BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Assembly of European Regions - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aer.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Assembly of European Regions REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Asia/Nicosia BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230627T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20230320T161222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T160038Z UID:43644-1687852800-1688144400@aer.eu SUMMARY:2023 AER General Assembly in Barcelona DESCRIPTION:The Assembly of European Regions was glad to have the General Assembly 2023 ON-SITE in Barcelona from the 28th to 30th June\, hosted by the member region of Catalonia. \nThe General Assembly was part of the Summer Symposium\, a three-day event about the challenges and opportunities of European regions enabling members to reconnect and revive their pan-European network. \nThe event took place at the World Trade Center Barcelona (click here to check the venue on Maps). \nRead here our wrap-up article.\nDraft Programme of the Summer Symposium\nClick here to read the draft detailed programme.\n  \n28 June 2023 – 12.00 – 17:00\nStudy Visit to the Port of Barcelona & WG on Green Hydrogen\nThis study visit was organised in the context of the AER Working Group on Hydrogen chaired by AER VP for Sustainability\,\nEnvironment & Climate Albert Castellanos. \n\nHydrogen Valley of Catalonia\nEnergy Transition Plan in Port of Barcelona: towards Decarbonization\nThe green gateway: Hamburg port’s sustainable energy hub\n\n28 June 2023 – 15.30 – 17:00\nUkraine Focus Group\n29 June 2023 – 09:30-13:30\nThe AER Focus Group on Ukraine brings our members together to coordinate support towards our twelve Ukrainian members (overview HERE) \nContributors\n● Anna Carin Krokstäde – Deputy Head\, Ukraine Division\, European External Action Service (EEAS)\n● Jozef Michálek\, Programme Manager of INTERREG funds\, DG REGIO\, European Commission\n● Frederic Subirats Villa\, Manager International Strategy\, Catalonia Trade and Investment\, Government of Catalonia (Presentation HERE)\n● Salvador Mestre Gispert\, Policy Officer for Europe [on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Action of the Government of Catalonia]\n  \nBureau Meeting\nThe AER Summer Bureau Meeting took place in Barcelona on 29 June. \nThe Bureau defined positions on key AER action areas that will guide our advocacy work for 2023 – 2024 and will be joined by institutional representatives and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing regions in the future of work\, and the role local and regional authorities can play in delivering a brighter future of jobs and skills in Europe. \nPlease find the draft agenda HERE. \nDirect links:\n\nAgenda\nWorking Documents \nBackground Note – Debate on The Future of Work\n\nBureau Debate “Next Generation Skills: Regions shaping the Future of Work”\nConversations about what the work landscape will look like in the future are happening around the world. As Europe recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis and seizes the opportunities of the green and digital transition to build a more prosperous\, greener and fairer economy\, this debate\, organised in the framework of the European Year of Skills\, will explore the challenges and opportunities that regions face in adapting to the changing nature of work\, and how they can best prepare for the future.  \nSpeakers \n\nLilijana Madjar\, Chair AER Task Force on Future of Work and AER Vice President for Cohesion\, Digitalisation and Public Services\nPatrick Daru\, Head of Operations\, Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning\, International Labour Organization\nKristine Langenbucher\, Head of the Employment and Skills Unit\, Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities\, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Presentation here)  \nAndrea Glorioso\, Policy Officer\, Future of Work\, Digitalisation\, Robotisation\, Automatisation and Impact on Labour Markets\, Directorate-General for Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\, European Commission\nTània Verge Mestre\, Minister for Equality and Feminisms of the Government of Catalonia\n\nFurther information on the debate can be found HERE. \n30 June 2023 – 11:15-13:45\nGeneral Assembly\nThe AER General Assembly took place on 30 June 2023 from 11.15 to 13.45. \n\nDraft Agenda\n\nPractical Info\nInfo Package_Summer Symposium\nPlease find the downloadable version HERE. \nIn case of questions please contact Barbara Polin\, Communications and Events Manager\, at b.polin@aer.eu and Laura Bassan\, Communications and Events Assistant at events@aer.eu. \nDraft_Overview AER General Assembly+ Bureau Meeting_Summer Symposium_27-30.06.2023.docx\n  URL:https://aer.eu/events/aer-general-assembly-2023-barcelona/ LOCATION:Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08034\, Spain CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER General Assemblies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Summer-Symposium_-AER-GA-Bureau.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230614T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20230419T111238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T153503Z UID:43827-1686729600-1686848400@aer.eu SUMMARY:Addressing The Housing Crisis: An Essential Building Block For Intercultural Regions DESCRIPTION:A great opportunity for AER regions and the Intercultural Regions Network to join the transnational knowledge sharing event organised by the AER and the Pomeraskie Region (PL) “Addressing the housing crisis: An essential building block for intercultural regions“. \nSince February 24 2022\, 4 million Ukrainians had to leave their country and homes and looked for shelters among their European neighbours. One year later\, regions and local administrations are faced with a growing concern as to how to accommodate so many people\, ensuring that dignity and human rights are respected\, and finding sustainable and long-term housing solutions. These concerns are part of a broader housing crisis currently taking place across Europe with several people at risk of homeless and a general mission to think and rethink about the “where people live” within our societies. \nIn view of supporting regions addressing the housing crisis and as a direct response to the challenges expressed by the Polish region Pomorskie\, which\, since the outbreak of the war\, has witnessed the most significant population growth ever with a rise of  approx. 110 000 people in the overall region (regional data) and by 34% in its capital city\, Gdańsk (Council of Europe\, 2022)\, the event will provide an opportunity for regions and stakeholders to address and exchange about challenges and good practices in ensuring sustainable and long term housing solutions\, countering  homelessness\, poor housing\, and gentrification\, and how intercultural and cross-sectoral regional policies can support these practices.  \nThe event will take place on 14-15 June in Gdańsk\, Pomerania. It will gather international experts and regional politicians and civil servants from both the social inclusion and spatial planning departments\, with the aim of: \n\nunderstanding the challenges related to the war in Ukraine and the housing sector\, learning from the experience\, actions\, and projects in Pomerania \nexploring how the intercultural approach and cross-sectoral cooperations can promote social and territorial cohesion with particular regard to housing\, e.g through innovative social housing solutions and models\nbenefitting from existing regional innovations by sharing knowledge and practices among regions  \nreflecting on how housing related challenges and models can be integrated in current and future regions’ strategies and policies. \n\nRead the full concept and agenda of the event\nThe event is addressed to regional practitioners and local stakeholders active both in the spatial/territorial planning and inclusion sector.   \nPlaces are limited. For more information and to register\, contact Birgit Sandu (b.sandu@aer.eu) and Johanna Pacevicius (j.pacevicius@aer.eu) \n\nThe event is the first 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 13 partners\, and co-funded by the AMIF Programme (AMIF-2020-AG-CALL) of the European Union. URL:https://aer.eu/events/addressing-the-housing-crisis-an-essential-building-block-for-intercultural-regions/ LOCATION:Gdansk\, Pomerania CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JUNE-Knowledge-transfer-event-visual-draft-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230609T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20230517T153024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T100107Z UID:44218-1686297600-1686333600@aer.eu SUMMARY:PEACE 25: Everyday Peacemakers Conference DESCRIPTION:To mark the 25th anniversary year of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement\, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) invites you to join its PEACE 25: Everyday Peacemakers High-Level Conference in Leuven\, Belgium on the 9th of June.  \nOrganised in partnership with the International Fund for Ireland and hosted by the Irish College Leuven\, the Conference will focus on community-based Peace and Reconciliation initiatives in Ireland and across Europe. \nWe are delighted to announce that European Commissioner and former Vice-President of the European Parliament\, Mairead McGuinness\, will open the Conference on 9 June. \nThe AER invites its members and partners to join seminars with leading experts and practitioners on the following themes: \n\nSupport for Peace and Reconciliation initiatives;\nWomen’s leadership in peace-building;\nCultural and community-based initiatives for reconciliation.\n\nIf interested in attending the event please RSVP to reception@irishcollegeleuven.eu. \nVIEW THE PROGRAMME BELOW: \nPEACE25 Programme URL:https://aer.eu/events/peace-25-everyday-peacemakers-conference/ LOCATION:Irish College Leuven\, Janseniusstraat 1\, Leuven\, 3000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Peace25_IFI_Leuven_Visual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230328T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20230202T162025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T115532Z UID:43057-1679997600-1680024600@aer.eu SUMMARY:EU-Belong Joint Event with COR - Empowering Regions and Cities in Migrant Integration Governance DESCRIPTION:​On 28 March 2023\, the Cities and Regions for Integration of Migrants network of the European Committee of the Regions will celebrate the conference “Empowering regions and cities in migrant integration governance.”​ \nOrganised in cooperation with the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and Eurac Research and the Brussels Interdisciplinary Research centre on Migration and Minorities (BIRMM) & Brussels School of Governance at Vrije Universiteit Brussel\, the conference will focus on the multi-level coordination and intercultural approach to the integration of migrants and refugees in cities and regions across Europe. \nThe conference will take place on Tuesday\, 28 March 2023\, from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 17:30 at the European Committee of the Regions\, Rue Belliard 99-101\, Brussels\, room JDE 51. Online participation will be possible via Interactio. \nTo attend the conference\, in person or online\, please fill in the registration form here. \nTake a look at the agenda!\nBuilding intercultural and inclusive regions\nWithin this event\, the AER is preparing a capacity-building session on Intercultural Regions: Embracing Diversity\, Fostering Equal Opportunities in close cooperation with the European Committee of the Regions and the Council of Europe.  \nThe session will aim at addressing the current challenges of migrant integration in our regions and cities\, and discuss the benefits of applying an intercultural approach to foster a sense of belonging.  \nThe intercultural approach as understood by the Council of Europe\, and implemented by its Intercultural Cities Programme\, aims at harnessing the benefits of diversity as a central aspect of building more inclusive\, prosperous and democratic societies. This requires an intercultural approach to integration and joined-up action across all levels of government and actors\, based on the principles of equal opportunities\, recognition of diversity\, and positive interaction between people from different origins.  \nRegional and local authorities play a vital role in responding to the increasing diversity of our communities\, delivering public policies and services that promote the inclusion of migrants and refugees\, intercultural interaction and social cohesion.  \nThe Assembly of European Regions has played a fundamental role in bringing the intercultural approach to European regional integration\, thanks to the establishment in 2019 of the Intercultural Regions Network (IRN)\, and the development and implementation of the AMIF-funded project EU-Belong: Intercultural Integration of Migrants in Europe’s Regions\, which aims at improving the socio-economic inclusion of migrants at the regional level through the development of intercultural integration strategies. During this session\, the main outcomes and policy tools developed by this European project so far will be presented.  URL:https://aer.eu/events/empowering-regions-and-cities-in-migrant-integration-governance/ LOCATION:European Committee of the Regions\, Rue Belliard 99-101\, Brussels\, Brussels Capital Region\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4885-16x9-visual-01-for-the-screen-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230330 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20230208T114859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T172503Z UID:43186-1679875200-1680134399@aer.eu SUMMARY:Join AER-Includ-EU Workshop in Cluj Napoca or Online! - Cross-sectoral\, Multistakeholder Collaboration for Inclusion DESCRIPTION: An exciting opportunity for AER members to explore the potential of cross-sectoral collaboration and co-design to create better integration policies and practices. \nIn the context of the Includ-EU* project\, co-financed by AMIF programme of the European Union\, AER is organising a workshop looking at cross-sectoral collaboration\, co-design and co-management for better integration and inclusion: What are the policies and practices which enable the much sought-after multistakeholder collaboration? What is the role of local and regional authorities in this Context? \nWhole-of-Society Approach. Cross-sectoral\, Multistakeholder Collaboration for Inclusion.\nOn the side of administrations or non-governmental organisations\, understanding the circumstances and needs of migrants to provide adequate services can prove a daunting exercise. This leads to considerable frustration\, for users and for organisations involved in the integration process. \nIn Cluj-Napoca\, the one-stop shop for migrants emerged as a response to this need\, expressed both by migrants and authorities. One-stop shops are services designed following a holistic approach: concentrating services in one location can help newcomers understand what services are available and improve collaboration between providers.  \nAs part of the agenda\, the AER looks forward to connecting with members\, particularly our wide Romanian membership to strengthen the relationships and build new multi-stakeholder networks. This will be an opportunity for members to exchange ideas\, identify common challenges and deepen relations with the AER Secretariat. At the same time\, the AER will work to better understand the needs and expectations of its members and tailor its services and activities accordingly. \nWith that in mind\, the AER Secretariat proposes to launch a Ukraine Focus Group at this event. The aim is to provide tailored\, needs-based support to new Ukrainian members by creating a platform for direct region-to-region dialogue; a place where Ukrainian regions can request support from AER regions and partners directly. In tandem\, the Focus Group will onboard these Ukrainian regions into AER’s structures\, open new networks to them\, and build capacity for these regions over the longer-term. \nIf you and your region would like to attend the event\, please fill in this registration form and confirm your participation to a.comacchio@aer.eu and j.sammon@aer.eu. Don’t hesitate to contact us with additional questions about the programme. \nSeparate invitations for AER members and partners will shortly follow for the first meeting of AER’s Ukraine Focus Group\, which will take place during this event. \nRegistrations for the onsite event are now closed\,  but you can \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Live-Streaming\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Tuesday 28.03 | 14:00-15:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nThe AER invites all regions and stakeholders to join online the live-streamed panel discussion on“What are the enabling factors for cross-sectoral collaboration? What is the role of local and regional authorities? Challenges and good practices.”\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Includ-EU facilitates transnational knowledge and experience sharing to build more inclusive and cohesive European societies. The project develops cooperation between local and regional authorities from Greece\, Italy\, the Netherlands\, Romania\, Slovenia and Spain. Targeted exchanges generate actionable learning\, which leads to improved integration policies and practices. URL:https://aer.eu/events/join-includ-eu-workshop-in-cluj-napoca-cross-sectoral-multistakeholder-collaboration-for-inclusion/ LOCATION:Azores CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Register-online_Workshop-RO_28-29.03.2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230313T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20230210T122538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T111849Z UID:43209-1678699800-1678705200@aer.eu SUMMARY:WG Green Hydrogen kick-off meeting DESCRIPTION:The AER working group on Green Hydrogen organised its kick-off meeting on 13 March 2023 from 09:30-11:30 \nThe proposal for this working group is led by Catalonia (ES). It is supported by Burgenland (AU)\, Lower Austria (AU)\, Valle D’Aosta (IT)\, Flevoland (NL)\, Maramures (RO)\, Värmland (SE)\, Västra-Götaland (SE)\, Fribourg (CH)\, and Denizli (TR)\, Kosice (SK) \nThis meeting was open to AER members only \nDuring this first meeting\, AER members interested in sharing experiences and knowledge on the topic of Green Hydrogen: \n\ngot to know each other (pitch on the region)\nshared why the topic matters for them now\nshared how the working group would create value for them: what they expect\, how they would like to contribute\ndefined activities for the coming months\n\nThe group also nominated the Chair of the Working Group: Albert Castellanos\, Secretary for Business and Competitiveness of the Government of Catalonia \nPresentations & Ressources\nCatalonia Pitch on H2 Strategy \nFribourg Pitch on H2 R&D \nVärmland Pitch on H2 Strategy \nAbruzzo Pitch on H2 Strategy \nGrand Est Pitch on H2 Strategy \nLower Austria Pitch on H2 Strategy \nVästra-Götaland Pitch on H2 Strategy \nConclusions of the meeting\nThe findings and decisions made at the kick-off meeting of the AER Working Group on Green Hydrogen can be found here. \nContext: scaling up the renewable hydrogen economy\nThere is significant work to do to scale-up production and demand. At present\, hydrogen makes up less than 2% of Europe’s energy mix and is still largely produced from fossil fuels. Producing clean hydrogen from renewable sources like wind and solar is expensive\, and while technology has improved and come down in cost\, there remain challenges connecting hydrogen production to energy grids and securing enough investment to make it viable. \nRegions have a key role to play in scaling up the renewable hydrogen economy across Europe. As noted in a 2020 opinion adopted by the Committee of the Regions\, green hydrogen “has the capacity to promote regional and local development because significant parts of the value chain can be established in regions and municipalities”. With the right level of private and public investment\, European regions can lead in the creation of self-contained “hydrogen hubs” that link all elements of the value chain. \nRegions have a crucial role in facilitating\, supporting\, and developing collaborations for the deployment of green hydrogen. \nBy cooperating and sharing experiences and best practices\, regions can inspire each other inter-regionally to the best possible solutions in several areas. \n  \nMore information on how to set-up a working group at AER here. \nFor any questions\, please contact AER Coordinator for Policy & Knowledge Transfer Johanna Pacevicius \nPicture by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash URL:https://aer.eu/events/wg-hydrogen-kick-off-meeting/ LOCATION:Azores CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/patrick-perkins-ETRPjvb0KM0-unsplash1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230131T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230131T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20221227T105824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T114023Z UID:42663-1675157400-1675168200@aer.eu SUMMARY:Includ-EU Online Session: "Anti-discrimination: a Transformative Approach for Organisations" DESCRIPTION:This online session focused on how we can identify and prevent systemic discrimination in our environments. It was led by Diversity Equity and Inclusion Expert\, Author and Podcast Producer Prisca Ratovonasy. She shared the stage with Mame-Fatou Niang\, Associate Professor\, Author and Artist-in-Residence at Ateliers Médicis.\n \nThe slides of the training are available here \nThe bibliography is available here\, it is in one document with the agenda \nThis session was held in English and simultaneously translated into Italian\, Slovenian\, Romanian\, Greek\, Spanish\, and Dutch\, allowing us to grow our community and involve more and more institutions. \nThis was a rare opportunity to bring together an international community with 7 European languages around a shared objective to make services and organisations more inclusive. \nThe session enabled all participants and organisers to: \n\nbetter understand the stakes\nraise awareness on the transformative dimension of addressing discrimination\nget actionable knowledge\, ready to use\n\nIf you missed this\, please contact us (a.comacchio@aer.eu) \nThis online training session is organised in the context of INCLUD-EU\, an EU project funded by the Asylum\, Migration and Integration fund (AMIF) which contributes to building more inclusive and cohesive European societies by enhancing knowledge\, driving innovation\, and stimulating cooperation between local and regional authorities in the European Union. To know more about the project\, visit the project website. