Over 400 rural delegates from 40 European countries gathered in Inverurie, Scotland, for the 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP) on October 20-23.
It isn't that communities lack capacity for change; they lack the support to deliver.
This message is behind the Inverurie Declaration, a call for systemic change that asks for partnership from European, national, and regional authorities.
Theona L Morrison, Chair of Scottish Rural Action, shared her reflections on the event, highlighting the power of rural communities to respond to global crises.
Author's summary: European Rural Parliament 2025 gathers in Scotland.