DYPALL is seeking a Local Youth Council partner(s) located in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland under the call KA2 – Strategic Partnerships for Youth – Innovation. DYPALL is a European platform of over 60 civil society organizations and local authorities from more than 30 countries that aims to involve young people in the decision-making process. This project … [Read more...]
AER’s Work on SDGs
"TRANSFORMING REGIONSCHANGING THE WORLD" The clock is ticking, five years have already passed since the establishment of the Agenda 2030, which translates into a need for action. Entering the year 2020, we will see a comprehensive review of the Sustainable Development Goals, making this a year of symbolic importance to the global agenda. The AER Taskforce on SDGs is … [Read more...]
Funding Opportunity to attend the World Sustainable Energy Days
The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) is a yearly event that takes place in Wels, Upper Austria, and brings together almost 700 experts from over 50 countries. The 2020 edition is taking place from 4-6 March and will be packed with interesting conferences and workshops. The recently introduced European Green Deal includes the ambitious plan of reducing the greenhouse … [Read more...]
Beseeching Success Stories: Administration and Sustainable Development in the Cultural Field
Are you a supporter and promoter of sustainable administration? Has your region been ardently preoccupied with managing its cultural resources? The CUBES project is beseeching your success story! CUBES - Cultural Administration Boosting with the Engagement of Sustainability for Local Communities is a project concerned with the creation and dissemination of knowledge and … [Read more...]
European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2021 – Call Now Open!
The successful European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) scheme, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, has been modernised and renewed for upcoming five years. https://youtu.be/uIRoE6gO_js Each of the annual calls for applications between 2021 and 2025 will have a lead theme, which is linked with the EU policy agenda and relevant to regional and local level. … [Read more...]
Tool released to aid search for town twinning
Are you interested in town twinning or finding a sister-city? The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate for EU Affairs has released a town twinning tool, which can help you find the best match for you. This tool was developed in close collaboration with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey. Why town twinning? … [Read more...]
Are you an expert on youth policy? The International Youth Forum Dialogue needs you!
Our member region in Georgia, Adjara, is organizing an International Youth Forum Dialogue from 15-19 November in Batumi. This forum aims to create a platform for youth dialogue, to promote effective communication among young people from various countries, to jointly address the challenges connected to youth and exchange on existing youth policies. The forum will bring … [Read more...]
Elections at the Autumn Committee Plenaries
During the AER Autumn Committee Plenaries in Podčetrtek, Slovenia, elections took place to fill a number of vacancies. The following individuals were successfully elected by the respective committees: Committee 1 Vice President for Rural Development, Energy & Environment Mr. Nicola Campitelli, Abruzzo, (IT) Female Representative for Equal … [Read more...]
World Sustainable Energy Days – Get Onboard!
Every year, our member region Upper Austria, hosts the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) in Wels, Austria. The next edition takes place from 4-6 March 2020. Over 660 participants, including representatives from public bodies, business actors engaged in energy transition, the sustainable energy research community and experts from over 60 countries, gather to receive … [Read more...]
Let’s REGIONerate Europe!
One more time the AER has the chance to contribute to the European Week of Regions and Cities with its workshop entitled "REGIONerating Europe", to held on the 8th of October. What's the 2019 European Week of Regions and Cities? The so-called EU Regions Week is an annual event co-organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Commission's … [Read more...]
Intercultural Regions – Where to Next?
Building on the impetus generated at the AER’s Spring Bureau Meeting in Larnaca (CY) on 6 June 2019, Catalonia has taken the initiative to lay out a plan for convening a Network of Intercultural Regions. The network will be based on close cooperation and information sharing between European regions. If your region is committed to developing comprehensive intercultural … [Read more...]
Looking for a new destination to spend your vacation?
Our member regions Adjara and Imereti (GE), are encouraging you to get to know the beautiful country of Georgia. Situated on the crossroad of Europe and Asia at the east of the Black Sea, Georgia has a unique and ancient cultural heritage and is known for its hospitality and cuisine. The nature is very diverse and is a good place for adventurous souls. It is one of the … [Read more...]
Regions for peace-building
On June 4th, 2019, AER co-organized a debate with the Congress of the Council of Europe about the role of local and regional authorities in peace-building. This debate took place in the context of the World Forum Normandy for Peace. It consisted of a vivid discussion between speakers of a debate panel and afterward with the public. Different perspectives on … [Read more...]
Activity Report 2018-19: Sustainability
2018-19 was a year of sustainability in more ways than one. The latest AER Activity Report, which was launched at the AER General Assembly in Larnaca on 5 June 2019, illustrates this through the medium of design. Towards A Sustainable Europe The theme of the Activity Report is derived from the AER Political Priorities which focused on economic, social, democratic and … [Read more...]
AER to attend the R20 Austrian World Summit in Vienna
Next week, the R20 Austrian World Summit will again be taking place in Vienna. This long-term initiative to create a network platform to help regions, states and cities implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals and meet the global climate protection targets outlined in the Paris agreement stems from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s R20 Regions of Climate Action and is now in its … [Read more...]
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