The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a prestigious research university that combines three fundamental tasks – research, education and innovation – in a single mission. With 9,300 employees and nearly 25,000 students, it is one of Europe’s largest research and higher education institutions in the natural sciences and engineering. KIT was awarded the title […]
Natural and cultural heritage as an engine for sustainable rural growth
An EU-funded project used successful natural and cultural heritage-driven practices to provide guidance and assistance for the regeneration of rural areas. Rural areas in the EU represent 83 % of its total area, housing nearly one third of the EU population. Nature and human society in rural areas have co-existed for thousands of years, offering […]