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SUMMARY:Last chance to Register! - AER Bureau Debate: The Future of Democracy in the Hands of Regions
DESCRIPTION:Date: 12 May \nTime: 16:00 – 18:00 CEST \nRising populism\, widespread misinformation\, and a loss of trust in governments and institutions. Add a global pandemic to that list of ailments\, and it’s clear that democracy in Europe is not in the best shape.  \nBut what is the best course of treatment to restore Europe’s democratic health? The answer is a wholesale ‘lifestyle change’ for our democratic system\, starting at local level. The Conference on the Future of Europe is a unique opportunity to rebuild trust with citizens and reform our democratic architecture. Only through real dialogue with citizens all across Europe’s regions can we create a truly ‘participative’ democratic model fit for the post-pandemic world. \nLocal and regional authorities have a key part to play in making sure citizens have their say on Europe’s future. As the level of government closest to our citizens\, they are the bridge linking the ambitions of ordinary Europeans with the Institutions that govern them.  That’s why the AER Taskforce on Democracy\, led by the region of Örebro (SE) and chaired by Irén Lejegren\, are bringing together representatives from regional authorities\, civil society organisations\, along with European representatives to address the following questions: \n\nHow can democracy be strengthened at regional level?\nHow can regional authorities promote democratic governance in Europe?\nHow can youth be meaningfully involved in decision-making processes and discussions related to the future of Europe\, for instance\, the CoFoE?\nHow can we enhance participatory governance in Europe\, in order to achieve a stronger multi-actor and multi-level participatory democracy?\nWhat will be the consequences of not delivering on the outcomes and recommendations put forward by the citizens\, in particular youth\, during the Conference on the Future of Europe?\n\nOn this occasion\, regional youth representatives from AER member regions and youth advocators from the project Y-FED: Europe is what we make of it\, will be invited to join the debate and engage in a discussion with AER regional policy-makers. This will be a unique opportunity for ensuring the voices of young generations are heard at EU and regional level in order to shape altogether a future Europe that is more sustainable\, fair\, prosperous and democratic. Check our our panel below and… \n\nProgramme Overview: \n\n\n\n16:00-16:05 \n Welcome & Introduction \n\nNina Björby\, AER Vice President for Democracy\n\n\n\n\n 16:05 -16:45\nPanel discussion: Enhancing multi-level and multi-stakeholder participatory democracy \n\nMs Irén Lejegren\, Chair AER Taskforce on Democracy\nMr Karl-Heinz Lambertz\, Rapporteur on Deliberative Democracy; Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe\nMr Toma Šutić\, Member of Cabinet\, Vice President for Democracy and Demography; European Commission\nMr Simon Lindkær\, Board member; European Youth Forum\n\n\n\n\n 16:45 -17:55\n  Open discussion – Connecting youth with regions \n\nMagnus Berntsson\, President AER\nRune Fredriksen\, President AER Summer Academy\nAER Taskforce on Democracy & Bureau members\nRegional youth representatives\n\n\n\n\n 17:55 -18:00\n  Concluding remarks \n\nMagnus Berntsson\, President AER
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-aer-bureau-debate-on-the-future-of-democracy-in-european-regions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events
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SUMMARY:BRIGHT IDEAS - The Role of Regions in Improving Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Eva Hallström\, Chair of the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change invites all AER members and friends to join an event on the role of regions in improving energy efficiency. Regions will share their experience\, challenges\, and enablers. This event is co-organised by Värmland (SE) and Viken (NO) \nEnergy Efficiency: how to achieve the transition in the industry?