Projects & Practice

Supporting the engagement of civil society

Keywords:: Social inclusion, Stakeholder involvement
Countries:: Austria

A Local Action Group engaged local coordinators to stimulate volunteer action and engagement in grassroots initiatives.

Pilot project Result-based Nature conservation Plan (RNP)

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Nature conservation, Protected areas
Countries:: Austria

Implementing a result-based nature conservation measure for species and habitat protection as to allow more flexibility for farmers in choosing and implementing management activities suitable to their land.

Exchanging good practices on integrating immigrants in rural areas across the EU

Keywords:: Inter-territorial/Transnational cooperation, LEADER/CLLD, Migrants, Social inclusion
Countries:: Austria, Finland, Sweden

A Finnish NGO used EAFRD funding in a transnational project to exchange and develop best practices for integrating immigrants and refugees in rural areas.

Community-led nature conservation in Austria

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Information & promotion activities, Nature conservation
Countries:: Austria

Austria`s western Vorarlberg region used EAFRD funding to develop a support network to help its communities protect local wildlife and natural habitats.

Bühübl - Horse-assisted therapy centre for children

Keywords:: Healthcare, LEADER/CLLD, Social inclusion, Youth
Countries:: Austria

An Austrian farm used EAFRD funding to convert the holding into a horse-assisted therapy centre for children and adults with special needs.

RIKK - Fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding

Keywords:: Migrants, Social inclusion, Social services
Countries:: Austria

The ‘RIKK’ project aimed to develop regional, intercultural competences, for a more unified approach to many initiatives supporting better integration of immigrants.