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://aer.eu/events/includ-eu-online-session-anti-discrimination-a-transformative-approach-for-organisations/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CONFERENCE-ON-THE-FUTURE-OF-EUROPE-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220921T145210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T141410Z UID:41550-1670371200-1670457599@aer.eu SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW! - 2022 Autumn Bureau Meeting DESCRIPTION:You are invited to register for the Autumn edition of the AER Political Bureau on 7 December in Brussels. The Bureau Meeting will be hosted by the regions of Sardinia & Abruzzo (IT). \n \n  \nNEW DEADLINE: 30 NOVEMBER 2022\n  \nWe highly encourage you to participate in person in Brussels in the AER Autumn Bureau as the planned web streaming will offer limited interaction possibilities. \nWorking Documents\n\nDetailed Agenda\nPosition Paper on Youth – to be adopted\nPosition Paper on Jobs\, Growth & Investment – to be adopted\n\n\n7 December – Autumn Bureau Meeting Programme\n \n\nAdoption & Discussion AER Position Papers\n\nPosition Paper on Jobs\, Growth & Investment\n\nAER members are invited to propose their amendments to the Draft Position Paper on Jobs\, Growth and Investment. \nThis draft paper sets recommendations on how regions can boost growth\, drive investment and create jobs that will accelerate Europe’s economic recovery. This position will be discussed and voted upon by Bureau members at our Autumn Bureau meeting on 7 December 2022. \nMore information is available in our article. Call for amendments CLOSED. \n\nPosition Paper on Youth\n\nThis paper aims to provide a comprehensive position advocating for a better future for European youth. It addresses various topics\, from the development of socio-economic opportunities for young people to the several diverse inequalities faced by the youth\, to the future of work and skills in the context of the green and digital transition\, to the inclusion of young people in decision-making processes\, to the development of political and civic education\, to supporting young people’s mental health. \nTo make these proposals stronger\, the Task Force is inviting AER member regions to share their inputs about the Draft Position. \nMore information is available in our article. Call for amendments CLOSED. \nBureau debate on Sustainable Tourism\nIn an interdisciplinary debate\, panellists will highlight how the post-pandemic recovery of tourism is key to revitalising regional economies and nourishing their cultures. \nThis debate will bring together representatives of local and regional authorities\, European Institutions and other relevant stakeholders to answer the following questions: \n\nWhat are the key priorities for a sustainable\, resilient\, inclusive recovery of tourism in Europe that effectively builds on the opportunities from the green and digital transitions?\nHow can local and regional governments best contribute to the relaunch of the European tourism sector?\nWhat synergies and cooperation can be exploited among all involved actors and how can this best support recovery of tourism that is resilient\, sustainable and inclusive?\n\n6 December – Workshop on the Bieoconomy & the New European Bauhaus\nPrior to the Autumn Bureau Meeting\, the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is organising a workshop on “The Bioeconomy & the New European Bauhaus” at the Oslo Region European Office\, on 6 December\, 09:00-13:00\, which will look at \n\nThe European strategies supporting the decarbonisation of the construction sector\nThe link with societal challenges\, the territorial approach\nTechnical innovations in bio-based constructions materials\n\nClick here for more information. URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-2022-autumn-bureau-meeting/ LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AER-Bureau-Debate-2-December-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221206T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20221019T101201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T123446Z UID:41928-1670317200-1670331600@aer.eu SUMMARY:The Bioeconomy & the New European Bauhaus DESCRIPTION:Bio-based innovation to decarbonise the construction sector\nThe AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy\, chaired by Aud Hove (Innlandet\, NO) organised a workshop on “The Bioeconomy & the New European Bauhaus” on 6 December 09:00-13:00\, which looked at \n\nThe European strategies supporting the decarbonisation of the construction sector\nThe link with societal challenges\, the territorial approach\nTechnical innovations in bio-based constructions materials\n\nAGENDA & PRESENTATIONS\n(Click on titles to access presentations) \nBeautiful\, sustainable\, inclusive by design\n\nWelcome\, setting the scene\, Stian Berg\, International Adviser\, Innlandet (NO) on behalf of Aud Hove\, Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy\nSpaces for mutual learning and policy innovation\, Christian Spahr\, AER Secretary General\nThe New European Bauhaus\, Connecting our living spaces and experiences with the European Green Deal\, Borislava Woodford\, Directorate-General Joint Research Centre\, European Commission\nDecarbonising the construction sector: the challenges and measures to address them at EU level\, Philippe Moseley\, Policy Officer\, Directorate General for Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs\, European Commission\n\nModerated by Stian Berg\n \nBio-based\, innovative practices in the regions\n\nNature Based Materials in Regional Ecosystems\, Edwin Hamoen\, Nature Based Materials Programme\, Wageningen University\, Gelderland (NL)\nDecarbonising our territories with hemp : the construction market\, Chloé Charlier\, The European Hemp Pole\, Grand Est (FR)\nIndustrial pilots\, Skills ecosystems & Circular material hubs\, Eivind Merok\, Innlandet (NO)\nThe Bioeconomy & Värmland’s Smart Specialisation Strategy\, Eva Hallström & Kaltum Hussein\, Värmland (SE)\n\nFacilitation by Johanna Pacevicius \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis event took place the day before the AER Autumn Bureau\, which saw the adoption of two AER position papers: \n-Position Paper on Jobs\, Growth & Investments \n-Position Paper on Youth \nMore information on the Bureau event webpage \n  \n\n\n\nPhoto credits: \nPictures of event: AER (taken by Erik Hayes\, Eurodyssey Trainee at the AER Secretariat)\n\n\n\nPicture on event visual: courtesy from Innlandet County Council URL:https://aer.eu/events/bioeconomy-the-new-european-bauhaus/ LOCATION:Oslo Region European Office\, Rue du Luxembourg 3/5\, Brussels\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AER-Workshop-Bioeconomy-6-December-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221110 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220808T065256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230709T193634Z UID:41263-1667779200-1668038399@aer.eu SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Eurodyssey Forum 2022 - Limassol\, Cyprus DESCRIPTION:The Eurodyssey Forum is back! \nThis year’s edition will be a fully in-person event and will take place in Limassol\, Cyprus\, from the 7th to the 9th of November. The Forum will be hosted by the Union of Cyprus Municipalities and the Department of Labour of the Republic of Cyprus. An opportunity not to be missed! \n \n*Registrations are open until the 30th of September on a “first-come\, first-served basis”\, with priority being given to the Eurodyssey participating regions. After this date\, registrations will be possible only based on the number of spots still available. \n  \nWhat is Eurodyssey?\nEurodyssey is the flagship youth regional mobility programme of the Assembly of European Regions\, entirely managed at regional level. Together with our participating member regions\, AER provides fully-funded traineeships\, allowing young people from diverse backgrounds to benefit from a paid traineeship\, in various sectors. During 3 to 7 months\, trainees will benefit from valuable professional experience in another European region\, together with language training and cultural and social activities. Enriched from this experience\, the programme’s beneficiaries will have boosted their employability\, skills\, international comfort and personal development. Besides the traineeship experience\, Eurodyssey is also a unique opportunity to boost mutual understanding and intercultural learning\, and to raise awareness about regional diversity in Europe –  one of AER’s strong pillars. \n  \nA panEuropean youth mobility programme… before Erasmus!\nEstablished in 1985\, the Eurodyssey programme celebrated its 35th birthday in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t make 2020 the celebration year we expected\, but the 2022 Eurodyssey Forum will provide us with an exciting programme to make up for it! \n \n  \nBouncing back from the pandemic\nAs the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard international mobility\, and particularly affected mobility opportunities for young people across Europe and the world\, the Eurodyssey programme also faced challenges due to the sanitary and travel restrictions. However\, the programme bounced back! In 2021\, and even more in 2022\, our participating regions were able to host and send trainees again. And after two editions organised online\, the Eurodyssey Forum is now back for a fully in person event! \nThis year’s edition will focus on International Youth Mobility in the post-pandemic era\, and the priorities set by the European Commission as part of the European Year of Youth\, especially Education & European Learning Mobility\, and Employment & Inclusion. \nDuring plenary sessions and workshops\, our participating regions\, Eurodyssey trainees and alumni\, and involved organisations will share their experience and good practices on the benefits of the programme. From valuing youth and employment policies at regional level\, to developing young people’s skills and employability\, while expanding intercultural learning\, inclusion\, diversity\, and more\, we strongly believe in the resilience and relevance of the Eurodyssey programme\, in the aftermath of the Conference on the Future of Europe. This Forum will also be the occasion to reflect on past and current challenges faced by the programme\, and to co-develop\, together with our participating regions\, young people and public and private stakeholders\, the Eurodyssey of tomorrow. \nCheck the programme below and make sure to register here. \n  \n \n\nLaunching Our Brand New Project YOUTHopia!\nLast but not least\, the Forum will mark the launch event of AER’s “YOUTHopia – Generating Perspectives for Cohesion”. This pan-European project\, supported by DG REGIO and conducted together with five member regions of AER\, aims at raising awareness about the concrete benefits that Cohesion Policy offers to boost the economic and social well-being of its citizens and regions\, with a focus on youth employment and the transition towards a green and climate-neutral Europe. URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-register-eurodyssey-forum-2022/ LOCATION:Atlantica Miramare Hotel\, Limassol\, Cyprus CATEGORIES:AER Eurodyssey Forums,AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Visual_Eurodyssey_Forum_2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220909T141408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T081942Z UID:41484-1665741600-1665752400@aer.eu SUMMARY:2022 AER General Assembly\, Brussels (BE) DESCRIPTION:2022 AER General Assembly\n  \n***REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED: please contact j.sammon@aer.eu with any questions.  \nThe 2022 General Assembly will take place in Brussels\, Belgium and online on 14 October\, hosted by the by the Government of Lower Austria Liason Office. \nMembers joining on-site are also invited to a welcome reception the evening of Thursday\, 13 October (details to follow shortly)*. All onsite events will take place at the Lower Austria Liason Office\, Rue Montoyer 40\, B-1000 Brussels. \nThe deadline to register for on-site participation is Monday\, 3 October. Online registrations for Zoom will open the week of 3 October. \nYou can view the working documents at the link below. Voting procedures will be shared closer to the date. \nYou will be able to meet the Project Unit throughout the event at the Projects Info-Stand. \nDirect Links:\n\nWorking Documents\nDraft Agenda\n\nWherever you are\, we hope you can join us. URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-now-2022-aer-general-assembly-brussels-be/ LOCATION:Lower Austria Liason Office\, Rue Montoyer 40\, Brussels\, Brussels Capital Region\, B-1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER General Assemblies,AER Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/General-Assembly-L.Austria-V3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221006T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221006T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220914T090751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T144856Z UID:41542-1665050400-1665059400@aer.eu SUMMARY:Introduction to Interculturalism and Intercultural Competences: First Online Capacity-building Session for Regions and Local Stakeholders DESCRIPTION:What is interculturalism and how do we support the development of intercultural competences among regions and their stakeholders? \n  \nIntercultural Competence is what allows for a person to be able to navigate comfortably in complex intercultural settings. Accordingly\, to the European Commission (2007)\, it means combining skills\, attitudes\, abilities\, and knowledge to face\, act and intervene effectively and appropriately in a variety of contexts\, where cultural\, socio-economic\, ethnic\, and other lines intersect and can lead to situations of intercultural conflict that can\, in turn\, damage social cohesion. \nA person is considered interculturally competent if he/she can successfully communicate and relate with people from other cultural backgrounds. It means mobilizing external and internal resources and it is something that can always be developed and improved throughout our lives.  Deardoff (2006) defines it as the ability to develop targeted knowledge\, skills and attitudes that lead to visible behavior and communication that are both effective and appropriate in intercultural interactions. \n  \nThe EU-BELONG team is ready to kick-start its ambitious process of empowering regions and their stakeholders to develop innovative integration strategies for the first time applying the intercultural approach. As first step\, regional decision-makers\, civil servants and local stakeholder will build knowledge in intercultural integration concepts and foster key intercultural competences that will be applied throughout and beyond the project. \nThe first online capacity-building session will be held on 6th October 2022 from 10 to 12:30 CET focusing on ‘Introduction to Interculturalism and Intercultural Competences’. The session is addressed at the 11 regions of the project and 20 civil servants and/or local stakeholders from each region.  It aims at fostering an understanding of what is interculturalism and what are its key principles\, how we can build an intercultural region step-by-step and how to develop an intercultural strategy. Lastly\, the session will provide guidance on how to develop and organise a large-scale training on intercultural competences to support the regions throughout the implementation of their capacity-building programmes. \n\nStructure and Programme \nTrainer: Carla Calado\, Coordinator of the Portuguese Intercultural Cities Network \nLanguage: English \nParticipants: EU-BELONG partners\, 20 stakeholders/local and regional civil servants from each region\, experts working with the regions on the organisation of the capacity-building session\, members of the Intercultural Regions Network \n\n10:00 – 10:15 Welcoming words \n\nMarina Medarić\, AER Vice President for Inclusion\, Diversity & Equality\nNichola Howson\, Directorate General of Democracy Anti-Discrimination Department of the Council of Europe\n\n10:15 – 10:45  Presentation and Ice Breaker \n10:45-11:30h       Interculturalism \n\nDefinition of Interculturalism\nPrinciples of Interculturalism\nEthnocentrism VS Relativism\nThe intercultural region step-by-step: assessment\, building a strategy\, implementing\, and evaluating actions\, connection to city strategies (examples from cities regarding housing\, education\, culture\, labour\, tourism\, public spaces\, etc.)\n\n11:30 – Ice Breaker \n11:45-12:15h    Intercultural competence training \n\nDefinition of Intercultural Competence\nWhy is Intercultural competence training important?\nHow does it look like in practice?\nGeneral recommendation for large-scale training. The blended learning approach (pros and cons).\n\n12:15 – 12:30    Q&A and final remarks \n\nAdditional resources for exploration: \n\nICC Intercultural Citizenship test: Intercultural Citizenship Test (coe.int)\nOnline courses:\nDiversity and Inclusion – AKF | The Learning Hub (akflearninghub.org): send an email to an automatic email will be sent to you via “the learning hub” platform with instructions. The course takes 90m to watch and it is divided into small lessons (3 to 4 min each)\nICC Course – The intercultural city step-by-step Survey (surveymonkey.com): this course does not need previous enrolment\nResources in ICC website in the dedicated page: Thematic papers (coe.int)\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Birgit Sandu  (b.sandu@aer.eu)\, or Anna Comacchio (a.comacchio@aer.eu). \n\nEU-Belong is a 3-year project run by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and 13 partners\, and co-funded by the AMIF Programme (AMIF-2020-AG-CALL) of the European Union. Its aim is to support the adoption of innovative and pioneering regional integration strategies\, based on a multi-level and multi-stakeholder framework that\, for the first time\, applies the intercultural approach to Regions as a key-player for the successful integration of third-country nationals. URL:https://aer.eu/events/introduction-to-interculturalism-and-intercultural-competences-first-online-capacity-building-session-for-regions-and-local-stakeholders/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Introduction-to-interculturalism-and-intercultural-policies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220831T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220704T114845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T085711Z UID:40825-1661945400-1661950800@aer.eu SUMMARY:ANNOUNCEMENT: Bureau Debate on Youth\, August 31 2022 DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nThe COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the education\, employment\, mental health and disposable income of youth all across Europe. Young people used to work in sectors most affected by lockdowns\, like retail\, consequently those about to enter the job market faced dwindling employment opportunities. \nThis is why\, as part of our Summer Academy on 31 August\, we will bring together representatives of local and regional authorities\, European Institutions and other relevant stakeholders to debate the opportunities and challenges of youth policy in the context of post-pandemic recovery. \nDuring the last Spring Bureau Meeting\, the AER Bureau members set up a new Task Force on Youth\, chaired by Údarás (IE)\, which aims at promoting youth inclusion\, participation and well-being in the context of the European Year of Youth and post-pandemic recovery\, with a particular focus on the key role of regional and local governments. This debate will be hosted during the AER Summer Academy in Donegal County Council\, Ireland\, and chaired by Mícheál Ó hÉanaigh\, Chair of the Task Force on Youth. \nThe debate will address three key questions: \n\nWhat should the focus of youth policy be in our post-pandemic European societies?\nHow can youth contribute to building more resilient and strengthened European regions?\nWhat can public actors do to avoid facing a “lockdown generation” and maximise the well-being of European youth?\n\nFor further information on the content of the debate\, please\, go to this article. \nPanel: \n\nAnne Karjalainen\, Chair of the Commission for Social Policy\, Education\, Employment\, Research and Culture (SEDEC) and Chair of Kerava City Council – European Committee of the Regions\nChougher Doughramajian\, Member of the Advisory Council on Youth – Council of Europe\nTom Matthew\, Board member – European Youth Forum\nMaylinda Bajrami\, Member Youth Panel – European Youth Card Association\n\nWith insights\, unique regional contexts and recovery experiences from the Task Force on Youth member regions. URL:https://aer.eu/events/announcement-bureau-debate-on-youth-august-31-2022/ LOCATION:Atlantic Technical University (ATU) Letterkenny CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events,AER Summer Academies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Capture-décran-2022-08-16-à-10.30.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220902 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220620T140419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T131648Z UID:40611-1661731200-1662076799@aer.eu SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: AER Summer Academy 2022 - Donegal\, Ireland DESCRIPTION:  \n \n***PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE  SOLD OUT. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR TICKET\, PLEASE CONTACT THE AER SECRETARIAT*** \n  \nWith the European Year of Youth in full-swing\, the AER is delighted to announce that our flagship youth event\, the AER Summer Academy is returning in 2022 after a two-year hiatus.  \nIn partnership with Donegal County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta\, this year’s Summer Academy will take place from 29 August until 1 September in the stunning surroundings of  County Donegal\, in Ireland’s Atlantic North-West. \n2022 marks fifty years since Irish citizens voted by referendum to join the European Community\, precursor the European Union in 1972. 2022 also celebrates the Irish language acquiring equal status to the other 23 languages in our Union for the first time. We are therefore enormously privileged to bring this year’s iteration to Ireland and the Gaeltacht [Irish-speaking region] during a year of important milestones for the country’s relationship with Europe. \nThe Covid-19 pandemic\, the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine have fundamentally changed expectations about Europe’s future. 2022 has become a time of big\, existential questions about what Europe stands for\, and what future we shape for the the next generation. Right now\, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine Europe from a democratic\, economic\, cultural and social perspective. \nThe theme this year focuses on how young people in our regions can be empowered to answer these questions\, and shape “A Europe for the Next Generation”. As we look to build back better\, this year’s programme will focus on key key topics such as climate change\, skills and education\, cross-border and transnational cohesion and reconciliation\, remote working and entrepreneurship. \nAs Europe works to build back better\, regions are best-placed to ensure young people lay the building blocks for a peaceful\, prosperous and sustainable future for all. Do not miss this opportunity to join regional leaders from all over Europe for a series of debates\, workshops and excursions to enlighten and inspire. \nLast but not least\, the 2022 Summer Academy programme is offering participants an exciting opportunity to visit Derry/Londonderry City to learn about the Peace Process\, take-in spectacular scenery on Inis Eoin island and Glenveagh National Park\, visit the region’s unique rural innovation hubs\, and sample Irish music and dance as part of our social programme—this is a programme not to be missed! \n***\nThe 2022 Summer Academy is proudly brought to you by: URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-now-aer-summer-academy-2022-donegal-ireland/ LOCATION:Atlantic Technical University (ATU) Letterkenny CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Summer Academies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SA-Logo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220622T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220622T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220607T070331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T105946Z UID:40577-1655906400-1655911800@aer.eu SUMMARY:AER Working group on the bioeconomy: first meeting DESCRIPTION:The newly created