The INSPIRE project promotes wellbeing and inclusion for people living in European rural areas, through research, policy solutions and pilot interventions. It analyses social inclusion...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economyAgri-food+19 more
Pyronear is a non-profit open-source initiative using low-tech, energy-efficient systems to detect wildfires early and protect natural ecosystems. By collaborating with local fire departments and...
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Transformative Digital TransitionDigitalElectronics+13 more
Posmo, short for positive mobility, is a Swiss data cooperative dedicated to fostering fairness, transparency, and sustainability in the management of personal mobility data. It...
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Transformative Digital TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+11 more
Peloponnese Trails is a transformative regional initiative weaving together hiking infrastructure, social economy, digital mapping, and green transition to revitalise rural Greece. Backed by cooperative...
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Regenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+10 more
In 2024, leaders from various sectors collaborated to explore how to integrate social impact into everyday business practices, identifying key interactions like shopping and commuting...
Lormes, a rural town in France, transformed itself into a “Village of the Future” through community-driven digital innovation. By launching initiatives like a digital hub...
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Regenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+12 more
The digital divide - an imbalance in access to digital technology and the internet—remains a pressing issue that exacerbates socioeconomic disparities. To address this, territorial...
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Transformative Digital TransitionDigitalDigital Platforms+8 more
The " 1000 Cafés" program aims to open, sustain, and develop multi-service cafés in French villages with fewer than 3,500 inhabitants. The various local services...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economyLocal employment+5 more
This article is part of a series of introductory pieces for the Ambassadors of the EU Proximity and Social Economy Platform. Ambassadors play a pivotal...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economyConstruction+39 more
The Data Tank is an organisation dedicated to unlocking the potential of data for the common good by promoting responsible data re-use and inclusive data...
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PartnershipsTransformative Digital TransitionProximity and social economy+23 more
