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Animating LEADER local development action in rural Austria
LEADER Local Action Groups in Austria benefit from strong cooperation at national level, which is animated through coordinated actions by the country’s National Network and LEADER Forum.
Water efficiency benefits flow from CAP Strategic Plans
Water efficiency is the topic of a new Policy Insights article which highlights how the CAP can help rural Europe use water wisely by better protecting the quality and quantity of EU water reserves.
New Good Practice stories published
The website's latest Good Practice stories include an agroecology project, new kindergarten facilities, climate-friendly peat management and a novel approach to food tourism in Austria.
Latest publications
Policy Insights - Reinforcing rural tourism resilience
Rural tourism can bring economic and demographic benefits for rural communities and helps to maintain traditions and heritage. This article offers insights into EU policy that help safeguard the resilience of rural tourism.
LEADER example: 'Valorising and protecting the region’s natural potential', Austria
This summary overviews the projects of an Austrian Local Action Group (LAG) working to improve the nature tourism,…
LEADER example: 'Creative Industries: impacts on tourism and education', Austria
This summary overviews the activities of an Austrian Local Action Group (LAG) to transform and re-purpose buildings…
