References

Original Reference: OPTWET (Finding optimal size and location for wetland restoration sites for best nutrient removal performance using spatial analysis and modelling)

Brief Summary: Focuses on bio-based innovation in rural areas to support sustainable economic development. Implications: Bio-based solutions offer growth opportunities for rural regions. Recommendations: Support bio-based entrepreneurship in RAPs to diversify rural economies and strengthen rural-urban economic linkages .

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/658792

Original Reference: URBANGAIA (Managing urban Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure to increase city resilience)

Brief Summary: Discusses EU projects aimed at fostering urban-rural collaboration to enhance sustainability. PoliRuralPlus can draw from these initiatives to promote circular economies and address environmental challenges in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/774201

Original Reference: ISCAPE (Improving the Smart Control of Air Pollution in Europe)

Brief Summary: The iSCAPE project focuses on using smart technologies to reduce air pollution in urban areas, with potential benefits for nearby rural regions. Implications: Reducing urban pollution can improve environmental quality in adjacent rural areas, supporting healthier ecosystems and communities. Recommendations: RAPs should support projects that address air pollution in urban areas while considering the positive impacts on rural regions, promoting cleaner environments and better public health outcomes across regions.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/689954

Original Reference: PHENOTYPE (Positive health effects of natural outdoor environments in typical populations in different regions in Europe)

Brief Summary: Examines integrated water management systems between rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Integrate sustainable water management strategies into RAPs, ensuring that urban and rural areas collaborate on maintaining water quality, flood control, and supply security.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/282996

Original Reference: GREENINURBS (Green Infrastructure approach: linking environmental with social aspects in studying and managing urban forests)

Brief Summary: Explores the role of green infrastructure in enhancing rural-urban linkages. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include promoting green infrastructure in RAPs to improve environmental sustainability and territorial cohesion.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/COST-Action-FP1204

Original Reference: DESSIN (Demonstrate Ecosystem Services Enabling Innovation in the Water Sector)

Brief Summary: DESSIN focuses on integrating ecosystem services into water management through innovative solutions. RAPs should incorporate ecosystem services into rural-urban water management strategies, promoting sustainable and resilient water systems in PoliRuralPlus pilot regions.

URL: https://dessin-project.eu/

Original Reference: PLACARD (PLAtform for Climate Adaptation and Risk reduction)

Brief Summary: Focuses on disaster risk reduction through rural-urban partnerships. Recommendations: Incorporate disaster risk reduction strategies in RAPs, promoting rural-urban collaboration in responding to environmental and climate-related hazards.

URL: https://www.placard-network.eu/

Original Reference: ENROUTE (Enhancing Resilience of urban ecosystems through green infrastructure)

Brief Summary: This report emphasizes the role of green infrastructure in building urban resilience, with benefits for surrounding rural areas. RAPs should incorporate green infrastructure solutions to enhance ecosystem services and improve connectivity between rural and urban environments. PoliRuralPlus pilots can apply these strategies to foster climate resilience.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/science-update/enhancing-resilience-urban-ecosystems-through-green-infrastructure

Original Reference: ESMERALDA (Enhancing ecoSysteM sERvices mApping for poLicy and Decision mAking)

Brief Summary: ESMERALDA focuses on mapping and assessing ecosystem services to inform decision-making. RAPs should use ecosystem service mapping to promote sustainable land use and environmental management. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate these tools to balance environmental conservation with development across rural-urban regions.

URL: https://esmeralda-project.eu/

Original Reference: TESS (Transactional Environmental Support System)

Brief Summary: This CORDIS project focuses on policies supporting rural-urban synergies and functional areas. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should use insights from this project to enhance RAPs, prioritizing rural-urban connectivity and sustainability while supporting regional transformations.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/212156

Original Reference: BRIDGE (sustainaBle uRban plannIng Decision support accountinG for urban mEtabolism)

Brief Summary: An EU project focusing on fostering rural-urban partnerships through policies that promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include leveraging policy networks to promote rural vitality through urban cooperation and shared services.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/211345

Original Reference: GO-GRASS (circular business models for rural agri-food value chains)

Brief Summary: Focuses on promoting sustainable grassland-based farming. PoliRuralPlus should include sustainable farming initiatives in RAPs, particularly for enhancing green agriculture practices and creating bio-based economies, while fostering rural-urban collaboration in sustainable food production systems.

URL: https://www.go-grass.eu/

Original Reference: ECONADAPT (Economics of climate change adaptation in Europe)

Brief Summary: IMPRESSIONS focuses on assessing the complex impacts of climate change across sectors. RAPs should include integrated assessments that consider the interplay between rural and urban development. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these methodologies to develop holistic approaches to climate adaptation that enhance regional resilience.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/603906

Original Reference: ENABLE (Enabling Green and Blue Infrastructure Potential in Complex Social-Ecological Regions)

Brief Summary: The IN-HABIT project focuses on promoting inclusive health and well-being in smaller cities. RAPs should include health and well-being strategies that ensure rural populations have access to services typically available in urban areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these insights to enhance rural public health and infrastructure.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/774855

Original Reference: TURAS (Transitioning towards Urban Resilience and Sustainability)

Brief Summary: This project addresses strategies to foster innovation in rural areas, focusing on sustainability. Recommendations: Implement pilot projects that emphasize innovation ecosystems and sustainable practices in rural areas to promote integration with urban economies.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/282834

Original Reference: RECREATE (REsearch network for forward looking activities and assessment of research & innovation prospects in the fields of Climate, Resource Efficiency & raw mATErials)

Brief Summary: Focuses on sustainable land use practices. Recommendations: RAPs should adopt policies that support sustainable land use, ensuring ecosystem services such as water and soil management are preserved across rural-urban areas to promote long-term environmental sustainability.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/603860

Original Reference: ECOPOTENTIAL (Improving future ecosystem benefits through earth observations)

Brief Summary: The LandSense project leverages citizen observatories to monitor land use and environmental changes. RAPs should involve citizens in land use monitoring to improve governance and transparency in rural-urban planning. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these participatory approaches to foster community engagement in regional decision-making.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/641762

Original Reference: GREEN4GREY (Innovative design & development of multifunctional green & blue infrastructure in Flanders grey peri-urban landscapes)

Brief Summary: Discusses urban mobility solutions that support sustainable rural-urban linkages. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should focus on improving transport and mobility infrastructure to strengthen connectivity between rural and urban areas.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/LIFE12 ENV/BE/000479

Original Reference: EKOROB (ECOtones for Reducing Diffusion Pollution)

Brief Summary: This LIFE project focuses on sustainable waste management in rural regions. RAPs should prioritize waste management strategies that reduce environmental impact while promoting recycling and resource efficiency. PoliRuralPlus pilots can apply these practices to improve environmental sustainability in both rural and urban settings.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/LIFE07 ENV/PL/000607

Original Reference: SECOA (Solutions for Environmental contrasts in COastal Areas)

Brief Summary: A project aimed at promoting biodiversity through sustainable land management. Implications: Biodiversity is essential for resilient rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Integrate biodiversity preservation in RAPs to enhance ecological stability and promote sustainable tourism【30†source】【35†source】.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/244151