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SUMMARY:[Sold out] Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly | Zalău\, Sălaj County\, Romania | 14-17 March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date & Apply! The Youth Regional Network (YRN) will gather in Zalău (Sălaj County\, Romania) for their annual General Assembly\, between the 14th and the 17th of March 2024! \n\nDRAFT AGENDA \nCLICK HERE TO APPLY* \n*Your application will be reviewed\, and the AER Secretariat will send a confirmation email to the selected participants. Please do not make any travel arrangements before receiving a confirmation email. \n  \nPRACTICAL INFORMATION\n# Event’s location \nThe YRN General Assembly will take place in Zalău\, Sălaj County\, Romania. \nThe location can be reached by flying to the Cluj-Napoca “Avram Iancu” International Airport. Shuttles (3 maximum: morning\, mid-day\, end afternoon) will be organised by Sălaj County between Cluj airport and Zalău on Thursday 14 March\, and between Zalău and Cluj airport on Sunday 17 March. Selected participants only will receive detailed information and schedule of these shuttles. Pre-booked taxis could constitute an option if necessary. \nOnce you receive your confirmation email from the AER Secretariat\, it will be mandatory to send us your exact arrival and departure times. Otherwise\, your participation will be canceled. \n# Accommodation \nHotel options in Zalău are to be communicated to selected participants only. The current prices are approximately between 30€ and 60€ per person and per night (prices vary if you opt for a shared room with another participant\, or for a single room). \n# Solidarity Fund \nYoung participants whose travel costs cannot be supported by their region\, a regional council\, a youth regional council\, a youth organisation\, etc.\, may apply to the MEET/YRN Solidarity Fund. If accepted\, the AER can cover up to 200-250€ of your travel and accommodation costs\, as a reimbursement by bank transfer after your attendance to the entire event\, and if you provide all necessary supportive documents (invoices\, receipts\, original boarding passes\, train tickets\, bus tickets). The reimbursement may exceed 250€ depending on the final number of participants. \n  \nWHAT IS THE YRN AND ITS GENERAL ASSEMBLY?\nCreated by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in 2008\, the Youth Regional Network (YRN) is a cross-regional youth platform\, promoting active youth participation at regional level. The YRN provides young people with an opportunity to express policy recommendations\, foster debate and capacity-building\, to exchange good practices\, to reach out to decision-makers\, and to influence policies. JOIN THE YRN HERE. \nThe YRN General Assembly is an annual event where YRN members and young people interested in the programme have the opportunity to gather around workshops\, capacity-building activities and debates\, to exchange views and ideas with other young people from across Europe. \nThe YRN General Assembly is also the moment to elect the YRN Presidium for a one-year mandate. Here\, members of the YRN only have the chance to elect the YRN President\, Vice-Presidents and Chairs of the Thematic Committees. YRN members only can apply to such positions (the application form is included in the registration form to the present event)\, with priority given to YRN members based in AER member regions. Voting and eligibility rights are detailed in the YRN Statutes. \n# MEET Intergenerational Debate on the Future of Europe \nThe YRN General Assembly 2024 will include a MEET Intergenerational Debate on the Future of Europe. The MEET project (Mobilise Europe = Engage Together) is funded by the Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) of the European Commission and led by the European Youth Forum (YFJ)\, in partnership with the AER. Ahead of the 2024 European elections\, the MEET project aims at offering space for diverse groups of European citizens to discuss the future of Europe at local and regional level. The MEET Regional Debates aim at creating space to make youth voices heard and to foster intergenerational debate between young people and politicians.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/yrn-general-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:AER Events,YRN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240314T100000