Working Group on the bioeconomy will meet online for the first time to define its action plan for the coming months. This meeting is open to all AER members \n \nThe proposal to develop a working group on the bioeconomy was lead by Innlandet (NO)\, and is supported by Värmland (SE)\, Lower Austria (AU)\, Gelderland (NL). \nDuring this first meeting\, AER members interested in sharing experiences and knowledge on the topic of the bioeconomy will: \n\nget to know each other (pitch on the region)\nshare why the topic matters for them now\nshare how the working group would create value for them: what they expect\, how they would like to contribute\ndefine activities for the coming months\n\nThe group will also agree on who should be the Chair of the Working Group \n  \nMore information on how to set-up a working group at AER here. \nFor any questions\, please contact AER Coordinator for Policy & Knowledge Transfer Johanna Pacevicius \nPhoto by Olena Sergienko on Unsplash URL:https://aer.eu/events/working-group-bioeconomy-meeting1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220607T051237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T145052Z UID:40566-1655199000-1655229600@aer.eu SUMMARY:Inclusion\, Creativity & Human Potential: Includ-EU Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is organised in the context of the Includ-EU project co-financed by AMIF programme of the European Union. It will look at labour market inclusion from a skills\, creativity and human potential angle. \nThe opening and roundtable (09:30-11:00) will be streamed\, you can register here to get the link to attend online: \n \n  \nThe objective is to take a holistic approach to labour market inclusion\, which takes into account space\, skills and the realisation of potential. Participants will share policies and practices which support stakeholders to build on their ideas\, motivation\, competences and experiences. \nMigrant entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth\, create jobs and can support the post-COVID-19 recovery. Effective inclusion of migrants and EU citizens with a migration background into the labour market requires the active collaboration of a large variety of actors\, including public authorities at local\, regional\, national and European level\, civil society organisations\, economic and social partners and employers. \nThis workshop aims to: \n\nGive visibility to inclusion policies and practices shared in the context of the project and which can be of use to stakeholders across wider Europe\nstrengthen the collaboration between partners\, support them in mobilising both their local and international networks\nFacilitate the exchange of policies and practices for inclusion between local and regional stakeholders in Europe\nEncourage the development of new collaborations between local and regional stakeholders\n\nAGENDA URL:https://aer.eu/events/inclusion-creativity-human-potential/ LOCATION:The Home of The Human Safety Net Procuratie Vecchie – Piazza San Marco 105\, Venezia\, Venice\, Italy CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screenshot-2022-05-23-at-23.13.27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220601T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220602T164500 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220513T125111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130633Z UID:40376-1654075800-1654188300@aer.eu SUMMARY:1st AER-ENoP Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement DESCRIPTION:How to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions?\nOn 1-2 June 2022\, in Comet Meeting-Louise\, and Online\, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) will co-organise a Forum dedicated primarily to innovative and more participatory forms of democratic engagement. \nA new form of politics is gaining steam. Providing an alternative to traditional representative routes\, citizen assemblies and other forms of deliberative democracy try to help governments through discussing and developing recommendations on needed steps to safeguard a healthy and stable world. Practical examples on direct involvement of citizens in democratic processes enable an open discussion on particular policy challenges and giving recommendations to elected governments. Involved citizens are randomly selected to reflect the demographic diversity of the population. The process is typically facilitated by an independent and apolitical organisation\, which brings in experts across a wide range of disciplines\, as well as competing interest groups and the voices of those personally affected by the issue in question. Building up on this\, ENoP and AER are initiating a project that would capitalise on successful examples and good practices\, while at the same time discussing the full potential and future of such direct involvement of citizens in democratic processes. \nHow the project is built?\nThe first part of the project consists of a 1.5-day forum where different examples and experiences of citizen assemblies from different country contexts are presented\, aiming to: \n\nHelp the EU to formulate/design its deliberative policies/approaches in Europe and for its\ninternational cooperation programmes;\nHighlight the opportunities and challenges of direct involvement of citizens in democratic\nprocesses\, as well to allow for an exchange of lessons learned from different forms of deliberative\nprocesses ;\nDiscuss the options of relationship between those assemblies and representative\nbodies/governments and elaborate recommendations for different options of structured\nengagement of citizens in policy making (based on the experiences from the case studies).\n\nFollowing the forum\, a series of studies will be compiled\, based on the following criteria: \n\nThe good practice model has innovative elements\nThe good practice model has achieved and recorded concrete results\nThe achieved results are relevant to the people living in the region\, municipality\, commune\nThe good practice model is sustainable and replicable to other regions\, municipalities\, communes\n\nSpeakers Include\n\nMarcin Gerwin\, PhD\, Center for Blue Democracy\, Specialist in Deliberative Democracy and Sustainability\nToma Šutić\, Member of the Cabinet of Dubravka Šuica\, European Vice President for Democracy and Demography\nAleksandra Dulkiewicz\, Mayor of Gdansk\, Poland\nMathilde Bouyé\, Démocratie Ouverte & World Resources Institute – presenting the French Ctizens’ Convention on Climate\nProf. David Farrell\, The Irish Citizens’ Assembly Project\nKarl-Heinz Lambertz\, Rapporteur of Congress of Local Regional Authorities\, and President of German-speaking Community of Belgium\nLukas Mandl\, Member of the European Parliament; and Vice President for European Integration & Wider Europe\, Assembly of European Regions\n\nMore speakers are to be confirmed so stay tune! \n  \nCheck out the Programme HERE\nInterested in attending?\n \nContacts: \nAnna Comacchio\, Project and Policy Officer\, a.comacchio@aer.eu \nGisela Guari Cañada\, Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer\, g.guari@aer.eu URL:https://aer.eu/events/1st-aer-enop-forum-on-new-forms-of-democratic-engagement/ LOCATION:Comet Louise\, Place Stéphanie 20\, 1050 Brussels\, Belgium\, Comet Louise\, Place Stéphanie 20\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Events,Other Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Forum-on-New-Forms-of-Democratic-Engagement-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220426T100927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T121314Z UID:40160-1652781600-1652792400@aer.eu SUMMARY:Green (H)ydrogen: Powering Our Regions’ Future DESCRIPTION:You can check out the agenda and full list of speakers HERE.\nWhy is Europe talking about hydrogen?\nHydrogen is a versatile energy source with significant potential. It can be used as a feedstock\, a fuel or an energy carrier\, and has many possible applications across industry in the transport\, heating and construction sectors. Most importantly\, it does not emit CO2 and produces almost no air pollution when used. The European Commission estimates that “green” hydrogen from renewable sources could make up 13-14% of Europe’s energy supply by 2050\, and act as a replacement for fossil fuels in high polluting sectors.  \nHowever\, there is significant work to do to scale-up production and demand. At present\, hydrogen makes up less than 2% of Europe’s energy mix\, and is still largely produced from fossil fuels. Producing clean hydrogen from renewable sources like wind and solar is expensive\, and while technology has improved and come down in cost\, there remain challenges connecting hydrogen production to energy grids and securing enough investment to make it viable. \nWhat’s in it for Regions?\nRegions have a key role to play in scaling-up the renewable hydrogen economy across Europe.  With the right level of private and public investment\, European regions can lead in the creation of self-contained “hydrogen hubs” that link all elements of the value chain. Indeed\, the EU has committed to a total generation capacity of 40GW of renewable hydrogen by 2030\, and in early 2022 launched a call worth €300.5 million for projects to develop “cutting-edge hydrogen technologies” under its Clean Hydrogen Partnerships programme. \nIn this context\, the AER and the Government of Catalonia are initiating discussions among European regions on hydrogen in the energy transition. This knowledge exchange and networking session will be the first step towards sustained exchanges between regions on the development of green hydrogen. It will be an opportunity for AER members to identify common priorities in the field\, project and funding opportunities with the European Commission\, and accelerate work towards building a hydrogen community within the AER network. \nHow can I get involved?\nMembers are welcome to register online to view this event remotely. There will be limited possibilities for those who join online to take the floor during the open session. \nMembers interested in joining a future working group on green hydrogen can fill in this survey. \nPresentations\nPresentation by Pere Margalef SVP Technology Officer Hydrogen \nPresentation by Albert Ballbé\, Head of technical evaluation\, monitoring and verification of R&D projects in ACCIÓ\, Catalonia (ES) \nPresentation by Ana Ursua\, General Director\, Navarra Industrial Association\, Navarra (ES) \nPresentation by Giampaolo Canestri\, Head of Energy Efficiency and Open Innovation Sector – engineer at Compagnie Valdôtaine des\nEaux\, Valle d’Aosta (IT) URL:https://aer.eu/events/green-hydrogen-powering-our-regions-future/ LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Green-Hydrogen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220428 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220208T155038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T113117Z UID:39043-1650758400-1651103999@aer.eu SUMMARY:AERxDYPALL | CoE Study session - Climbing the ladder\, capacitating youth leaders DESCRIPTION:The AER is partnering with the DYPALL Network and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe to host the study session Climbing the ladder – Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. This event will take place from 24 to 30 April 2022 in the European Youth Centre Strasbourg (EYCS)\, France. \n\nWhat are the objectives of the study session?\nThe study session will focus on two of the five strategic priorities of the Council of Europe youth sector: Revitalizing pluralistic democracy and Youth work. In addition\, it aims to create and test a learning module based on non-formal education that includes vital skills (such as advocacy principles\, outreach strategies\, facilitation skills) to encourage youth leaders to take action at the local level and multiply their learnings and attitudes with their peers as well as map new forms of participation that emerged during the pandemic. \n\nWho can participate?