar strategies in its pilots, encouraging the reuse of land and existing infrastructures to promote sustainable urban-rural linkages.

URL: Resultats du MOS 2012: La ville se construit majoritairement en recyclage

Original Reference: The Common Agricultural Policy as a driver for rural digital transformation | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This report examines legal measures to address rural depopulation, focusing on land use, housing, and infrastructure policies. Implication: RAPs can include legal frameworks that incentivize population retention and development in rural areas, integrating these with broader territorial development goals.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/isa2/sites/default/files/tg1-rr-law-combat-depopulation_es_martinez_v3_en_2.pdf

Original Reference: SERIGO

Brief Summary: Focuses on climate action through integrated projects. Implications: Climate resilience is essential for rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Integrate climate action strategies into RAPs to enhance the resilience of rural communities【36†source】【35†source】.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101136597

Original Reference: SMART ERA

Brief Summary: Focuses on promoting sustainable practices through rural-urban partnerships. Implications: Rural-urban partnerships are key to addressing sustainability challenges. Recommendations: Incorporate sustainability frameworks into RAPs to foster long-term rural-urban cooperation.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101083958

Original Reference: Urban-rural partnership: CEMR survey on integrated territorial development / Council of European Municipalities and Regions, June 2013, 12 p.

Brief Summary: This report discusses the strategies used in the Limousin region of France for strengthening urban-rural cooperation, with focus on transport and digital infrastructure. Implications: Urban-rural linkages can be strengthened through shared governance and infrastructure projects. Recommendations: Similar collaborative initiatives should be integrated into PoliRuralPlus pilot regions. Focus on shared services, governance frameworks, and transport linkages.

URL: AER - Activity Report

Original Reference: https://sergiocaredda.eu/organisation/tools/models-the-lippitt-knoster-model-for-managing-complex-change/

Brief Summary: This model offers a framework for managing complex change, emphasizing communication, leadership, and stakeholder alignment. Implications: Change management is crucial for implementing rural-urban integration strategies. Recommendations: RAPs should use the Lippitt-Knoster model to manage the complexities of rural-urban integration, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and that change is effectively managed .

URL: https://sergiocaredda.eu/organisation/tools/models-the-lippitt-knoster-model-for-managing-complex-change/

Original Reference: Living conditions and quality of life

Brief Summary: Discusses quality of life issues in rural areas across Europe. RAPs should address disparities in living conditions by improving healthcare, infrastructure, and economic opportunities in rural-urban transition areas.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/topic/living-conditions-quality-life

Original Reference: https://www.localstaff4climate.eu/

Brief Summary: This project focuses on building the capacity of local staff to implement climate action projects, particularly in rural areas. Implications: Rural communities need targeted support to address climate challenges and implement sustainable practices. Recommendations: RAPs should include training programs for local authorities and staff to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to implement effective climate action projects in rural areas.

URL: https://www.localstaff4climate.eu/

Original Reference: Study on the long-term implications of the digital transition for EU farmers and rural communities | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This study explores the potential impacts of digitalization on EU farmers and rural communities, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Implications: The digital divide remains a significant barrier to rural development. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should focus on digital infrastructure investments and training programs to ensure rural communities benefit from digitalization​.

URL: Study on Long-Term Implications of Digital Transition for EU Farmers and Rural Communities

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/recovery-dashboard/

Brief Summary: The portal outlines the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas by 2040, focusing on creating stronger, connected, resilient, and prosperous rural regions. Implications: Enhancing connectivity and resilience in rural areas can improve quality of life and economic opportunities. Recommendations: Focus on digital and physical connectivity, encourage local governance participation, and foster rural-urban collaboration through shared projects and services.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/enrd-thematic-work/long-term-rural-vision/long-term-rural-vision-portal_en.html

Original Reference: Maintaining trust during the COVID-19 pandemic | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Discusses how to maintain public trust during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should emphasize transparency and stakeholder engagement to maintain trust between rural and urban communities.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2021/maintaining-trust-during-covid-19-pandemic

Original Reference: rpso-policy-briefing-making-rp-happen-member-states.pdf (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: A policy briefing on mobilizing stakeholders around the Rural Pact to foster rural development. Implications: Guides RAPs in aligning rural and urban development through collaborative governance. Recommendations: Focus on multi-level governance and stakeholder engagement to strengthen rural-urban links​.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/isa2/sites/default/files/rpso-policy-briefing-making-rp-happen-member-states.pdf

Original Reference: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/publications/making-rural-pact-happen-member-states_en#section--resources

Brief Summary: This publication outlines key strategies for implementing the Rural Pact in EU Member States, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and rural-urban collaboration. Implications: Mobilizing stakeholders is crucial for rural-urban integration. Recommendations: RAPs should create governance frameworks that engage local communities and stakeholders in decision-making, ensuring that rural voices are amplified in national and EU-level policies .

URL: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/publications/making-rural-pact-happen-member-states_en

Original Reference: The shared goals of the LTVRA

Brief Summary: Provides data and mapping tools for analyzing functional rural areas across Europe. Recommendations: RAPs should utilize these tools to better understand the dynamics of rural areas and develop tailored strategies that enhance rural-urban linkages and regional cohesion.

URL: https://rural-vision.europa.eu/maps-data_en#functional-rural-areas