The Sixth European Rural Parliament (ERP) took place in Inverurie, Scotland, drawing over 400 delegates from across Europe to discuss rural innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment. Wales was proudly represented through the Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales, where Professor Mike Woods led a workshop on community-led research and showcasing how Welsh communities are tackling rural challenges.
Why it matters
- Rural Voices in policy: The ERP ensures that rural communities, including those in Wales, influence European decision-making on sustainability, inequality and innovation.
- Cross-border collaboration: Wales’ participation strengthens ties with Scotland and wider Europe, sharing knowledge and building alliances for rural development.
- Grassroots solutions: Delegates highlighted community-led approaches to global challenges such as climate resilience, rural economies, and social inclusion.
With Arsyllfa Cymru | Observatory Wales, as Wales’s only associate ERCA member, Welsh rural perspectives have a clear route into European networks and conversations.
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