Following the successful "100 climate solutions projects campaign", an AER/R20 partnership to show the public and private financial world that regions had green projects worthwhile investing into, the R20 is now offering regions training in better projects structuring. Financiers are not only looking for interesting projects, they also need the projects to be presented in a way … [Read more...]
AER & R20: a winning alliance for European regions
This week (19 June 2017) AER President Magnus Berntsson was elected R20 (regions of climate action) President by the R20 Governing Board and General Assembly. AER and R20 have enjoyed a close relationship over the last years, leading to a smooth and almost expected result. After many years of technical assistance to regions throughout the world to enable their green … [Read more...]
AER & R20: where do we stand?
This week (19 June 2017) AER President Magnus Berntsson was elected R20 (regions of climate action) President by the R20 Governing Board and General Assembly. AER and R20 have enjoyed a close relationship over the last years, leading to a smooth and almost expected result. But where do we stand in our alliance with the R20 to help regions fund their green … [Read more...]
Fears expressed regarding White House stance on Paris Agreements
AER condemns the stance taken by President Trump regarding the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreements. European regions have, for very long, been at the forefront of the fight against climate change. AER has participated in many Conference of the Parties and very actively in COP21 and COP22 with the aim of strengthening its political message in favour of a … [Read more...]
Successful event on EU funding for Turkey
More than 100 participants from all across Turkey, including most AER Turkish members, took part in an event on EU funding on Thursday 4 May in Ankara. The event was greatly hosted by Ankara Metropolitan municipality with AER as co-organiser. Wide participation was ensured thanks to the cooperation of the Turkish Ministry of EU affairs, the Association of Turkish … [Read more...]
The 100 Climate Solutions Project Campaign
Important issues were highlighted by local and regional leaders at the COP22 conference in Marrakech, the most urgent one: access to finance for cities and regions. To find solutions to this problem, AER participated, in June 2016, in the launch of the R20 “100 Climate Solutions Project Campaign”. This initial launch was made possible by a grant the R20 received from the … [Read more...]
“SOURCE” is launched in Washington
On Wednesday 19 April at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, AER, R20 and other allies took part in the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation annual meeting. The aim of the event was the launch of a global scale software that supports the preparation of high quality infrastructure projects in a transparent and efficient way. This new tool, named SOURCE, will help … [Read more...]
Join the EU pilot-initiative “Interreg Volunteer Youth”
The Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative is part of the broader European Solidarity Corps Initiative launched by the European Commission in December 2016. IVY officially started on 1st March 2017 and is a 1-year pilot action to offer the possibility to young Europeans aged 18-30 to serve as volunteers in the cross-border, transnational or interregional programmes and … [Read more...]
AER saddened by Westminster attack
While AER members are in London, gathering for their committee plenary meetings, the news of a terrible attack shocked the world. Targeting the UK Parliament, a symbol of democracy, the Assembly of European Regions empathises strongly with the people of the United Kingdom who are having to go through this dreadful event. Our thoughts and sympathy are with the victims, … [Read more...]
Regions most influential through AER, academic research shows
Through a wide research project led by the University of Antwerp, hundreds of regions’ policy actions in Brussels have been studied. How regions work towards Europe and how successful they are were the two topics discussed on Friday 3 February at the Committee of the Regions. Representing the key network of regions in Europe, AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori was invited to … [Read more...]
Message of condolences following the death of Mr Jean-Claude Frécon
It is with great sadness that I was informed of the sudden death of Senator Jean-Claude Frécon, late President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. Local and regional authorities have lost a talented defender of subsidiarity and the Assembly of European Regions a trusted friend. I present, on behalf of all AER members, our sincerest condolences to his wife … [Read more...]
COP22 – AER at the forefront of regional climate change fight in Marrakech
After the COP 21 in Paris last year that led to a historic agreement in the reduction of 40% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2013, the COP 22 in Marrakech is the COP of implementation measures. With the danger of a State like the United States withdrawing its engagement, the mood is bleak in the COP corridors. Another illustration of the importance of local and regional … [Read more...]
Shedding light on Turkey post failed-coup
AER President, Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli led a delegation of AER members and representatives of partner organisations (see list below) to Ankara for unique encounters with regional and national high level officials from the main political parties. The aim of this visit was to show solidarity to Turkey after the failed coup d’Etat on 15 July 2016. AER counts many Turkish … [Read more...]
Joining forces for the future of the Black Sea programme
The 6th AER Black Sea Summit took place in Batumi (Ajara, Georgia) on 15 September. Once more an opportunity for AER members from the Black Sea region to share on their priorities and exchange on the topics they wish to cooperate on. The presence of experts from the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 helped members understand better the subtelties of the … [Read more...]
AER meets EU institution leaders
One week after the Brexit, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and Secretary General Mathieu Mori met with Mr Timmermans, first vice President of the European Commission. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the 2017 work programme of the European Commission but also to enquire about the steps the Commission will take following the loss of one of the key EU members. After … [Read more...]
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