\n25 youth leaders aged 18-30 years old\, residing in one of the Council of Europe Member States\, will be selected as beneficiaries of this CoE Study Session. The activity is targeting: \n\nCurrent and Former Youth delegates to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities;\nYouth leaders and young people with a strong interest in youth participation;\nYoung representatives of local and regional youth councils and similar participation structures;\nYouth workers who are committed to empowering young people as key actors in decision-making processes.\n\nN.b.: Previous experience in the youth sector\, specifically related to youth participation in decision-making processes and youth work\, is not necessary but is welcomed.  \nYouth delegates sponsored by an AER member region may be privileged to participate. Young candidates must indicate on the application form their connection with AER in the “Organisational information” or “anything you would like to add?” sections. Following the application deadline\, those selected will receive a confirmation email and an invitation to attend the event. \n  \nApplications CLOSED!*\n \n \n*The successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with the official invitation to participate in the CoE Study Session scheduled for 24-30 April 2022.  \nPractical information\nReasonable flight/trip expenses shall be reimbursed up to 350 Euros. Local transport from/to the venue\, accommodation\, meals\, and visa costs are fully covered in exchange for a 50-Euro fee to be deducted from the reimbursements. Please\, refer to the official call for participants for further details on reimbursements. \nN.b.: Booking arrangements can only be done after receiving the email confirmation and invitation from the organisers.  \n\nCovid-19 related information\nIn view of the current situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the selection of the participants will be made to secure that the travel rules set in place by France and the health and sanitary measures of the Council of Europe are fully taken into account. \n\nContact\nFor any questions or inquiries regarding the event\, please contact Andrés Muñoz (a.munoz@aer.eu). \nYou can also address your inquiries to Gianluca Rossino at gianluca.rossino@dypall.com \n  URL:https://aer.eu/events/call-for-participants-coe-study-session-climbing-the-ladder-capacitating-youth-leaders/ LOCATION:European Youth Centre Strasbourg (EYCS)\, 30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin\, 67000 Strasbourg\, France\, Strasbourg\, Grand Est\, 67000 CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/climbing-the-ladder-STS_POSTER-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220419T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220419T153110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T103809Z UID:40105-1650355200-1650387600@aer.eu SUMMARY:The World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels\, Austria 2022: a great success! A review and a call for papers for the WSED 2023 DESCRIPTION:The World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels\, Austria 2022: a great success! A review and a call for papers for the WSED 2023: \nOver 650 experts from 55 countries participated in the World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 from 5-8 April – more than 60 % of them on-site! The energy transition community met in Wels/Austria and presented opportunities\, solutions and strategies to make global climate neutrality reality. \n©OOe Energiesparverband \nThe World Sustainable Energy Days 2022\, titled “Energy transition – full speed ahead!”\, were a great success! Now we are on the road towards the World Sustainable Energy Days 2023! Save the date for the next edition of this international conference and tradeshow on renewable energy and climate neutrality\, which will be held from 1-3 March 2023. Calls for Papers & Speakers close on 10 October 2022. \nThe WSED 2022 showed how to increase acceptance\, trigger investments and raise the pace of change. The event was organised by the OÖ Energiesparverband\, the regional energy agency of Upper Austria. \nThe whole energy transition sector comes together again \nAfter the second year of pandemic\, the WSED 2022 were among the first events in its field with significant international participants on-site. Over 650 experts from 55 countries took part in the 4 conference days – more than 60 % of them on-site. More than 100 experts from all over the world presented the comprehensive transformation of policies\, technologies and markets for achieving climate neutrality and how to get things moving. \nHigh quality\, compact programme \nThe WSED are an international conference and tradeshow on the energy transition and global climate neutrality. In 2022\, the WSED offered the following complimentary events: \n\nEuropean Energy Efficiency Conference\nEuropean Pellet Conference\nYoung Energy Researchers Conference\nEnergy Efficiency Policy Conference\nIndustrial Energy Efficiency Conference\nSmart E-Mobility Conference\nInnovation Workshops\n\n  \nA tradeshow on renewable energy and energy efficiency\, a poster presentation and valuable opportunities for networking rounded off the WSED’s comprehensive package. \n©OOe Energiesparverband \n Upper Austria – a leader in the clean energy transition \nUpper Austria\, one of Austria’s nine regions\, is a leader in the clean energy transition: 60 % of all space heating and 31 % of the primary energy in Upper Austria already come from renewables. Through significant increases in energy efficiency and renewable energy\, greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings sector were reduced by 39 % in 10 years. 2.8 billion Euro are invested annually in renewable energy and energy efficiency. This makes Upper Austria an ideal location for this annual event. \nSee you next year in Wels/Austria! \nThe World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 focused on opportunities\, solutions and strategies to make global climate neutrality reality. The next edition will be held from 1-3 March 2023 in Wels/Austria. The deadline for the Call for Papers & Speakers is 10 October 2022. \nFurther information: www.wsed.at and OÖ Energiesparverband\, office@esv.or.at \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://aer.eu/events/the-world-sustainable-energy-days-in-wels-austria-2022-a-great-success-a-review-and-a-call-for-papers-for-the-wsed-2023/ LOCATION:Azores CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WSED2022-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220407T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220407T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220322T081434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T171755Z UID:39633-1649343600-1649349000@aer.eu SUMMARY:Includ-EU webinar "Cross-sectoral approaches to inclusive housing" DESCRIPTION:The housing pillar of the EU’s Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion places emphasis on the need to ensure affordable accommodation and promote non-segregated\, dignified\, and accessible housing. In this webinar\, we will discuss some of the main challenges to inclusive housing as well as explore opportunities and approaches for local and regional public authorities and relevant stakeholders to promote and implement inclusive housing policies. \nThe 4th Includ-EU webinar looked at innovative practices that promote the positive benefits of intercultural identities of neighbourhoods and encourage social interactions in inclusive housing and public spaces\, which are of utmost importance to foster integration through careful\, urban regeneration. \nSpeakers included: \n\nRossella Celmi\, Project Manager\, IOM Coordination Office for the Mediterranean: Housing: what’s at stake Presentation\nIvana D’Alessandro\, Head of the Intercultural cities Unit\, Council of Europe: Gentrification & the intercultural approach Presentation\nEleonora Milazzo\, PhD\, researcher and migration policy consultant\, Briefing on housing: findings from the INclud-EU project Presentation\nFatemeh Jailani\, COO of SINGA Global Unlock the potential of migration: citizen housing Presentation\n\nFacilitation: Johanna Pacevicius\, Policy and Knowledge transfer Coordinator at Assembly of European Regions. \n  \nThe recording of the event is now available online! \nThe agenda of the webinar is available here \nContacts: \nAnna Comacchio\, Project and Policy Officer\, a.comacchio@aer.eu \nJohanna Pacevicius\, Policy and Knowledge Transfer Coordinator\, j.pacevicius@aer.eu \n  \nThis webinar is co-funded by the European Unions’s AMIF Programme. URL:https://aer.eu/events/includ-eu-webinar-cross-sectoral-approaches-to-inclusive-housing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220325T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220325T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220304T153305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T113742Z UID:39303-1648202400-1648211400@aer.eu SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW: Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework Session III - Making EU funds work for your region DESCRIPTION:Date: 25 March 2022  \nTime: 10:00 – 12:30 CET \nVenue: Online (via Zoom) \nBackground\nTogether with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument\, the Multiannual Financial Framework (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 as part of the Skillnet Project\, the AER has put together three information sessions to help regions make the most of the 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. \nWhat’s in it for regions?\n\n\n\nThe third session of the ‘Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework’ will give regional authorities and their stakeholders the knowledge to best access and manage European funds. The current programming period contains new rules\, instruments and processes that might result difficult for the beneficiaries to fully understand and consequently to put in place the right actions to access them. Additionally\, the management and the proper reporting of the use of these funds might be an additional challenge  that leads to some gaps in how the funds are used. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of what is available for regions and put their questions to European Commission experts in our extended Questions & Answers session. \n\n\n\nThematically\, the webinar is structured in three main sessions covering the different tools: \n\n\n\n\nSession on mutual learning and exchange of practices – Taxiex-Regio Peer2Peer\, Taiex\, Regio Communities of Practitioners\, ESF Transnational Cooperation Platform;\nSession on administrative capacity – EU Competency Framework for management and implementation of the ERDF and Cohesion Fund\, Roadmap for Administrative Capacity Building;\nSession on measures to prevent mismanagement\, fraud and corruption – Integrity Pacts (Civil Control Mechanism for Safeguarding EU Funds Against Fraud and Corruption)\, Arachne\, Training on Cohesion Policy for EU Member State Experts\, EU Funds Anti-Fraud Knowledge & Resource Centre.\n\n\n\n\nThis overview of tools and instruments will be provided by experts from the European Commission. \nMeet our Speakers!