About PURPLE

The potential of Europe's peri-urban agriculture acknowledged by EU institutions.

Read the PURPLE press release (versions in English or French) following the adoption by the European Parliament in its plenary session on 8 July of a report on the future of the CAP post 2013.

For an overview of the PURPLE network, read our latest leaflet and watch our short film about peri-urban regions.

A new film about peri-urban Île de France examines the challenge of conserving the environment - and agricultural heritage - in the face of continued urban expansion.

Next PURPLE General Assembly, Bruges 11 October, 2010

The PURPLE General Assembly on 11 October will be followed by a two day conference on 12 and 13 October: Green Works: developing open space in peri-urban areas organised by the Flemish Land Agency within the framework of the Belgian Presidency. Partners from five European projects will be taking part. Those wishing to attend can register on the conference website using the link above.

Europe's peri-urban potential: beyond urban-rural links

Full details, including presentations from this PURPLE conference, held in Brussels on 12 November 2009

Conference: Fostering Biodiversity and sustainable water management in peri-urban regions, a new CAP to face new challenges

Wednesday 26 May, 2010
Programme
Highlights
Background paper on water management
Presentation Roald Lapperre, Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Presentation Jurgen Tack, founder of the Belgian Biodiversity Platform

Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion
PURPLE's response to the DG Regio Green Paper is now available

CAP Health Check 2008 - European Parliament resolution refers to peri-urban areas