”We Are Ystad” gathers entrepreneurs, associations, politicians, and officials to strengthen the dialogue, increase understanding, and together develop the business climate in Ystad municipality.

SÄVa in Smålatorp develops a living landscape where forest, meadow and water interact. Through the restoration of wetlands and cultural environments as well as new accessible paths, biodiversity, recreation and local collaboration are strengthened.

The Sea Kingdom of Skåne will become better known to visitors from Greater Copenhagen through strengthened collaboration, skills development, and joint marketing of nature, culture, and local experiences.

A new trail will connect nature, culture and history from Småland to the coast of Skåne – and create new experiences along the way.

The project strengthens sustainable entrepreneurship in Österlen through networks, knowledge and collaboration for small and medium-sized enterprises.

We are now making it easier for young people to realize their ideas in eastern Skåne. Through three umbrella projects, young people can quickly and easily seek support for their own initiatives that develop the countryside.

Young people in eastern Skåne want to be involved and have an impact – now we are creating the structures to make it possible. Through a youth-led initiative, we are strengthening commitment, knowledge and faith in the future throughout the leader area.

Vinslöv is developing an accessible equestrian facility where more people can participate in equestrian sports and community, regardless of functional ability.

Project for the development of station locations in Hässleholm that strengthens collaboration, engagement and future belief in the local community.

RÖRD creates an art meeting place for children in Skåne where play, participation and sensory experiences are at the center.

Floating sauna in Kåseberga attracts visitors all year round. A sustainable investment that strengthens the harbor as a meeting place and tourist destination.

A leader project in eastern Skåne strengthens tennis clubs through collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint solutions.

How do you want to develop your community? The Leader project Living station communities invites to collaboration meetings in Vinslöv, Sösdala, Vittsjö, Tyringe, Bjärnum, and Hästveda. Meet project manager Emma Ernstsson, share your ideas, and be part of influencing the future of the community!

A delegation from the Czech LAG Holicko visited Leader Östra Skåne to be inspired by local projects, exchange experiences and discuss the future of rural development in Europe.

Listen to Ermina Ström summarize the leader project "Young in Eastern Skåne" in twenty minutes.

Leader Östra Skåne has five new board members. Here you can read more about their experiences and what they bring to the work for local development.

In our magazine 2026 you will meet the projects, people and ideas that are developing Eastern Skåne - for real.

Leader Eastern Skåne welcomes project applications within focus area three, green transformation.

Get to know Leader Östra Skåne's new project manager and youth coach.

Leader Östra Skåne's association meeting will take place in April 2026. So now is the time to start looking for suitable representatives for the association's board and nomination committee and to write motions.

New project coach and administrator at Leader Eastern Skåne!

Time to apply for support for your project? Join one of our digital activities!

Are you passionate about young people's participation in rural development? Do you want to help develop eastern Skåne? Apply for a job as a project manager/youth coach with us!

The Leader method is highlighted in an interim report by SVESAM – the Inquiry into Sweden's Cohesion Development

For ten years, Joanna Persson has worked with Leader. Here she shares her lessons, the memorable projects, and why local development never becomes monotonous.

How can we take care of Hanö Bay by viewing the sea, coast, waterways, and people as a whole? Through ecosystem-based marine management, actors with different perspectives come together to share knowledge, build networks, and develop concrete actions.

Nearly 80 people participated when the leader project ”The Sea Kingdom of Skåne – closer than you think” was presented at Bykrogen in Österslöv. During the morning, collaboration, marketing, and new opportunities for businesses and associations were in focus.

What happens when you set out on a motorhome vacation without any major plan? For me and Enzo, the journey also became an exploration among leader projects, hiking trails, farms, and local initiatives. Suddenly, Leader appeared almost everywhere.

How can a simple fruit create businesses, meeting places and innovation? Follow the journey of the apple through Leader projects that develop cultivation, processing, education, tourism and the future Swedish apple industry.

Maria Lundgren, Leader Skåne Mitt Nordväst, has interviewed County Governor Peter Danielsson about the future role of rural areas and Leader.

All over Sweden and Finland, so-called abandoned house detectives are working to map empty houses, contact owners and create new life in the countryside through reuse and moving in.

During the first meeting, ideas were developed to strengthen young people's participation. Now we are looking for more people who want to join.

A new compilation based on over 3,000 projects shows how local initiatives create long-term development throughout Sweden.

Interview with Jeanette Junge about how Leader projects strengthen rural areas in eastern Skåne.

Study visit to Farm Fish, projects on seaweed and water conservation, and international perspectives when the Blue Leader Meeting was held in Eastern Skåne.

Leader and southeast Skåne were highlighted at the "European Startup Village Forum 2025" in Brussels.