Are you undertaking a project or initiative in your region that puts European cohesion into practice? The AER invites you to apply for the 2021 Emperor Maximilian Prize! Instituted in 1997 by the Land of Tirol and the town of Innsbruck, the prestigious 'Emperor Maximilian Prize for European Service at the Regional and Local Level' is awarded biennially to pioneering … [Read more...]
#ShineBright for an eco-friendly world, Abruzzo!
The region of Abruzzo (IT) has been very active in the past 6 months. AER has been working on climate change and energy transition for many years and Abruzzo has provided valuable input into this initiative. On the occasion of the AER Committee Plenaries 2017, in Nancy (FR), Abruzzo received a #ShineBright award for its remarkable action in the climate change field. In … [Read more...]
Covasna’s relentless engagement for e-health deployment #ShineBright
Covasna has shown that with political will we really can make change happen. We offered them a ShineBright award for this reason. Covasna have shown relentless engagement for e-health deployment. A special recognition to Marta Tatar, who as a cardiologist and a politician knows exactly what health innovation can bring for a region. Two years ago, AER worked hard for … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Promoting sustainability, taste & equality in Jämtand & Härjedalen
On the occasion of this year Regional Innovation Award on Circular Economy, ShineBright on the regions of Jämtand and Härjedalen in Sweden that presented their project Food In Action. The initiative aims at creating successful, sustainable concepts, experiences and brands within the field of sustainable, creative gastronomy. It promotes new ways to grow, serve and enjoy … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Västerbotten’ sustainable & innovative social development
On the Occasion of the Regional Innovation Award on Circular Economy, ShineBright on the region of Västerbotten, in Sweden that presented its project The Innovation Loop - an ecosystem for Open Social Innovation. The main purpose is to create the best possible atmosphere and excellent opportunities for ideas and innovation to flourish. The Innovation Loop is designed to … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Sustainable cities in Timis
On the Occasion of the Regional Innovation Award on Circular Economy, ShineBright on the region of Timis, in Romania that presented its project on Urbanize Hub. The start-up, Urbanize Hub, is an online platform built around the idea of urban development and oriented towards the study and promotion of sustainable future cities. The initiative is covering the following … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Brussels Region’s shift to circular economy
On the Occasion of the Regional Innovation Award on Circular Economy, ShineBright on the Brussels Region, in Belgium that presented its Program for a Circular Economy (BRPCE). On the initiative of 3 regional Ministries he Brussels Region has adopted in March 2016 a global strategy for moving from a linear to a circular economy: The Brussels Regional Program for a Circular … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Vojvodina improves waste management systems
On the Occasion of the Regional Innovation Award on Circular Economy, ShineBright on the region of Vojvodina, in Serbia that presented its project on a Regional Waste Management Center. The overall objective of the project is to develop an EU-standard integrated sustainable solid waste management system in the region of Zrenjanin, Vojvodina. In the region, there is no … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Zuid Holland ‘biological revolution’
On the Occasion of the Regional Innovation Award on Circular Economy, ShineBright on the region of Zuid Holland, and more especially the village of Berkel en Rodenrijs in Netherlands that presented its project on Biological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture. The initiative started in 1967, where Jan Koppert set out to reduce the usage of chemicals in commercial indoor … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Umbria promotes business & schools cooperation
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER award, ShineBright on the region of Umbria, Italy that presented its project of Business at school. The initiative aims to promote cooperation between schools and the business community by providing training and various related activities to students. The main objective is to provide young people with the necessary skills for the … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Vrancea facilitates remigrated children’s integration
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER award, ShineBright on Vrancea County, Romania that presented its project "Grow up in Vrancea - Remigrated children in Vrancea County - Educated, Supported, Counseled!" The scope of this project is to facilitate the social and educational integration of children that return in Romania after a period abroad. The initiative implements … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Youth projects in Lower Austria
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER Award, ShineBright on the region of Lower Austria that presented its project on Youth Coaches for Lower Austria Communities. Initially a pilot-project, Youth Coaches has been integrated in the normal course of activities of Lower Austria authorities. The initiative provides support for the implementation of youth projects for … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Hedmark’s Youth County Council
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER award ShineBright on the region of Hedmark, Norway, that presented its project of a Youth County Council. This initiative, promotes the involvement of Youth in regional politics. Norway conducts its governance on three different levels: the State, the county (fylke) and the local level. At the county level, the County Council represents … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Youth entrepreneurship in Umbria
On the occasion of the AER 2017 MYFER award, ShineBright on the region of Umbria, Italy, that presented a project on Creativity Camp. The initiative aims at encouraging the development of an entrepreneurial culture in Umbria. Creativity Camp supports young people (18-29 yo) to acquire skills and competences related to the field of entrepreneurship and make them aware of … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Children support centre in Antalya
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER Award, ShineBright on the region of Antalya, Turkey that presented a project called GEDAM. The initiative aims to provide support for children through free academic and artistic activities as well as specific counseling. GEDAM targets young people between 7 and 25 living in Antalya. In the center, around 50 teachers are giving free … [Read more...]
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