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Extensive livestock farming has been analyzed to determine strategies to address climate change and to disseminate its current situation to administrative bodies and the public at large. Extensive livestock farming is an activity with significant …

The SUDOE region is characterized, on the one hand, by rural and inland areas experiencing population decline and struggling to maintain jobs and services, and on the other hand, by densely populated urban centers and peripheral coastal areas where …

The challenge addressed is to achieve a socially cohesive and territorially balanced SUDOE region by developing a green and social economy in aging and depopulated rural communities. An integrated approach is implemented to foster economic development …

SMEs in the agri-food sector face several common challenges: rising costs, technological advancements, and climate change. Furthermore, the flow of knowledge between academia and the business sector is limited, especially in the more rural areas of the …

The psychosocial difficulties faced by young people are increasing in rural areas, recently exacerbated by the economic and climate crises and post-COVID disruptions. These challenges widen inequalities, preventing them from accessing quality employment. …

The project proposes to experiment with building a shared support methodology among social and solidarity economy (SSE) networks for rural entities affected by future major socioeconomic changes, through the creation of local cooperation platforms. It …

ResilientES aims to revitalize the non-urban, rural and inland territories of SUDOE with the social economy (SE) as the engine of socio-economic development, based on the endogenous resources of these territories and the collaboration between local actors …

The ECOSPHEREWINES project aims to improve wine-growing landscapes, a crucial economic and tourism resource in the SUDOE region affected by depopulation and an aging population, where preserving natural and environmental capital is vital for rural …

In recent decades, the issue of climate change has become intertwined with the economy, raising concerns about the potential impact of mitigation actions on industries and markets. Researchers question whether the current global economy is sustainable. …

The SUDOE region has the largest vineyard area in the European Union. Over the next three years (2025–2028), the Soil&WineResidues project will work to promote a more sustainable wine production model based on the principles of the circular economy. …

RuralSilverHubS addresses three common challenges in the Southwest region: aging, rural depopulation, and limited access to certain services. The increase in the over-55 population in rural areas creates new needs that require innovative solutions …

The project's socioeconomic impact on each target group is summarized below. Photonics SMEs had the opportunity to enhance their business skills through personalized expert advice during roadshow events. Examples include: support for an Italian SME from …

Along with the promotion of organic farming, integrated pest management (IPM) is one of the tools for managing pests with low pesticide input. IPM relies on non-chemical prevention and control to reduce dependence on pesticides. This approach has been …

In a growth-driven world, the expansion of extractive industries is a pressing challenge. The growing need for resources creates a global expansion of rural and natural ecosystems, triggering socio-ecological disruptions. This translates into the …