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SUMMARY:AER & Interreg NEXT MED | Online info session | Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking into funding opportunities for projects in the Mediterranean region? \nJoin us for an online information session with the managing authority (the Autonomous Region of Sardinia) of the Interreg NEXT MED funding Programme on 14 March from 10am – 1pm (CEST). \nThe online event will focus on the Programme and the funding opportunities it gives to EU and non-EU countries in the Mediterranean region. For the first time\, the Programme is open to Algeria and Turkey (more info on the Programme and eligible countries here). \nTogether\, we will delve into funding opportunities and the first call for project proposals\, with an interesting outlook on future calls for projects foreseen for the next years. \nDo not miss out on the opportunity to have a dedicated Q&A session with the managing authority of the whole funding Programme\, as we will have time to address general aspects\, such as how to be part of the first project call\, and specific aspects\, such as funding rules and how to find partners to join forces in applying for funding. \nThe event is open for AER members and non-AER members\, but we recommend checking the eligibility area with its list of countries to be sure that you are within the geographical area of interest! \nHave a look at the agenda of the event! \nPlease complete the registration form if you would like to attend.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/aer-interreg-next-med-online-info-session-funding-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240320T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195047
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SUMMARY:EU- Belong | Intercultural Integration: A Shared Journey towards Equality and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:The EU-Belong knowledge-sharing event was hosted by Donegal (Ireland) from 19 to 21 March 2024 on the occasion of One Donegal Social Inclusion Week. One Donegal Social Inclusion Week is coordinated by Donegal County Council and aims to highlight the very positive work being done\, not only by the Council but also by other statutory and community organisations\, to raise awareness of social inclusion-related issues in Donegal. \nThe EU-Belong knowledge-sharing event was co-organised by the AER and Donegal County. It gathered international experts\, regional politicians and civil servants\, professionals\, and volunteers engaged in creating intercultural societies to: \n\nLearn in detail about the policies and practices employed in Donegal for intercultural integration.\nMeet peers working on similar challenges in different regions across Europe\nEngage in mutual learning\, get inspired by each other’s experiences and insights\, create sounding boards\, spaces for reflexivity and continuously improve policies and practices.\nShowcase regional initiatives: Feature speakers from Donegal and EU-Belong regions sharing approaches to building inclusive and intercultural communities.\nHighlight the principles of interculturalism and their translation in real life: Emphasize core principles such as equality\, the diversity advantage\, meaningful interaction\, and active citizenship.\nDiscuss key operational elements\n\nAGENDA & PRESENTATIONS \nEU-Belong One Donegal Social Inclusion Week Conference \n\nWelcome address\, Emanuela Pisanò\, EU Belong Project Manager\, Assembly of European Regions\n\nDonegal: a Landscape of Multiple Collaborations \n\nOne Donegal Social Inclusion Week & The Donegal Black and Ethnic Minority Strategy\, Charles Sweeney\, Social Inclusion\, Donegal County Council\nEU-Belong pilot projects in Donegal: Supporting Pathways\, Denise McCool\, Team Lead Community Development & Sustainability\, and Sinead McDaid\, Team Lead\, Enterprise & Employment at Inishowen Development Partnership\nCommunities Against Racism Actions (CARA) Donegal\, Nolunga Shologu\, Community Links Worker & Project Lead for CARA- DONEGAL\, and Sheril Davies\, CARA facilitator\n\nModerated by Fadl Mustapha\, Donegal Youth Service and Co-Chair of Implementation Group – Donegal Black and Ethnic Minority Strategy \nJourneying towards equality and belonging: experiences from regions across Europe \n\nListening better to improve policymaking: the case of the Timis Minority Council\, Agneta Kardos\, EU-Belong Project manager\, Timis\, Romania\nAddressing the issue of youth gangs through street education\, Marzio Barbieri\, Social\, inclusion and equal opportunities policies\, Emilia Romagna\, Italy\nThe intercultural approach in rural areas: an instrument for regional attractiveness\, Joakim Sandberg\, Director of Cultural Affairs\, Västerbotten\, Sweden\nIntroducing interculturalism into public institutions and their agenda to address societal challenges\, Agnieszka Szczepanik\, Migration Specialist – Intercultural Advisor\, Poznan\, Poland\n\nModerated by Emanuela Pisanò\, EU Belong Project Manager\, Assembly of European Regions. Co-moderated by Vania Freitas\, Coordinator for Institutional Relations & Advocacy\, Assembly of European Regions.