We would like to draw your attention to the European Rural Sustainability Gathering 2017 (ERSG 2017) to take place in Karditsa, Greece, 17-21 May 2017. The Gathering is organised by Forum Synergies, and coorganised by Karditsa Development Agency, Iliosporoi Network, Peliti Seed Network, and Euracademy Association.

ERSG 2017 will focus on social economy, cooperatives and grassroots initiatives in rural Greece. The three-day gathering will be an opportunity to meet people with a spirit of cooperation and action for sustainable rural development from across Europe. We will visit highlights of local sustainable initiatives and development action in a region withstrong civil society engagement.

Please access the Programme and Organisational Information.

Also, please have a look at the field visits planned.

Euracademy Association and the South and East Cork Area Development Partnership invite you to take part in the 16th Summer Academy entitled “Resilient communities: pillars of sustainable rural development”.
The Summer Academy this year will be held in Cork, Ireland, and the surrounding area, from 3rd to 8th September 2017

The theme: How can rural communities become more resilient and face the 21st century’s challenges so that their sustainable development can be assured.

For more information please look at the 16th Summer Academy Announcement.

In order to participate in the Summer Academy, you need to fill in the online Registration Form or alternatively fill in the Registration form (text file) you can download here and return it to us by 15 July 2017.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact:

Demetris Mylonas

E: info@euracademy.org
T: +30 2107525080
F:+30 2107523669