R4Rural focuses on understanding and supporting how rural communities build resilience against twin risks such as depopulation and climate change.
To create a comprehensive knowledge base on small rural communities at risk
To develop a theoretical durability model using the Quadruple Helix approach.
Developing a methodology for Living Lab activities and implementing it with students.
Identifying and disseminating best practices and building resilience.
The project integrates research, community engagement, implementation, and dissemination steps within a single operational framework.
Case studies, stakeholder interviews, and data collection are used to identify resilience indicators.
The framework is tested with local communities, needs are validated, and collaborative design is undertaken.
The methodology is refined through a cycle of application, data collection, and feedback with students.
Activities are disseminated in partner regions, results are published, and policy recommendations are developed.
The project aims to increase institutional and societal capacity through a resilience framework, Living Lab methodology, training package, and handbook.
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