The launch of the new Horizon Europe funding programme worth 95.5 billion EUR and its first round of calls have being sparking enthusiasm and interest among the multiple actors that were long awaiting for initiating and testing their innovative actions for the green and digital transition, as well as an inclusive economy. Yet, while the scope of the funding programme meets … [Read more...]
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Building the Circular Economy through Circular Skills: Regions and Universities leading the Change
The transition towards a circular economy is among the core objectives of policy-makers at all levels of government. Yet, its full and effective achievement strongly depends on the readiness of all the societal and economic actors. In this regard, a growing mismatch between skills and labour needs can hamper both the transition as well as the possibility to exploit its great … [Read more...]
New mobility services: qualification profiles and skill needs
On 11 December as part of the 2020 Skillman International Forum, the Assembly of European Regions hosted the webinar "New mobility services: Anticipating skills and job roles". This webinar brought together experts working in the new mobility sector, who exchanged perspectives and examples of how emerging skill needs and professional profiles are being integrated into this … [Read more...]
Defining the new skills for an inclusive future at the Skillman International Forum 2020
As a proud partner of the Skillnet project, AER is very pleased to provide an overview of the very first virtual 6th edition of the yearly SIF - SKILLMAN.EU INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2020, about redefining the future of learning, which took place on December 10th and 11th 2020. Practitioners, innovative academics, and industrial experts in the field of … [Read more...]
Partner Search: New project proposal to boost the circular economy!
Are you looking for partners to join and contribute to your project proposal under the Horizon2020 Green Deal Call - Demonstration of systemic solutions for the territorial deployment of the circular economy? The paper-making consortium ECOVPRINT based in Città di Castello, in Umbria, one of the AER member regions, could be the right partner to join your project! About … [Read more...]
Horizon 2020-funded European Green Deal Calls for Proposals
The Green Deal Call worth €1 billion has been launched on the 18th of September. The call is the last within the H2020 Programme and just ahead of the launch of Horizon Europe, the next research and innovation programme kicking-off in 2021. Send your proposals by 26th January 2021! With 10 different areas of intervention, the H2020 Green Deal Call offers the opportunity and … [Read more...]
Join the Webinar ‘Circular Economy: Opportunities and Needs in the Labour Market’
Save the date! We are pleased to invite you to the webinar ‘Circular Economy: Opportunities and Needs in the Labour Market’ that will be held online on 10th December from 15:30 to 16:30 as part of the 2020 edition of the Skillman International Forum focused on "redefining the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector"! The event is part of the Skillnet series … [Read more...]
Join us at the Skillman International Forum
The sixth edition of the Skillman International Forum is getting closer! Do not miss the opportunity to learn more and contribute to 'redefining the future of learning'! On 10th and 11th December, the 2020 edition of the Skillman International Forum (SIF) will be held online. The event is a yearly appointment launched by the Skillman Alliance in order to provide a space … [Read more...]
SKILLNET Webinars: Call for Proposals I
The series of webinars on EU funding opportunities launched within the Skillnet project continues! New themes and dates have been agreed and we are now launching a call to collect good practices on circular economy and new mobility services to be presented during the Skillman Internal Forum on 10th and 11th December 2020! As you know, a series of 18 webinars on EU funding … [Read more...]
Committee 1 Annual Report June 2019 – November 2020
The General Assembly is the highest authority of AER and convenes representatives of all its full members at least once a year. The General Assembly adopts among other things, the annual reports of the Thematic Committees. This report is the compilation of actions developed and implemented within Committee 1 between the 2019 General Assembly in Larnaka (CY) and the 2020 … [Read more...]
AER Regions taking part in Regiostars Awards 2020
Did you know that some of AER’s member regions are taking part in the Regiostars Awards this year? These awards go to EU-funded projects which demonstrate excellence and new approaches in regional development. These projects are made to inspire other regions and project managers across Europe. Five categories are on the list for the competition and a public choice … [Read more...]
Roadmap For Recovery: Paving the way towards a more resilient, sustainable and fair Europe after COVID-19.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a catastrophic crisis with dramatic effects on our society. The European Union had to come up with a strong response reflecting determination, unity and solidarity; the roadmap for recovery. The roadmap for recovery is the result of the collaboration of the European Council, the Commission and the European Central Bank. It aims to … [Read more...]
Territorial approaches: the governance of Abruzzo for rural areas
To facilitate continuous knowledge flow between regions a series of articles and interviews is being published on the topic which was to be discussed in Covasna: "Territorial approaches to regional development", with a particular focus on urban-rural divides. Indeed, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Spring Committee Plenaries of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in … [Read more...]
Committee 1 progress Report Spring 2020
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Regional Development and Economy gather in plenary meetings. This is the opportunity to set goals for cooperation through the elaboration of a joint work programme and to evaluate progress every six months. On the occasion of the Spring 2019 Committees’ plenaries in Örebro, AER members identified joint actions they wanted to … [Read more...]
AER’s take on the EU Green Deal
The latest ‘Europe's State of the Environment 2020’ report, which was launched by the European Environment Agency earlier this month, states that Europe is facing environmental challenges of unprecedented scale and urgency. This report underlines that Europe will not achieve its 2030 goals without urgent action over the next 10 years to address the alarming rate of biodiversity … [Read more...]
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