SEL–NTUA joined the RURACTIVE Masterclass on Rural Innovation in Zagori, Greece

On 22–23 October 2026, PhD candidate Evridiki Barka from the Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of the National Technical University of Athens (SEL–NTUA) participated in the RURACTIVE Masterclass on Rural Innovation, organised by the Ecomuseum Zagori in the framework of the European Horizon Europe project RURACTIVE.

The Masterclass brought together researchers, practitioners and local stakeholders to exchange knowledge and experiences on sustainable rural development, focusing on culture and cultural innovation, nature-based and cultural tourism, as well as biodiversity, climate change adaptation and mitigation, social inclusion and justice. The event also provided an opportunity to disseminate NURISH's objectives and activities through discussions with participants and the distribution of informational materials.

Participants also explored local initiatives developed by the Ecomuseum Zagori, including the integration of traditional knowledge and digital tools to promote cultural heritage, biodiversity awareness and community engagement.

The Masterclass highlighted the importance of local knowledge, community participation and cross-project knowledge exchange in developing more resilient, inclusive and sustainable rural communities.

More information: https://www.ruractive.eu/dynamos/masterclasses/zagori