\nWe are delighted to announce the following experts will join this webinar: \nBruno Mola\, Policy Officer\, Administrative Capacity Building and Solidarity Instruments\, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy\, European Commission \nMarianne Doyen\, Policy Officer\, European Social Fund +\, Directorate-General for Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\,  European Commission \nLuca Baldin\, External Auditor\, Joint Audit Directorate for Cohesion Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy\, European Commission \nLuc Molemans\, External Consultant and IT Project Manager\, Information Technologies\, DG Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\, European Commission \n*** \nThis training session is being 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/register-now-unboxing-the-multiannual-financial-framework-session-iii-making-eu-funds-work-for-your-region/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MFF-Session-III-Making-EU-funds-work-for-your-Region-V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220324T142000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220324T155000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220223T103522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T095734Z UID:39174-1648131600-1648137000@aer.eu SUMMARY:SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED: Bureau Debate on Growth\, Jobs and Investment! DESCRIPTION:***Our first speakers have been announced — don’t miss your chance to join what promises to be a fruitful discussion!*** \nNOTE: The registration button below is for non-members only. AER members should fill in the form HERE.  \n \nThe COVID-19 crisis had a profound impact on European regions and on the lives of our citizens. Businesses were negatively affected by the public health restrictions\, leading to jobs losses and income reductions\, with disproportionate impacts for women\, younger and older workers and people in low paid jobs. As a result\, economic activity declined\, poverty increased and inequalities widened\, jeopardizing progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. \nThat’s why as part of our Bureau meeting on 24 March\, we will bring together representatives of local and regional authorities\, European Institutions and other relevant stakeholders to debate on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead after the pandemic. \nThe debate is also a follow-up of AER´s political work from the Bureau Meeting in December 2021\, where AER Bureau members made “Growth\, Jobs and Investments” a topic of priority for its political work in 2022 and set up a Task Force\, co-chaired by Vice-President Alessandra Zedda (Sardinia\, IT) and Vice-President Damir Zobenica (Vojvodina\, RS) to drive it forward. \nAs we recover from the crisis\, there is an opportunity to maximize the opportunities offered by the digital and green transition to strengthen sustainable economic growth that delivers jobs\, prosperity and wellbeing for all citizens. Local and regional authorities have a critical role in supporting the recovery by delivering services and infrastructure\, providing education and skills opportunities\, helping businesses\, and supporting innovation locally. \nThis debate will consider three key questions: \n\nWhat are the key priorities for a sustainable\, resilient\, inclusive and wellbeing European economy that takes the opportunities of the green and digital transition?\nHow to maximise the contribution of local and regional governments to Europe’s recovery and economic and social renewal following COVID-19?\nHow to build successful partnerships to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and recovery?\n\nMeet our panel!\nOur first speakers have been announced — stay tuned to fine out who will join: \n\nDavid Lopes\,  Team leader\, Recovery and Resilience Facility\, Economics of resilience and transition Unit\, Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs\, European Commission\nKaren Maguire\, Head of the OECD Local Employment\, Skills and Social Innovation Division\, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\nDragoş Pîslaru\, Chair of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee\, European Parliament\nCllr. Michael Murphy\, Chair of the Commission for Economic Policy\, European Committee of the Regions;\nMaria Elena Romanini\, TVET expert\, Skillnet Project.\n\nWith insights and unique regional contexts and recovery experiences from: \n\nMícheál Ó hÉanaigh\, AER Vice President and Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta (IE)\nAlbert Castellanos Maduell\, AER Vice President and Secretary for Business and Competitiveness\, Ministry of Business and Labour\, Government of Catalonia (ES)\n\nFor any questions\, please contact AER Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator\, Vania Freitas HERE. \nOrganised with the support of: URL:https://aer.eu/events/join-our-bureau-debate-on-growth-jobs-and-investment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SPRING-BUREAU-DEBATE-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220324T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20220224T164057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T155403Z UID:39219-1648116000-1648141200@aer.eu SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW: Online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite our members to register for our online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings on the 24th of March 2022. As we emerge from the pandemic\, this will be an opportunity for members to set out priorities for the future of the AER on everything from political priorities to the Action Plan. \n\n\n\nYou can register for all meetings and debates via the link above. There is only one Zoom link for all sessions\, so please save this link in a convenient location so you can access it easily on the day. \n\nOverview Agenda\n\n\n\n\n Thursday\, 24 March (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n 10:00-13:00Co-development of AER Action Plan meeting\n\n\n 13:00-14:00Lunch\n\n\n 14:00-14:20AER Bureau: Welcome & Bureau Updates\n\n\n 14:20-15:50Bureau Debate on Growth\, Jobs & Investment \n\n\n 15:50-16:00Break \n\n\n 16:00-16:10AER Recommendations on the Future of Europe\n\n\n 16:10-16:25Adoption: AER Position on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity\n\n\n 16:25-16:40Adoption: AER Position on Democracy\n\n\n 16:40-17:00Identification of the Bureau Priority Topics 2022 and Closing\n\n\n\n\nMember Engagement Meeting — AER Action Plan\nFrom 10:00-13:00\, Members will have the opportunity to provide their input into the AER Action Plan. More details will follow shortly\, so keep an eye on the News section of our website. If you have any questions\, please contact Policy & Knowledge Transfer Coordinator\, Johanna Pacevicius HERE. \n2022 Spring Bureau Meeting\n\nAfter lunch\, we will give an overview presentation of the activities carried out by the AER Task Forces and other institutional related issues\, as well as identify priority topics for political discussion and advocacy actions in 2022. \n\n\n\nFurthermore\, we will host a debate on growth\, jobs\, and investment where we will explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for local and regional authorities. Members are also invited to join the discussion and vote on the adoption of two position papers on Sustainable Mobility and on Democracy.  \n\n\n\nYou can find out more about how you can get involved in our article HERE. If you have any questions\, please contact AER Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator\, Vania Freitas HERE. URL:https://aer.eu/events/2022-spring-bureau-member-engagement-meetings/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SPRING-BUREAU-5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211202T132000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211202T145000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20211122T145821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T132629Z UID:38222-1638451200-1638456600@aer.eu SUMMARY:LINE-UP ANNOUNCED — Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition DESCRIPTION:Want to join online?*\n\n\n\n  \n***UPDATE*** — we are delighted to announce that completing our panel will be Mr Ciarán Cuffe\, Member of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism and Industry\, Research and Energy! \nAccording to the European Parliament\, transport accounts for 30% of the EU’s total emissions. If we are to keep global temperatures below 1.5C and achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals\, a change of gears is required to make our transport systems more efficient\, less polluting and better value for money. \nLocal and regional authorities have a clear and important role in making mobility more sustainable and inclusive through their strategic planning\, provision of transport infrastructure and services\, support to technological innovation and incentives for green transport options. Yet\, there is still a lack of financial and technical support to fulfil their potential in advancing sustainable mobility and connectivity. \nThat’s why as part of our Bureau meeting on 2 December\, the AER is organising a debate on the role of local and regional authorities in building sustainable mobility systems. \nThe aim is to explore how local and regional authorities can help achieve the objectives set out in the the European Green Deal\, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Accords. At the same time\, this debate will be a chance to discuss how these ambitious goals can be aligned with Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThis debate will feed into to an AER position paper on sustainable mobility and connectivity by developing recommendations to improve regions’ contribution to economic growth\, inclusive and sustainable development across Europe. \nThe debate will consider two key questions: \n\nHow to make mobility more sustainable and improve connectivity across Europe\, focusing on prosperity and environment?\nWhat is the role of local and regional authorities in making the transition to green\, fair and sustainable mobility systems?\n\nThis interactive debate will bring together regional and European policymakers and experts. It includes an extended thirty-minute Q & A where participants will have the opportunity to share their views and insights with our expert panel. Don’t miss the chance to help shape AER’s work on sustainable transport! \nOur line-up has been announced — stay tuned to find out who else will join our expert panel! \nModerator: Martin Tollén\, Chair of the AER Working Group on Transport & Mobility\, County Councillor in Östergötland (SE) \nAlessandra Zedda\, AER Vice President and Chair of the AER Task Force on Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity\, and Vice President and Regional Minister for Labour\, Vocational Training\, Cooperation and Social Security\, Autonomous Region of Sardinia (IT) \nCiarán Cuffe MEP\, Member of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism and Industry\, Research and Energy \nYuwei Li\, Director of the UNECE Sustainable Transport Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe \nAxel Volkery\, Deputy Head of Unit Sustainable and Intelligent Transport\, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport\, European Commission \nRobert van Asten\, Member of the European Committee of the Regions and Rapporteur of the Opinion “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy” \n*Note: Those who have registered for the AER Bureau already have the Zoom link and do not need to register. URL:https://aer.eu/events/join-our-bureau-debate-on-sustainable-mobility-connectivity-the-road-to-recovery-and-the-green-transition/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events,AER Executive Board meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AER-Bureau-Debate-2-December-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20211109T144356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T145943Z UID:37888-1638403200-1638575999@aer.eu SUMMARY:2021 Eurodyssey Forum DESCRIPTION:Joining online?\n\nWelcome the online Eurodyssey Forum 2021!