Masterclass in Scotland, United Kingdom
Agenda
Day 1 – Expert Presentations and Thematic Focus
Introduction of RURACTIVE’s approach to innovation and exploring the following Rural Development Drivers:
- Sustainable agri-food and ecosystem management
- Energy transition and climate neutrality
- Local services, health and wellbeing
The programme will also integrate the following cross-cutting priorities:
- Social justice and inclusion
- Biodiversity
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Sessions include presentations by subject experts, discussions and examples from the RURACTIVE Solutions Catalogue, fostering a deep understanding of how innovations respond to the Rural Development Drivers in practice.
Day 2 – Field Visit to Glensaugh Farm
Glensaugh Farm is part of the James Hutton Institute and travel will be provided to and from the site. Participants explore on-going projects demonstrating the implementation of innovations in real-life contexts.
This day also connects with the RURACTIVE Peer-to-Peer session, organised by GrowBiz, Scotland, providing participants with the opportunity to engage directly with local practitioners and stakeholders. Informal networking and discussions will take place throughout the day.
Day 3 – Reflection and Discussion
The final day is dedicated to reflection and synthesis, inviting participants to share their insights and observations from the first two days. Group discussions focus on how the Rural Development Drivers interlink with practical applications observed during the field visit and on how these lessons can inform broader rural innovation strategies across Europe.
More details on the agenda will follow.