\n \nCharting the course of intercultural policies & practices in Ireland\n \n\nPresentation by Geraldine McTavish\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion Manager\, Gaelic Athletic Association\nPresentation by Sharon McLaughlin\, EDI Lead for Atlantic Technology University Letterkenny\,  and 2 students\nPresentation by Carmel Irandoust\, Founder of NETLOVE\n\nModerated by Micheal O’Heanaigh\, AER Vice President for Youth\, Culture & Tourism \nVisit to Intercultural Coffee Morning: Inishowen Partnership’s projects \nVisit One Million Stars Exhibition \nCommunity Cornerstones: learning with and from stakeholders \n\nDonegal Intercultural Platform\, Paul Kernan\, Project Coordinator DIP\, and Balume Dube\, Community Worker DIP and Training & Development lead\, Think Equality Donegal project\nDonegal Travellers Project\, Kate Hagan\, Community Development & Health Worker\, Hugh Friel\, North West Roma Health Coordinator\nDonegal Youth Service\, Loraine Thompson and Fadl Mustapha\nDonegal Volunteer Centre\, John Curran\, Manager\nDonegal Local Development Company\, Joleen Kuyper Machado\, Diversity\, Equality and Inclusion Officer\nDonegal Regional Culture Centre\, Jeremy Howard\, Director\, Regional Cultural Centre\, and Dr. Harriet Purkis\, Curator\, Living in Donegal Project\n\nFacilitated by Johanna Pacevicius\, Coordinator Policy & Knowledge Transfer\, Assembly of European Regions \nClosing Addresses \n\nChristina O’Donnell\, Staff Officer\, Social Inclusion Unit Donegal County Council & EU-Belong project Manager\nEmanuela Pisanò\, EU Belong Project Manager\, Assembly of European Regions\n\n  \nRead the full concept and agenda of the event\nFor more information\, contact Mirjam de Jong (m.dejong@aer.eu) \n\nThe event is the second EU-BELONG transnational knowledge sharing event aimed at supporting regions in addressing current societal challenges through intercultural and multi-stakeholder policies.  EU-Belong is a 3-year project run by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and 12 partners\, and co-funded by the AMIF Programme (AMIF-2020-AG-CALL) of the European Union.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eu-belong-intercultural-integration-a-shared-journey-towards-equality-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Letterkenny\, Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240320T100000
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SUMMARY:MEET Project | Green Horizons: navigating decarbonization\, critical raw materials and recyclability
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 20th of March for the debate on “Green Horizons: navigating decarbonization\, critical raw materials and recyclability” \nThe event will dive deep into the crucial nexus of decarbonization\, critical raw materials extraction and recyclability. We are happy to welcome key experts from the Swedish region Norbotten\, known for its significant deposits of critical raw materials\, alongside private sector representatives offering insights into the latest trends in recyclability and decarbonization efforts. \nThis debate aims at fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration towards a greener\, more sustainable future in the European Union and beyond. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the path towards decarbonisation and responsible resource management. Please complete our registration form if you would like to attend. \nAbout the MEET Project \nWith Europe at a crossroads at the end of the Conference on the Future of Europe and in the middle of the implementation of the Green Deal and the digitalisation agenda\, active European citizens must be at the forefront. In the period before the upcoming European elections\, the MEET project offers space for diverse groups of European citizens to bring Europe to local level through a diverse set of activities encouraging continuous activism and interaction with European politicians. The project is led by the European Youth Forum (YFJ)\, and AER participates as a partner. \nMEET meaningfully contributes to a depolarised and less-tense democratic space. This allows more participation\, and more respect and understanding of others’ positions\, ultimately helping revive the flagging belief in democracy as a system. \nCheck out the MEET project page for more information and future events! \nThe MEET project is funded by the Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values ​​(CERV) 2021-2027 programme of the European Union.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/meet-project-eu-debate-launch-of-the-task-force-on-decarbonisation/
LOCATION:North Sweden European Office\, Av. des Arts 11\, Brussels\, 1210\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240322T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240322T163000
