Pilot project
We provide, support and do research on the development and implementation of model projects in rural areas. The focus is always on central regional issues and the transferability of findings to other thematic fields. Regional solution strategies are designed, innovative approaches are developed and tested. The experience gained from the model projects flow directly into our consulting services, expertises or specialist events.
Our clients are federal ministries or subordinate institutions as well as regional authorities and organisations.

The project "Globally Sustainable Community (GNK)" Palatinate supports municipalities in the Palatinate Forest in the local implementation of the 17 SDGs of the Agenda 2030. In this context, the IfLS Consulting and Projects in a cooperation with the...
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Diverse demands on the forest and uses are associated with different interests, including those of forestry and nature conservation actors, which require a fact-based dialogue. The goal of sustainable, near-natural forest management is to balance the...
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The project "Globally Sustainable Community (GNK)" Palatinate supports municipalities in the Palatinate Forest in the local implementation of the 17 SDGs of the Agenda 2030. In this context, the IfLS Consulting and Projects in a cooperation with the...
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Within the framework of the "CoAct" project, the realization of a plant for the conversion of residual biomass into activated carbon and fuels is being examined. In addition to the technical process, the economic and ecological effects and...
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In the second programme period (2012-2015) funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, activities of the Bioenergy Regions from the first period were developed further and focused. Practical testing and realization of promoting...
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In cooperation with the Mittelhessen Climate Protection and Energy Agency (Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Mittelhessen – KEM) and the department for rural areas (ALR) of the Vogelsberg County, starting in June 2009 the IfLS contributes to the...
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'Smart villages' in the context of the Smart Rural 21 project are understood as rural areas and communities which - building on their strengths and challenges - follow a development and innovation process based on participation and cooperation....
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The ‘Regional Services for the Public Action Programme’ has been launched by the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) as a part of the ‘Rural Infrastructure Initiative’. Within the framework of this spatial planning...
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As part of the "Rural Infrastructure Initiative", the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs has launched the "Regional Services of General Interest Action Programme". 21 rural regions will receive financial and technical support...
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Until the year 2007, 10.000 new all-day schools will be established in the course of the reorganisation of the German education landscape. In order to allow for pupils and teachers to experience a successful day at school healthy snacks and lunch are...
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