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Do it fast but do it smart!

1 February, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

European Energy Strategy 2020: AER members visit GE Smart Grid Centre and promote the role of regions in speeding up an energy efficient Europe. Bracknell (UK), 1 February 2011 To affirm its commitment to a low-carbon future on the eve of the EU Summit, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised together with its partner ... Read More

Boosting Entrepreneurship and Innovation…AER breaks new ground

25 March, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Østfold (N), 25 March 2011  The Assembly of European Regions (AER) strongly believes in the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation as key factors for future European knowledge economies and a stepping-stone to emerge out of the current economic and financial recession. AER organised a debate, attended by more than 100 participants, where entrepreneurship and innovation ... Read More

How do European Regions invest for green growth?

11 April, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Regions find alternative methods of financing the essential energy programmes that are necessary to achieve the EU 2020 energy targets, a new AER survey on green growth shows. AER survey on green growth published! A new survey on green growth by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), presented today, highlights the importance of regional investment ... Read More

2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day

12 April, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Two years into their groundbreaking partnership, The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy continue to pave the way towards a new and efficient energy future for Europe and its regions. Brussels, Belgium – April 12th 2011 Today marks the 2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day, a unique event of its kind in Brussels ... Read More

Europe’s energy future is not only about energy efficiency, it’s also about ‘Efficient Energy’

13 April, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Brussels, Belgium – April 13th 2011 The Assembly of European Regions – GE Energy partnership today further proved the success of their close collaboration with the publication of the REFER Report; a study which looks closely at the challenges facing Europe and its regions and the energy efficient solutions they are employing. Presented by Michèle Sabban, ... Read More

A huge “Yes” to electric vehicles! The AER evaluates the framework and conditions for their roll out

30 June, 2011 By Editor

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Brussels (B), 30 June 2011. The ‘Energy and Climate Change’ working group of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met today to discuss both the opportunities and the challenges presented by the new technology of clean vehicles. The participants were offered the chance to test-drive an electric car being marketed by the automobile designer BMW. ... Read More

The AER Takes the Silk Road In North East Asia

2 November, 2011 By Editor

An AER delegation goes to Seoul to meet the members of NEAR, its North East Asian counterpart Seoul, South Korea, 2 November 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) was the guest of honour at the 5th International Forum organised by its counterpart, the Association of North East Asia Regional Governments (NEAR). A delegation led ... Read More

Flinkman Final Conference Stakeholders Join Hands to Improve Flood Risk Management

9 December, 2011 By Editor

Flinkman final conference Stakeholders join hands to improve flood risk management
Thessaloniki (GR), 9 December 2011 River floods, flash floods, urban floods and floods from the sea in coastal areas are afflictions encountered by regions and countries all over the world. Figures are dramatic: some 85,000 people are killed and 230 million affected by natural disasters worldwide every year. The consequences of these disasters are not ... Read More

2011 Activity Report

2 January, 2012 By Editor

“2011 has been a critical year, but also one of hope – hope for strengthened cooperation between our regions to continue developing our continent’s territories; hope for a respectful and efficient neighbourhood relationship; and finally, hope for stable and sustainable economic growth in our regions, which shields us against the impact of climate change and ... Read More

AER will compile for ARLEM a report on sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean

1 February, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Strasbourg (F), 1 February 2012 During its plenary session, the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) officially appointed Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), to prepare a report on sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean. The report will be submitted by AER at the next general assembly of ARLEM. Launched in 2010, ARLEM ... Read More

Innovative jobs and Green growth AER partners with two new INTERREG IVC projects

16 February, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Strasbourg (F), 16 February 2012 The Assembly of European Regions is pleased to announce the kick-off of two new INTERREG IVC projects recently approved by the European Union. In cooperation with Flevoland (NL), who is leading both projects, AER will prepare, support and monitor the implementation of peer reviews on regional innovation strategies (SMART EUROPE) ... Read More

European regions and R20 committed to green growth

8 March, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Geneva (CH), 8 March 2012 More than 200 regional government councillors and experts from around the world attended the conference “On the road to Rio: regions building the green economy” organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the R20 (Regions of Climate Action) in Geneva. The purpose of this event was to emphasize ... Read More

Diplomatic dialogue on sustainable development between AER, R20 and U.S. Federated States

23 April, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

In Washington, European regions are placed at the heart of the 21st century’s political leadership Strasbourg, 23 April 2012 Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions, attended an official visit in Washington last week, accompanied by the Executive Director of R20 and a delegation of Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the regions of Açores ... Read More

AER Position on the Need for Electric Vehicle Charging Harmonisation

10 May, 2012 By Editor

AER considers that electric vehicles will become an increasingly important part of travel patterns, as the transport system is de-carbonised. If fuelled by energy from low carbon sources, electric cars contribute to climate change reduction goals. They will have local air quality, noise and quality of life benefits and can support investment in renewable energy projects. (Use Pop out ... Read More

Rio+20 : where States fail, Regions step forward

22 June, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 22 June 2012 “We must recognize that the states and international organizations have once again missed an opportunity to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. But despite this failure, we, the regions and federated states, continue to forge ahead in Rio,” stated Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) ... Read More
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