The LIFE programme is the funding tool of the EU for the environment and climate action. The programme has recently opened its 2019 call for proposals.
The bioeconomy-related calls are the following:
More information on the 2019 call is available in the following link as well as in the FAQs.
Over 400 rural development stakeholders gathered in Brussels to join ‘networX – Inspiring Rural Europe’, a unique event recognising the value of rural networking, demonstrating its results and proactively looking at its future. The event hosted also the Rural Inspiration Awards Ceremony, where six EAFRD-funded projects were awarded for their contribution to making European rural areas more inclusive, competitive and sustainable.
Launched by Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, and Chief Spokesperson for the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, 'networX' hosted more than 20 interactive working sessions, a marketplace and programme of performances, showing how rural development policy enhances vibrant communities and nourishes local cultures. The event provided ample time and space for informal networking, inspiring conversations and sharing of experiences.
Overall, the event identified the most successful aspects of rural development networking which should be strengthened in the future and inspired participants from all over Europe to build on their achievements and engage even more in networking! Key moments of the event are available in this short videoclip.
A collection of highlights on rural networking illustrates how rural networks support entrepreneurship, heritage, environment and vibrant communities in rural areas. The book is available in English, French and German.
The winners of the ENRD Rural Inspiration Awards were announced on the evening of 11 April during a nail-biting ceremony hosted by Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development, at ‘networX – Inspiring Rural Europe’.
The Rural Inspiration Awards recognise the most inspiring initiatives funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) demonstrating the contribution of Rural Development policy towards a more competitive, sustainable and inclusive rural Europe.
The 2019 Rural Inspiration Awards winners are:
An expert jury selected one winner for each of the 5 thematic categories from the overall list of 25 nominees. The Popular Vote winner was selected by online voting. The 25 nominees have been shortlisted by the ENRD Contact Point from a total of 176 entries proposed by the National Rural Network support units.
On 11-12 April, over 400 rural development enthusiasts will gather in Brussels for 'networX', the event building on ten years of rural development networking. The agenda is now available online.
An interactive format will ensure plenty of space and time for informal discussions, inspiring conversations and sharing of experiences.
The new EAFRD Projects Brochure on Youth and Generational Renewal is available on the ENRD website!
This issue includes twelve EAFRD-funded projects that show how Rural Development policy is helping to make rural areas more attractive places for young people to live and work, in agriculture and beyond.
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This project is gathering agricultural stakeholders in Tuscany to foster farming with biogas. It aims to reduce the carbon footprint, increase sustainability and build resilience to climate change in cropping systems.
Find this and other inspiring projects in our Rural Bioeconomy Portal!
This Portuguese project is reusing agricultural by-products for animal feed, biodegradable plastics and the treatment of animal effluents.
Get inspired by this and other projects collected in our Rural Bioeconomy Portal!
In Spain, a LEADER initiative is producing recycled woodchips from wooden pallets and packages and is improving the use of biomass resources as well as contributing to climate change mitigation.
Find this and other inspiring projects in our Rural Bioeconomy Portal!
In Estonia, an EAFRD-funded project is saving tons of hay from waste and using this previously unexploited resource to generate bioenergy.
Get inspired by this and other projects collected in our Rural Bioeconomy Portal!
An EAFRD-funded project set up a small-scale mobile biogas refinery so that Irish farmers can process biomass.
The project will provide new opportunities to diversify agricultural production and contribute to reducing GHG emissions in the agricultural sector.
Get inspired by this and other projects collected in our Rural Bioeconomy Portal!
