ABOUT THE PROJECT

Rural Resilience: Building a Thriving Countryside

Rural resilience starts on the ground, with farmers, local communities, and changemakers shaping a sustainable countryside. But it is also forged at regional, national, and transnational levels, where policies, funding, and governance shape the conditions for rural life. As social, economic, and environmental crises intensify, strengthening these foundations has never been more urgent. Through collaboration, advocacy, and grassroots innovation, we aim to ensure that rural communities do more than survive. They can thrive—creating a countryside that is vibrant, sustainable, and fair.

2025-2026: Strengthening Networks, Shaping Policy, Changing the Narrative

The next two years of the Rural Resilience project will focus on deepening connections between rural actors and European policy frameworks. Strengthening rural networks, fostering peer learning, and amplifying grassroots innovations are key to this phase. Farmers, policymakers, and civil society will exchange knowledge through initiatives during annual themed working Gatherings, and events throughout the year.

At the same time, we will share policy analysis and co-develop proposals on food sovereignty and systems, land access, and biodiversity. Through advocacy, storytelling, and deep listening exercises, we will challenge misconceptions about rural life, ensuring that the diversity and dynamism of the countryside are reflected in European policy discussions.

2020-2024: Laying the Foundations

The first phases of Rural Resilience built strong networks in France and across Europe. We connected with rural communities and highlighted innovative socio-ecological transitions.

These foundations expanded to Germany, Poland, and other regions, linking grassroots action with policy engagement and strengthening transnational solidarity.

Check out some of that work in our reports from phase 1 and phase 2 of the project.

 

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Rural Resilience is a collective adventure. It is open to all who want to shape the future of rural Europe. Farmers, policymakers, researchers, and engaged citizens each have a role to play.

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LEARNINGS FROM OUR 2024 GATHERING

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