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...]
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Discovering the Agro Centre in Ajara
The 6th AER Black Sea Summit started with an interesting study visit at the Ajara Agro Service Centre where representatives of many European countries got the chance to experience the culture, tradition and local products of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara. The deputy minister of Agriculture of Ajara and the lovely team of the Agro Service Centre accompanied the delegation … [Read more...]
Building on relations with Croatian regions
Ms Fereshteh Jalayer, Swedish County Council Commissioner from the region of Värmland, met with the Prefects of all Croatian regions in Sibenik to renew ties and strengthen cooperation with Croatian regions. AER President Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli explains that "a successful network depends on active members and win-win relations. Our members make the best ambassadors and we … [Read more...]
Black Sea Summit 2016 is ready to start
On 15 September the AER's Black Sea Summit will open in Batumi, the capital city of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara (Georgia). During two days, participants in the summit will exchange best practices and discuss the main challenges of the area. Working sessions will focus mainly on funding opportunities. With the support of in-house and external experts, these three workshops … [Read more...]
Reference site status for AER regions
A recognition of excellence A Call for Reference sites 2016 was launched in December 2015 at the Conference of Partners of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing. A total of 74 regional and local organisations have now been awarded "Reference Site" status. These organisations have demonstrated the existence of comprehensive strategies to advance … [Read more...]
Guide on EU funding for the tourism sector – updated version
AER continues to monitor funding opportunities for the tourism sector, being a key factor for the economic and social development of European regions. In fact, the tourism sector represents the third largest EU economic sector and contributes to nearly 10% to the EU Gross Domestic Product and employs around 17 million people. Following our previous article, AER would like to … [Read more...]
How can the AgriFood sector attract young entrepreneurs?
On the 18th of August, Margriet Papma, Sarah Nietiedt and Dieuwertje de Vries, from the region of Flevoland (NL), hosted a workshop at the AER summer academy in Østfold. The title of the workshop was “Youth Co-makership and Entrepreneurship in Organisations” and focused on one main question: How to involve young people into the regional labour market?” The goal of the … [Read more...]
Live your values, by David Asplund
Some of the adjectives I heard used to describe the Summer Academy in Øsfold were the words "mind-opening", "emotion-filled"; not so common you may say for a week of conferences... But that's just it, the Summer Academy is not just any "week of conferences". The programme is minutely prepared to balance the different parts, to keep the participants on the move and to favour … [Read more...]
Did you miss the Summer Academy?
Find out what happened in Øsfold (NO) from 16-20 August with the story from our social media. A big thank you to all the participants who actively shared information and pictures on Facebook and Twitter. For the full programme, go to out event page. Stay tuned on our social media with #AERSA2016. Pictures are published on our Facebook album. The topic of the Summer … [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...]
Awarding youth-friendly practices in European Regions
Ms. Sonja Steen, President of the AER Committee on Youth, Education and Culture, announced during the opening ceremony of AER's Summer Academy in Sarpsborg the 2017 edition of the MYFER award, recognising the efforts of the most youth friendly European regions. A dedicated webpage will all the details of the competition and the application form will be ready soon, but here … [Read more...]
Stay tuned for the Summer Academy #AERSA2016
The 2016 AER Summer Academy taking place in Østfold (NO) is starting today. The topic discussed will be "Youth Entrepreneurship". For the full programme, go to out event page. Stay tuned on our social media with #AERSA2016. Pictures are published on our Facebook album. [View the story "AER Summer Academy Østfold 2016" on Storify] … [Read more...]
World Sustainable Energy Days 2017
The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) is a worldwide event that has grown over the past 20 years into one of the largest conferences on energy efficiency and renewable energy, becoming an important opportunity to actively contribute to raise awareness in these fields. As a platform to bring expertise, inform about technologies, policies and markets, give an update on trends … [Read more...]
Eurodyssey: a stepping stone for a job
Eurodyssey is the AER Youth Mobility Programme providing young people with work placement opportunities in other European regions thus helping them transition to the job market. Ambra Adamini is a Eurodyssey intern in Besançon (Bourgogne-France-Comté, France) from Italy and shares her experience in the programme. Contact us if you would like to join this … [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...]
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