This is the tag for all posts relating to environment.

Self esteem key to combat school dropouts

25 March, 2016 By Johanna Pacevicius

Early school leaving (ESL), is a growing severe problem in Europe which has long-term effects on economic growth, societal developments and individuals. The future of Europe depends on young people’s ... Read More

Launch of a trilateral Interreg Cooperation in the Balkans

22 March, 2016 By Editor

The official launch of the trilateral Programme of Crossborder Cooperation between Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina marked by the Interreg Conference, has been launched on March the 10th at ... Read More

Space techonologies can help your Region

16 March, 2016 By Editor

European local and regional authorities (LRAs) are responsible for territorial management and environmental policy implementation. The European Earth Observation programme COPERNICUS can provide an effective support in this respect thanks to ... Read More

Successful field mission to the Spanish regions

14 March, 2016 By Editor

AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori spent the whole of last week meeting representatives of Spanish regions in their home regions. Politicians from AER ... Read More

Autumn YRN Plenary

9 March, 2016 By Editor

Plenary meeting of the Youth Regional Network, kindly hosted by the region of Vrancea (RO) Read More

Indicative planning for Life calls 2016

8 March, 2016 By Agnese Pantaloni

An indicative planning for the LIFE call 2016 is now available. Applicants busy designing a potential new LIFE project now have a rough guide to the expected deadlines and submission ... Read More

AER President meets Spanish counterparts

7 March, 2016 By Editor

On the week of 7-11 March, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori, will meet Presidents, Ministers and other regional representatives from seven Comunidades Autonomas of Eastern Spain. Dr. Bozatlı and M. Mori will visit three ... Read More

Interreg Europe 2nd call: application pack now available!

4 March, 2016 By Agnese Pantaloni

The Interreg Europe monitoring committee has approved the terms of reference for the 2nd call for project proposals. If you want to improve regional policies on research and innovation, competitiveness of SMEs, ... Read More

New EU-backed loan facility under the Horizon 2020 programme

3 March, 2016 By Editor

SMEs in South-eastern Europe (from EU MS and Associated Countries) to benefit from €250 million in EU-guaranteed loan InnovFin SME Guarantee Facility, managed by the European Investment Fund (EIF), is, ... Read More

Closing the loop: funding opportunities for circular economy projects

24 February, 2016 By Editor

An EU Action Plan for sustainability The European Commission Action plan for the Circular Economy wants to go beyond recycling. It raises awareness on principles such as eco design, extended ... Read More

Intern wanted for our Brussels office (CLOSED)

17 February, 2016 By Editor

Internship (Brussels) Event Management – starting date ASAP General information The Assembly of European Regions is the political organisation of the regions of Europe and a representative of their ... Read More

Adrion: 1st call for proposals is open!

4 February, 2016 By Agnese Pantaloni

AER wishes to share with member regions and partners the launch of the 1st call for proposal in the framework of the Interreg V B Adriatic Ionian – ADRION Programme. ... Read More

Let’s be the frontrunner for eHealth services in Europe!

1 February, 2016 By Johanna Pacevicius

United4Health’s final conference took place on 19th and 20th January 2016 in Brussels. The two days offered plenty of opportunity for higher-level and policy messages. Yet, they were also full ... Read More

Mobility: smart and connected regions

30 January, 2016 By Johanna Pacevicius

With the digitalisation of the economy and the growing weight of data management, the AER Working Group on Transports has decided to widen its remit. The working group will now ... Read More

The circular economy: opportunity or threat?

27 January, 2016 By Editor

The circular economy is becoming a central topic in policy and business circles. It is presented as the sustainable alternative to the traditional linear model of economic growth, which has ... Read More