Ireland Introduction Where: The Southern Border Region in Ireland is mainly rural in nature and is made up of 6 administrative Counties, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. Key Issues: Concerns about impact of BREXIT on Border communities, social and economic marginalisation, need for greater endogenous development and social Read more…
France Introduction Jean-Noël Landemaine took over his parents’ farm in 2003, which was run on 100 hectares of conventional land. The farm produced 15 hectares of cereals, 25 hectares of silage maize and 425,000 litres of milk. Jean-Noël quickly became aware of climate change and the decline in biodiversity; he Read more…
Spain Introduction It is the trip to the best of nature in Castilla – La Mancha, recognized through our network of Red Natura 2000 spaces, with tourism companies committed to conservation and local development, and that have established a collaboration with the managing entities. of protected natural spaces, and whose Read more…
Austria Introduction The Innovation Network District Kitzbühel (INK) is a pioneering initiative fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at the regional level. Established in response to a study highlighting the Kitzbühel district’s lack of innovation, the INK collaborates with diverse stakeholders, including businesses, research institutions, and the local community. Addressing challenges such Read more…
Czech Republic Introduction The Green Garden Apartments were created in 2009 – 2010 by removing unused greenhouses in a dilapidated horticulture farm in Mladá Vozice. On the resulting area, an accommodation facility was built that inspires guests to a balanced and considerate lifestyle. For example, it uses solar water heating, Read more…
Czech Republic Introduction In 2018, the Technology Club – Tékáčko was established in Albrechtice nad Orlicí, designed for children and youth who are interested in creating new, interactive and fun projects, want to learn the basics of robotics, learn the processes of programming, orient themselves in graphic design and 3D Read more…
France Introduction In the rural commune of La Chapelle Au Riboul, the municipal council, totally renewed in the last elections in 2020, is beginning a reflection on cooperation and citizen participation. It’s about co-building the commune project, working with the entire population, and not seeing elected officials as “knowing everything.” Read more…
Czech Republic Introduction Transformation of the dilapidated and fire-destroyed cultural monument of the Třemešek Castle in Dolní Studénky into a lively community centre that will serve the entire LAG Šumperk countryside region. It includes a social enterprise, the Třemešek Café (which selling certified regional products), a family centre, a pilot Read more…
Czech Republic Introduction Due to the project a new place for community gathering and organizing local support for socially excluded inhabitants was established in the town of Dobříš – the biggest town of our LAG (9000 people). We put together people who offer help with those who need it. In Read more…
France Introduction With a common concern to combat climate change, a group of citizens have formed an association to preserve living conditions on our planet and act in favour of future generations. Their project: to support the development of a wind farm in St Hilaire du Maine, Mayenne. The project Read more…