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SUMMARY:MEET Project | Writing the story of Europe: 2024 EU Elections and the next chapters| Debate in Letterkenny (Ireland)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 22nd of March in the Central Library in Letterkenny for a discussion about the upcoming EU elections and the Future of Europe. \nWe will address the upcoming 2024 EU elections\, citizenship and participatory democracy as main topics. There will be space to ask questions and discuss the important topics surrounding the Future of Europe\, such as sustainability and inclusion. \nPlease complete our registration form if you would like to attend. \nAbout the MEET Project \nWith Europe at a crossroads at the end of the Conference on the Future of Europe and in the middle of the implementation of the Green Deal and the digitalisation agenda\, active European citizens must be at the forefront. In the period before the upcoming European elections\, the MEET project offers space for diverse groups of European citizens to bring Europe to local level through a diverse set of activities encouraging continuous activism and interaction with European politicians. The project is led by the European Youth Forum (YFJ)\, and AER participates as a partner. \nMEET meaningfully contributes to a depolarised and less-tense democratic space. This allows more participation\, and more respect and understanding of others’ positions\, ultimately helping revive the flagging belief in democracy as a system. \nCheck out the MEET project page for more information and future events! \nThe MEET project is funded by the Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values ​​(CERV) 2021-2027 programme of the European Union.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/meet-project-writing-the-story-of-europe-2024-eu-elections-and-the-next-chapters-debate-in-letterkenny-ireland/
LOCATION:Central Library Letterkenny\, Oliver Plunkett Road\, Leterkenny\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195047
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SUMMARY:MEET Project | Debate "Net Zero: a Green Deal or a Green Dream?"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 26th of March from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in Brussels for the debate: “Net Zero: a Green Deal or a Green Dream?“. \nThe AER and the European Leadership Programme are excited to introduce you to Mr. Gaël Giraud\,  economist\, Director of Research at the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)\, professor at the French École nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and author. He directs the Environmental Justice Program at Georgetown University (USA)\, and his research work focuses on the interaction between economics and ecology. \nDo not miss the unique opportunity to engage in a debate accounting for the challenges represented by the green transition and our economic model. \nRegister here for this event\, and be quick\, the capacity is limited only to 20 people!\nAbout the MEET Project \nWith Europe at a crossroads at the end of the Conference on the Future of Europe and in the middle of the implementation of the Green Deal and the digitalisation agenda\, active European citizens must be at the forefront. In the period before the upcoming European elections\, the MEET project offers space for diverse groups of European citizens to bring Europe to local level through a diverse set of activities encouraging continuous activism and interaction with European politicians. The project is led by the European Youth Forum (YFJ)\, and AER participates as a partner. \nMEET meaningfully contributes to a depolarised and less-tense democratic space. This allows more participation\, and more respect and understanding of others’ positions\, ultimately helping revive the flagging belief in democracy as a system. \nCheck out the MEET project page for more information and future events! \nThe MEET project is funded by the Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values (CERV) 2021-2027 programme of the European Union. \nAbout the European Leadership Programme (ELP) \nThe European Leadership Programme is a five month long formation where the Fellows receive leadership training and support in their vocation discernment during their time in Brussels. The Fellows live and work in the heart of Europe\, they help marginalised communities\, receive coaching and professional mentoring. Check here for more information. \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/meet-project-debate-net-zero-a-green-deal-or-a-green-dream/
LOCATION:Rue André Fauchille 6\, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert\, Belgium\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events
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