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Exchanging practices on attracting and retaining skilled talent in European regions

How can European regions create the conditions for skilled professionals to build their careers and futures locally? KMOP joined an interregional exchange in Catalonia, Spain, to explore practical approaches to talent retention, regional development and sustainable economic growth. KMOP participated in a two-day study visit in Sant Quirze del Vallès, Spain, on 22–23 October 2026,

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KMOP Dialogues: The school of tomorrow in focus

Five discussions on digital safety, artificial intelligence and support for educators, pupils and families In October 2026, five KMOP Dialogues discussions explored the challenges facing schools today. More than 650 educators, researchers and other members of the education community took part. The discussions examined practical approaches to children’s online safety, the use of artificial intelligence

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Exploring how VET institutions can embed sustainability at the EfVET conference

At the 35th EfVET Annual Conference in Brussels, KMOP facilitated a workshop on embedding sustainability across vocational education and training institutions. KMOP took part in the 35th EfVET Annual Conference, held in Brussels from 21 to 23 October 2026. The event brought together more than 600 vocational education and training (VET) professionals, policymakers, researchers and

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Free guide for family carers of persons with disabilities

Supporting a relative with a disability. Understand your role. Find support. Take action. To celebrate United Nations’ International Day of Care and Support, COFACE Families Europe and the KMOP Education Hub are pleased to launch a new free guide for family carers of persons with disabilities. The guide brings together practical information, resources and guidance

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Making consent education and protection from violence accessible to young women with intellectual disabilities

Across Europe, young women with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) face a heightened risk of sexual and gender-based violence. Yet many have limited access to sexuality education, safeguarding information, and accessible ways to seek help. Closing this gap is the aim of “BREAK”, a European initiative in which KMOP is working with seven European organizations

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KMOP shares early findings on nature-based interventions at an international meeting in Peru

KMOP discussed preliminary findings from its study on nature-based interventions (NBIs) at the 2nd International Workshop of the EU-funded NATURELAB project, held in Peru from 12 to 16 October. The workshop took place at Colegio Médico del Perú alongside the project’s 3rd Consortium Meeting. The meetings brought together project partners to exchange knowledge and discuss

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AI, Data and Justice: How can we promote equality and fairer decisions?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our societies and affecting fundamental rights and equality. When algorithms support investigations or legal decisions, they can reproduce discrimination embedded in the data they rely on. The challenge is to recognise when their results may be unfair—and to know how to respond. That question was at the centre of “Closing

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Turning interregional cooperation into stronger policies for rural youth

How can regions improve the policies that shape opportunities for young people in rural areas? Rural Youth Future brought eight regions together to share solutions, learn from good practices, and support improvements to the policy instruments that affect rural communities. Through interregional cooperation, the partnership exchanged experience, explored local initiatives and identified 20 good practices.

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