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AGENDA AVAILABLE: Green (H)ydrogen: Powering Our Regions’ Future

17 May, 2022 By Justin Sammon

You can check out the agenda and list of speakers HERE. Why is Europe talking about hydrogen? Hydrogen 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 … [Read more...]

Partner Search: Town Twinning for Environmental Action

14 January, 2022 By Mirthe Vogd

The Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, a member region of AER, is searching for project partners to join their project proposal related to climate and environmental issues in the framework of the Town Twinning Action between Turkey and EU-II Grant Scheme (TTGS-II). Working with the vision of offering a cleaner and more sustainable environment to future generations, it aims to … [Read more...]

Skillnet Training Session II – Making the Most of Direct Grant Funding Programmes

14 December, 2021 By Justin Sammon

"Accessing European funding is often complex. We want to help our nearly 140 members in 30 countries make the best of these possibilities." This is how Christian Spahr, AER Secretary General opened our second webinar on EU funding opportunities for regions, "Unboxing the MFF - Accessing Direct Grant Funding Programmes". The programmes under discussion: Erasmus Plus, … [Read more...]

AER Activity Report 2021 — ‘Regions Bouncing Back’

8 December, 2021 By Justin Sammon

The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report for 2020 - 2021. As Europe looks beyond the Covid-19 pandemic and towards recovery, the theme of this year's report is 'Regions Bouncing Back'. With a fresh new look courtesy of graphic designers, Habile Studio, this year's cover visual shows the evolution of employment figures in Europe over … [Read more...]

Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition

17 November, 2021 By Justin Sammon

Want to join online?* ***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! According 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 … [Read more...]

Agenda 2030 Conference: Transforming Regions, Changing the World

10 November, 2021 By Eléonore Debeve

On 28-29 October, the Assembly of European Regions held our long-awaited Agenda 2030 Conference in Strasbourg, in partnership with Region Grand Est and the City of Strasbourg. Against the backdrop of the hugely consequential COP26 Conference in Glasgow and the IPCC's recent "Code red" report on global emissions, 'Transforming Regions, Changing the World' came at a crucial … [Read more...]

A New Horizon for Europe: Navigating into the European Horizon for Research and Innovation

8 July, 2021 By Birgit Sandu

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...]

Internship Opportunity: Events Assistant

7 July, 2021 By Justin Sammon

We are looking for a motivated student to join the AER Team at our Strasbourg or Brussels Offices or, if desired, predominantly remotely for four to 4,5 months from early August 2021 until the middle of December 2021. Working closely with the AER Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer and  Communications & Events Officer, your main tasks will be … [Read more...]

Public consultation on Education for Environmental Sustainability

25 June, 2021 By Johanna Pacevicius

The European Commission has opened up an open public consultation to feed into a proposal for a Council Recommendation on Education for Environmental Sustainability later this year. The Recommendation will deal with all types and levels of education, including vocational education and training (VET) and Adult Learning (AL). Education to support the goals of the Green … [Read more...]

Job Vacancy: Member Relations Coordinator

23 June, 2021 By Anne Henk Bloemhoff

Do you have experience in a member-based organisation? Do you have work experience in a European/international environment, interested in the European regional dimension, ready to travel across the continent? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Member Relations Coordinator.  We are looking for an experienced colleague who is proactive, diplomatic, … [Read more...]

First calls under the Creative Europe 2021-27 have been launched!

16 June, 2021 By Birgit Sandu

The new Creative Europe Programme for 2021-27 was launched with the adoption of its first Annual Work Programme and the opening of the first calls under the 'Culture' strand! The programme will finance actions in the cultural and creative sectors with a total budget of EUR 2.4 billion for the next 7 years (63% higher than the previous programme). About the new Creative … [Read more...]

AER Climate Debate: Back to Our Future – Regions Leading Europe’s Green Recovery

15 June, 2021 By Justin Sammon

The COVID-19 crisis brought the world to a standstill in 2020. City centres became ghost towns, economic activity slumped, and political priorities fell by the wayside as managing the pandemic became the all-consuming political focus. However, what has not stood still despite the pandemic is the alarming rate that our planet continues to heat up. Unless we align our recovery … [Read more...]

Skills for Effective Innovation Ecosystems

14 June, 2021 By Editor

Article by Sandra Evans, Project Coordinator at Universität Tübingen. It is not a secret anymore that open innovation ecosystems provide optimal conditions for creating new value. But what makes innovation ecosystems effective, or how are effective innovation ecosystems created? This important question was the topic of a panel discussion organised by the Assembly of European … [Read more...]

REGISTRATION OPEN: Social Inclusion in TVET and Skill Development – Leaving No-one Behind

11 June, 2021 By Birgit Sandu

TVET policies and programmes are of core importance to ensure that all people can enjoy inclusive skill development leading to both individuals’ affirmation and the creation of diversified learning environments.  As reported by Srinvas Reddy, Chief of the ILO Skills and Employability Branch, “inclusive skills development and lifelong learning opportunities are vital to … [Read more...]

Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds

4 June, 2021 By Justin Sammon

MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF...navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for regions if they are to bounce back from the pandemic. What can be done to help regions access the crucial funding they need to support their recovery? The AER recognises these challenges members … [Read more...]

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