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Multiple times per year, AER brings together regions, so that they may stand stronger together, and grow in a space of best practice exchange.
Includ-EU Online Session: “Anti-discrimination: a Transformative Approach for Organisations”
OnlineThis 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. The slides of the training are available here The […]
REGISTER NOW! – 2022 Autumn Bureau Meeting
Brussels , BelgiumYou 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). NEW DEADLINE: 30 NOVEMBER 2022 We highly encourage you to participate in person in Brussels in the AER Autumn Bureau as […]
The Bioeconomy & the New European Bauhaus
Oslo Region European Office Rue du Luxembourg 3/5, Brussels, Bruxelles, BelgiumThe AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is organising a workshop on "The Bioeconomy & the New European Bauhaus" which will look at innovation to decarbonise the construction sector thanks to the development of the bioeconomy.
We will specifically look at:
The European strategies supporting the decarbonisation of the construction sector
The link with societal challenges, the territorial approach
Technical innovations in bio-based constructions materials
REGISTER NOW: Regional Business Forum 2022
Novi Sad/online , SerbiaIt is our pleasure to invite you to the fifth edition of the Regional Business Forum (RBF), taking place as a hybrid event. You are most welcome to join us online and in Novi Sad, Vojvodina from 15-30th November, 2022. The Regional Business Forum is an annual international forum to exchange ideas on support for […]
[SOLD OUT] Eurodyssey Forum 2022 – Limassol, Cyprus
Atlantica Miramare Hotel Limassol, CyprusThe Eurodyssey Forum is back! This 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 […]
2022 AER General Assembly, Brussels (BE)
Lower Austria Liason Office Rue Montoyer 40, Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium2022 AER General Assembly ***REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED: please contact j.sammon@aer.eu with any questions. The 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. Members joining on-site are also invited to a welcome reception the evening of Thursday, 13 October […]
European Week of Regions and Cities 2022 – Regions4Youth: Strengthening Cohesion Through Youth Empowerment ONLINE WORKSHOP
How can youth development contribute to achieving territorial, economic and social cohesion? Empowering our next generation empowers all of us. Territorial, economic and social cohesion cannot be achieved without providing younger generations with opportunities to thrive and without including them in decision-making processes. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a heavy burden of both sacrifice and […]
Introduction to Interculturalism and Intercultural Competences: First Online Capacity-building Session for Regions and Local Stakeholders
ZoomWhat is interculturalism and how do we support the development of intercultural competences among regions and their stakeholders? Intercultural 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 […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bureau Debate on Youth, August 31 2022
Atlantic Technical University (ATU) LetterkennyThe 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. This is why, as part of our […]
SOLD OUT: AER Summer Academy 2022 – Donegal, Ireland
Atlantic Technical University (ATU) Letterkenny***PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR TICKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE AER SECRETARIAT*** With 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. In partnership with […]
AER Working group on the bioeconomy: first meeting
OnlineThe 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 The proposal to develop a working group on the bioeconomy was lead by Innlandet (NO), and is supported by Värmland (SE), Lower Austria […]
Just Announced: Join AER’s Event on Regional Support for Ukraine
ZoomIn the context of the war in Ukraine, a number of initiatives, led by cities, regions, institutions, and civil society organisations have been set up. For that reason, the AER is organising a webinar on Friday, 17 June to share information on ongoing initiatives and available support to Ukrainian regions, provide examples and experiences from regions in […]
Inclusion, Creativity & Human Potential: Includ-EU Workshop
The Home of The Human Safety Net Procuratie Vecchie – Piazza San Marco 105, Venezia Venice, ItalyThis 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. The opening and roundtable (09:30-11:00) will be streamed, you can register here to get the link to attend online: The […]
1st AER-ENoP Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement
Comet Louise, Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Comet Louise, Place Stéphanie 20, Brussels, BelgiumHow to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions? On 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 […]
WEBINAR: Access To Quality Education And Training- An Intercultural Approach
How to unlock the potential of education and training as key enablers for inclusion? Formal education and extracurricular activities have a powerful influence on how individualsperceive diversity. From early childhood education to lifelong learning, education andtraining are therefore powerful tools for building more inclusive societies.Actions to support the inclusion of third-country nationals and to harness […]