ARC 2020

10/04/2025

Is CAP simplification truly simple? Or is it a complex twist in EU agri-policy?

The EU’s push to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has sparked debate — and it’s not just about red tape. From environmental standards to farmers’ livelihoods, this “simplification” might complicate more than it clarifies.

🚜 Why does it matter?
🌱 Who stands to gain or lose?
📚 We break it all down in our latest article. Dive in here:
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A simpler, streamlined EU farming subsidy programme can only be a good thing … right? Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Here, Natasha Foote digs into what we currently know about the next simplification shake up of the Common Agricultural Policy and why keeping it simple is not always...

29/11/2024

25/11/2024

🌱 Weaving Common Ground 🌱

Discover how diverse actors of sustainable rural initiatives across Europe are uniting to create resilient and fair food systems. Our gathering in Poland delves into the collaborative efforts from local to European levels, emphasizing the importance of trust and cooperation in driving systemic change.

Read more about these inspiring initiatives and the Marburg Action Plan for Future-Proof Food Systems here: https://www.arc2020.eu/weaving-common-ground-a-european-triangle-for-rural-action/


-Uniwersytet-Ludowy-w-Grzybowie -Ekologiczno-Kulturalne-Ziarno Commune de Plessé .deutschland/ Forum Synergies Robert Bosch Stiftung Kocham Mazowsze UNEP/GRID-Warszawa Rzeczpospolita

On 28 November - 1 December, in the rural village of Grzybów, Poland, ARC2020 is co-organising a European gathering of sustainable rural initiatives to take stock of a new political situation of Europe and to look into possibilities of cooperation: “Weaving Common Ground” between rural and urba...

15/10/2024

We are thrilled to announce the Michael Dower Award for Rural Resilience! 🌍
This award aims to showcase outstanding examples of how local communities and individuals are tackling economic, environmental, and social challenges to build rural resilience. It promotes local empowerment across by helping applicants share their experiences, practices, and knowledge with others. Ultimately, the award will further Michael Dower’s vision of a better future for Europe’s rural peoples and places while strengthening democracy from the bottom up.
Rural resilience is about individuals and communities who take their destiny into their own hands, adapting to and recovering from challenges. It’s for those who challenge outdated structures and policies to foster a sustainable future 🌱
The award features two categories:
🔸 Outstanding Community Initiative in Rural Resilience
🔸 Outstanding Individual Effort in Promoting Rural Resilience
Applications are now open until 14 February 2025 🗓️. You can submit your application through our online forms available on our website, in any European language.
Learn more about the award and apply here: www.michaeldoweraward.eu 👀

Let’s work together to uplift rural communities across Europe! 💚

Countryside & Community Research Institute Forum Synergies Prepare AISBL Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG RRD)

24/07/2024

Brussels – Who’s Got the Top Jobs and What Will They Do?
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09/07/2024

⭐️⭐️Communications for Sustainable Food - How do we take everyone with us?⭐️⭐️

In Marburg 🇩🇪 kollektiv von MORGEN (the Collective of Tomorrow) is collaborating with food education activists and other stakeholders to formulate regional communications strategies around sustainable food. Here are three highlights from a recent workshop hosted by the Kollektiv in collaboration the BNE (Education for Sustainable Development) Coordination Office:

🫘 Target Group Analysis: Participants analysed key target groups “Which target group are we actually reaching and where?”

🌽 Factors of success: Participants evaluated the various factors impacting communication strategies.

👩🏾‍🌾 Creative Project Planning: Participants formed small groups to prioritise and develop potential regional projects focused on “EatingCultureChange” and “Food Policies”.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full story!

ARC2020 partners with kollektiv von MORGEN and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft bäuerliche Landwirtschaft Hessen in the project “Rural Europe Takes Action – Germany”, supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

📸 Ann-Marie Weber