\nThis webinar aims to build a platform for discussions regarding the EU’s work on energy efficiency\, focusing on the green transition within the industry. It will be an opportunity to share ideas\, experiences\, and best practices. \nExperiences from the Bioeconomy Region\nVärmland and Viken are both members of the “Bioeconomy Region”\, a leading region of the forest bioeconomy. \nTo achieve climate goals while making use of the full potential of the forest bioeconomy\, the rate of development and innovation needs to be faster. This is why the Interreg project «The Bioeconomy Region» was created in 2017 by a number of actors in inner Scandinavia \nBoth regions will share how they support improved energy efficiency in fields as diverse as production\, construction or logistics. \nSynergies with the Green Deal\nThe industry will play a central role in the transition to improved energy efficiency and carbon neutrality in Värmland\, Viken\, and in Europe as a whole. this is why synergies between the European Green Deal and the EU’s Industrial Strategy are needed. \nThis webinar on energy efficiency will also be an opportunity to gather inputs and testimonies\, which will contribute to the work being developed by the AER Task Force on Climate. \n \nProgramme: \n\n\n\n13:00\nWelcome by Eva Hallström\, Chair WG on Energy and Climate change\, AER\n\n\n13:10\nRegional perspectives on Energy Efficiency \n  \nStina Höök\, Regional Councillor\, Region Värmland\, SE \nJohan Edvard Grimstad\, Regional Councillor Region Viken\, NO\n\n\n13:30\nProjekt BIS – Climate measures and energy efficiency through Regional cooperation and innovation  \n  \nSandra Svennberg\, Head of Unit\, Department of regional development\, Region Värmland\, SE \nJanne Buhaug\, Head of rural and regional business development Region Viken\, NO\n\n\n13:50\nDigitisation as method to achieve Energy Efficiency \n  \nCharlotta Kullander Hedbom\, Energy and Climate Advisor\n\n\n14:00\nPanel discussion\n\n\n14:20\nThe AER Task Force on Climate: how the findings of this webinar will be used for joint advocacy work \n  \nMagnus Berntsson\, AER President\, Chair of the AER Task Force on Climate\n\n\n14:30\nConclusion\n\n\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/energy-efficiency-bright-ideas/
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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SUMMARY:Last Chance to Register: Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework - Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
DESCRIPTION:Date: 26 May \nTime: 10:30 – 12:30 CEST \nOn 17 December 2020\, after months of painstaking inter-institutional negotiations against the backdrop of a global pandemic\, the European Union adopted the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)\, its long-term budget for 2021-2027. \nTogether with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument\, the MFF represents an unprecedented €1.8 trillion of funding to support Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s long-term priorities across different policy areas.  It is therefore essential that Europe’s regions get training with these instruments to ensure a robust and sustainable recovery.  \nThat is why the AER is delighted to announce a series of 3 information sessions to help regions make the most of MFF and NextGenerationEU Package. Featuring insights from experts at the European Commission\, these webinars will give regions guidance on how to plan initiatives and projects that can benefits from the different funds. \nThe first session in our ‘Unboxing the MFF’ series will cover Cohesion Policy and Rural Development funds. Participants can expect an overview of: \n\nThe overall structure and features of the MFF 2021-2027;\nUpdates on the  ERDF\, Cohesion Fund\, the new generation of interregional and cross-border cooperation (“Interreg”) programmes\, ESF+ and EAFRD;\nInsights on funding streams within the NextGenerationEU recovery package.\n\nWe are delighted to confirm our line-up for this session will be: \n\nChristian Spahr\, AER Secretary General;\nTereza Krausova\, Policy Analyst – Senior Specialist for matrix interaction at the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy\, European Commission;\nLouise Reid\, Policy Assistant at the Directorate-General for Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\, European Commission;\nStefan Jensen\, Economic and Policy Analyst at Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development\, European Commission.\n\nAs places are limited we encourage you to register early to ensure you can join.  Regions are welcome to invite local stakeholders (SMEs\, NGOs\, Academia\, etc) who would benefit from insights on these new instruments. \n \n  \nThis training session is organised as part of the Skillnet Project\, which is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. Skillnet aims to strengthen the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system’s role and capacity to design high-quality VET programmes tailored to current societal needs through enhanced transnational and cross-sectoral partnerships. To learn more about funding opportunities within the Skillnet Project\, visit our dedicated Partnerships in Focus Hub.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/skillnet-information-session-unboxing-the-multiannual-financial-framework-cohesion-rural-development-funds/
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