On 14 and 15 November 2016, the “When Space meets Agriculture” workshop will be held in Matera, Italy by NEREUS and the Basilicata Region, in collaboration with Consorzio TeRN, and with the support of COPA, COGECA, and the ERIAFF network. This workshop aims at promoting a better understanding of the significance and potential of Europe’s space systems, Copernicus and … [Read more...]
You will find below all events (past and future) organised by other networks, partners and organisations.
Science and Policy Making: the challenges of establishing a new dialogue
There is an dangerous trend toward a post-facts society, where truth and evidence are losing value and they are replaced at the heart of decision making processes by emotions. In this context, the European Commission and the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) jointly organised on 29 and 30 September 2016 the international conference Science and Policy … [Read more...]
DG Growth event on attracting investment and upgrading skills
On 14 October 2016, the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs is organising a high level event on "Attracting investment and upgrading skills in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries: Good Practices in European Regions". The event falls under Juncker’s Investment Plan. In this context, the European Commission created a … [Read more...]
European Week of Regions and Cities 2016: side event on smart cities and communities for all
AER is happy to share within our network a side event organised by our friends of Age Platform Europe together with other partners in the context of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016. The side event titled "Smart cities and communities for all: How to become smart and age-friendly" will take place on 10th October and is hosted by the Fundación Galicia Europa in … [Read more...]
Interreg Europe at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016: policy learning lab
AER would like to share within its network a very interesting workshop organised by the Interreg Europe in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016 (EWRC), aimed to present the Policy Learning Platforms. The platforms are a hub of information and services for continuous learning where any organisation dealing with regional development policies in Europe … [Read more...]
Regions lead the way to sustainable mobility
The Sustainable Mobility Debate of REVOLVE took place in Brussels on Thursday 15 September 2016. Two panels and more than ten speakers advancing mobility solutions to reach a reduction of 50% in transport-related CO2 emissions by 2030. The opening speeches set the tone of the debate, introducing first the EU strategy towards low emission mobility (Edoardo Turano, DG Clima) and … [Read more...]
One month to apply for the Regional Innovation Award!
The Assembly of European Regions calls all regions in our continent to look at the successful stories of innovation in their territories in the field of Circular Economy. What is Circular Economy? Circular Economy is a new way of doing things. It is time to overcome the old model of linear economy: resources-production-distribution-consumption-waste. Natural resources are … [Read more...]
Invitation debate & exhibition: “reinventing urban mobility” 15 September, Brussels
Within the framework of the European Mobility Week and in the follow-up to COP21 targets set in Paris, AER and Revolve Media invite you to its 2016 Mobility Debate about the solutions that are making mobility more sustainable on 15 September in Brussels, 15:00-20:00. This initiative is highlighting the innovative solutions that exist today to encourage citizens and key … [Read more...]
Blue Economy Business Awards
The first summit of the Blue Economy Business and Science Forum will take place in Hamburg on 12-13 September 2016 at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg (see programme). The Blue Economy Business & Science Forum is meant to be not only a place to discuss together about challenges and ways forwards, but also an occasion to celebrate scientific and industrial … [Read more...]
Promote your region within the European Mobility Week!
AER and Revolve Media are happy to share with you a new initiative within their partnership and commitment on the issues of environment, sustainability, energy efficiency and green economy. After the success of Visualizing Energy 2016 it now time for the launch of Sustainable Mobility 2016, a Revolve initiative within the European Mobility Week (16-22 September … [Read more...]
Improving Administrative capacity of Regions in Public Procurement
AER participated on 5 July to a lunch time briefing aimed at presenting good practices and recommendations as regards the public procurement systems in EU Member States. The Committee of the Regions hosted this meeting with a view to enhancing investments at local and regional level. It also aimed at raising awareness of the pivotal role of administrative capacity in the EU's … [Read more...]
COP22: the final countdown
One of the major achievements of COP21 was to underline the central role of regional and non-State stakeholders to protect natural resources, reduce global warming and mitigate its effects. At the end of this year in Marrakech, COP22 will look at the progress made since. Because the Mediterranean area is especially vulnerable to climate change, it is essential that the … [Read more...]
Connecting perspectives on e-Health: industrial, academic and institutional actors meeting up at the e-Health 360° Summit
Quality healthcare provisioning in Europe has become a major issue for the EU healthcare systems. The population growth and the increasing number of chronic patients is creating a strong budgetary pressure on governments. AER is strongly following this issue and providing concrete actions to face this challenge within its Committees, favouring a dialogue among health, … [Read more...]
Press conference, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and Laurent of Belgium
AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and Laurent of Belgium made official their cooperation agreement on 17 May. The background of the collaboration is the growing environmental and climate challenges for which Laurent of Belgium has valuable expertise and great personal interest. AER and its regions have initiated multiple actions over the past decade to promote regions in … [Read more...]
Participate for free in the first development conference in Mus Region (TR)
The Eastern Turkish region of Mus invites you to participate in its very first « Social Development » conference hosted by the Mus Alparslan University from 28-30 September 2016. The conference is open to all disciplines related to tourism, industry, energy, education and agriculture along with their sub-disciplines. A special call is made for agricultural topics … [Read more...]