\nWe are delighted to invite our members to join the 2021 Eurodyssey Forum. This event will take place online on  2-3 December in tandem with the 2021 AER Autumn Bureau. \nYou can view the overview programme below: \nOverview Programme\n\n\n\n\n Thursday\, 24 March (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n 10:00-13:00Co-development of AER Action Plan meeting\n\n\n 13:00-14:00Lunch\n\n\n 14:00-14:20AER Bureau: Welcome & Bureau Updates\n\n\n 14:20-15:50Bureau Debate on Growth\, Jobs & Investment \n\n\n 15:50-16:00Break \n\n\n 16:00-16:10AER Recommendations on the Future of Europe\n\n\n 16:10-16:25Adoption: AER Position on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity\n\n\n 16:25-16:40Adoption: AER Position on Democracy\n\n\n 16:40-17:00Identification of the Bureau Priority Topics 2022 and Closing\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Friday\, 3 December (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n 9:30-11:30Knowledge Sharing session with Executive Board (for Executive Board members; parallel session)\n\n\n 9:15-11:45Eurodyssey Breakout session (parallel session)\n\n\n 11:30-12:00Coffee Break\n\n\n 12:00-13:00Campfire session on EU Projects & Services\n\n\n\n \nEssential Documents:\nAll working documents will be uploaded here when ready: \n\nDraft Agenda\nWorking Documents\nConclusions from the break-out sessions (English)\nConclusions from the break-out sessions (French)\n\nPresentations:\n\nEurodyssey Annual Report 2020-2021\nCandidates for Eurodyssey election\n2020 Statistics & 2019 Employment outcomes\nALMA initiative  \nCoE-EU Youth Partnership – Sustainability & Learning Mobility\nWebsite – Latest updates \nWebsite – Build your Eurodyssey regional profile\nWebsite – Example of regional profile (demo)\n\nVideos:\n\nGreening the youth sector: Sustainability Checklist\nWordPress editor tutorial\n\nUseful links:\n\nReport Greening the Youth Sector: Sustainability Checklist – CoE-EU Youth Partnership\n\nReminder: Election of Steering Committee Chair & Members\n \n\nThe Eurodyssey Assembly will elect its President and Steering Committee members on Thursday\, 2 December\, and there is a vacancy available to be filled by a new member region! 🗳 \nIf your region is interested\, you are invited to submit your application to the Eurodyssey Steering Committee by Friday\, 26 November 2021. \nMore information on the vacancies and how to apply can be found in our article HERE. \n  \nReminder: 2022 Hosting Calendar Form\n \nIn order for us to get a clear and detailed picture of Eurodyssey in 2022\, we ask you to share with the Secretariat some information about the hosting perspectives of your region through the Hosting Calendar Survey. 📝 \nThe survey can be filled out HERE\, and we kindly request you submit your responses by Friday\, 26 November. \nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions about the 2021 Eurodyssey Forum\, please contact AER Programme Coordinator\, Andrés Muñoz Rojo at a.munoz@aer.eu  URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-now-2021-eurodyssey-forum/ LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium CATEGORIES:AER Eurodyssey Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/EY-FORUM-2021-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211203 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20211109T125910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T145345Z UID:37871-1638403200-1638489599@aer.eu SUMMARY:MOVED ONLINE: AER Autumn Bureau Meeting DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 Update:\nIn light of the current health measures taking place in Belgium\, AER has moved all of its Autumn Bureau events to fully online. \nWe apologise for any inconveniences caused. \nWelcome to the AER Autumn Bureau!\nFollowing on from the success of our General Assembly and Agenda 2030 Conference in Strasbourg\, we are delighted to invite our members to join our AER Autumn Bureau. This event will take place online on Thursday\, 2 December in tandem with the 2021 Eurodyssey Forum. Members are also invited to join a special Campfire session on AER’s EU Project Services and services taking place on Friday\, 3 December. \nYou can view the overview programme below: \n  \nOverview Programme\n\n\n\n\n Thursday\, 24 March (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n 10:00-13:00Co-development of AER Action Plan meeting\n\n\n 13:00-14:00Lunch\n\n\n 14:00-14:20AER Bureau: Welcome & Bureau Updates\n\n\n 14:20-15:50Bureau Debate on Growth\, Jobs & Investment \n\n\n 15:50-16:00Break \n\n\n 16:00-16:10AER Recommendations on the Future of Europe\n\n\n 16:10-16:25Adoption: AER Position on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity\n\n\n 16:25-16:40Adoption: AER Position on Democracy\n\n\n 16:40-17:00Identification of the Bureau Priority Topics 2022 and Closing\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Friday\, 3 December (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n 9:30-11:30Knowledge Sharing session with Executive Board (for Executive Board members; parallel session)\n\n\n 9:15-11:45Eurodyssey Breakout session (parallel session)\n\n\n 11:30-12:00Coffee Break\n\n\n 12:00-13:00Campfire session on EU Projects & Services\n\n\n\n \n  \nEssential Documents\n\nDraft Agenda\nWorking Documents \n\n*** \nIf you have any questions about the Bureau\, please contact Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator\, Vania Freitas at v.freitas@aer.eu \n\nEurodyssey Forum\nThe Autumn Bureau will take place in tandem with the 2021 Eurodyssey Forum. You can learn more by clicking the links below: \n\nEvent Webpage\nDraft Agenda URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-now-aer-autumn-bureau-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events,AER Executive Board meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/V3-2021-AER-Bureau-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20211102T151057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T162217Z UID:37689-1637157600-1637163000@aer.eu SUMMARY:Skillman International Forum Webinar: Capacity Building in Higher Education II- A European Strategy for Universities DESCRIPTION:As part of the Skillman International Forum 2021\, the AER is delighted to bring you a webinar on capacity building in higher education.  \n  \nDate: 17 November 2021 \nTime: 14:00-15:30 CET \nVenue: Online \n  \n \n\nSkillman International Forum 2021\nThe Skillman International Forum 2021 is taking place from 15-18 November 2021 and plans to redefine the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector. This year the forum addresses three main topics: Digital and green revolution\, Micro-credentials and Sharing is caring. \nAbout the webinar \nHow can the EU further support the higher education sector to contribute to the twin digital and green transitions? \nThe higher education sector is key for finding solutions towards a sustainable and more digital Europe\, as well as for equipping students (and professors) with the competences that our fast-changing society and economy need.  \nThe webinar will look at digital capacity building opportunities\, ensuring it is reinforced and made more resilient\, especially considering the COVID-19 impact on learning. Next to the digital aspect\, we will also discuss green and sustainable capacity building solutions for higher education. \nModerated by Johanna Pacevicius\, AER Policy & Knowledge Transfer Coordinator. \n \n\n  \nFor more information contact: \na.comacchio@aer.eu \nprojects@aer.eu \n  \n\n  \nThis webinar is organised as part of the SKILLMAN series of webinars on redefining the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector. \nSKILLMAN is a partner of the SKILLNET project\, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission aiming 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. URL:https://aer.eu/events/skillman-international-forum-webinar-capacity-building-in-higher-education-ii-a-european-strategy-for-universities/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211116T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20211102T151034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T151034Z UID:37676-1637074800-1637078400@aer.eu SUMMARY:Skillman International Forum 2021 Webinar: Fostering Entrepreneurship in Education and Training DESCRIPTION:  \nAs part of the Skillman International Forum 2021\, the AER is delighted to bring you a webinar on fostering entrepreneurship in education and training.  \n  \nDate: 16 November 2021 \nTime: 15:00-16:00 CET \nVenue: Online \n  \n \n  \n\nSkillman International Forum 2021\nThe Skillman International Forum 2021 is taking place from 15-18 November 2021 and plans to redefine the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector. This year the forum addresses three main topics: Digital and green revolution\, Micro-credentials and Sharing is caring. \nAbout the webinar \nThe global pandemic has left many freelancers and entrepreneurs without income for months\, which imposes an incoming challenge to stimulating entrepreneurship.If we want Europe to continue to nurture talent\, create great startups and compete on a global scale we need to teach entrepreneurship. This will require joint efforts from the public and private sectors\, as well as regional\, national governments and European Institutions. \nIn this webinar\, we will have a glimpse of different actions needed at different levels to foster an inclusive entrepreneurial mindset and discuss local challenges for their implementation and replicability. \nModerated by Manos Andread (Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs). \n  \n \n  \n\nFor more information contact: \na.comacchio@aer.eu \nprojects@aer.eu \n\nThis webinar is organised as part of the SKILLMAN series of webinars on redefining the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector. \nSKILLMAN is a partner of the SKILLNET project\, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission aiming 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. URL:https://aer.eu/events/skillman-international-forum-2021-webinar-fostering-entrepreneurship-in-education-and-training/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211028T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T090204 CREATED:20211020T154406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T163624Z UID:37630-1635411600-1635424200@aer.eu SUMMARY:Includ-EU Workshop: Service design to improve integration and inclusion policies and practices DESCRIPTION:The focus of the first day of Workshop of the Includ-EU Project will be on how to rethink services in light of crises and raising awareness on the role of design in shaping better and more sustainable services. Abram El-Sabagh\, expert in designing strategic solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals\, will facilitate the session\, in which participants will immerse in a peer-learning exercise\, which will help them to brainstorm collectively and identify challenges and opportunities to apply to the concrete specific needs of each regional/local reality. This is followed by a dynamic market-place exercise\, where few regions and municipalities will present their own future strategy for integration\, but also good practices and successful projects from the past programming period. \nSpeakers include: \n\nRabab Ahmad\, Policy and Programme Analyst\, Regional Office for the EEA\, the EU and NATO\, International Organization for Migration (IOM);\nAlessia Rochira (Phd\, Social Psychology\, University of Salento): Research-based innovation action on immigrant adolescents as culture-brokers in school-families interactions;\nElisabeth Palmero (Project Coordinator\, Equalcity): The Migrant Women & Girls Toolbox\, Equalcity Project;\nGiulia Maraviglia (SocioLab); Giuditta Giunti (ANCI Toscana): Service Design for Integration Services.\n\nThe workshop is open to all interested stakeholders working on migration and interculturality. To know more about day 2 on Hate Speech\, check the Agenda2030 Website. \n  \n \n  \nThe project Includ-EU is co-funded by the AMIF Programme of the European Union. \nFor more info: a.comacchio@aer.eu  URL:https://aer.eu/events/includ-eu-workshop-service-design-to-improve-integration-and-inclusion-policies-and-practices/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AER Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Workshops-posts.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR