At a time where every aspect of our lives is getting "smarter", can food get "smart", too? The answer is yes, as will be demonstrated on 3 March at the AER's 2021 Innovation Show - How Smart is your Food?, hosted by Gelderland (NL) in collaboration with Th!nk East Netherlands. Every link in the food value chain is being transformed by digital innovation, and in particular … [Read more...]
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Active participation & social inclusion to harness the diversity advantage
On 16th February 2021, the Assembly of European Regions in cooperation with IOM and the Intercultural Regions Network hosted the webinar “Intercultural regions: Active Participation & Social Inclusion“. This was the third webinar co-organised within the framework of the Includ-EU project which works towards building more inclusive and cohesive European … [Read more...]
Together4Cohesion comes to its end: A Journey throughout its Road and Prospectives
The campaign #Together4Cohesion is now concluded and we want to go through the long road performed. At the same time, we hope that our actions were meaningful in generating a spark among all actors involved within cohesion policy persuading them to continue showing its benefits. To this end, we want also to share sustainable tools that can support practitioners in this … [Read more...]
Territorial Approach to Smart Specialisation: Experience from Värmland
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the AER Spring Committee Plenaries in Covasna County, Romania. The debate on “Smart specialisation strategies in rural areas, inclusion & wellbeing” could therefore not go ahead as planned. In order to harness the knowledge and expertise of our membership, AER is sharing content from speakers online instead. In the … [Read more...]
Stakeholder engagement: the essence of “Together4Cohesion” communication campaign
Together for Cohesion makes the stakeholders’ voice louder! We have defined a detailed plan identifying targeted stakeholders that have benefitted from cohesion policy in each flagship region. Now, we are ready for them to embark on our communication campaign! Stakeholders are key actors in the development and implementation of European cohesion policy and … [Read more...]
December Digest: Funding Opportunities for EU and non-EU member regions
Are you on the hunt for some new EU-project opportunities and inspiration for the New Year? The AER Project Unit has prepared the below digest of EU funding opportunities which may be of interest to AER member regions. These calls may be of particular interest to non-EU member regions. Should you require any further information or assistance in putting together a … [Read more...]
Tool released to aid search for town twinning
Are you interested in town twinning or finding a sister-city? The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate for EU Affairs has released a town twinning tool, which can help you find the best match for you. This tool was developed in close collaboration with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey. Why town twinning? The purpose of town twinning is to bring … [Read more...]
Internship Vacancy: Events & SDGs
Events Assistant (Trainee Contract - 6 months) Special Project: SDG Event 2020 We are looking for a motivated student to join the AER Team at our Brussels Office for six months from February 2020. Working closely with the AER Events Coordinator and Institutional Relations Officer, your main task will be to: Contribute to the overall successful running of AER Committee … [Read more...]
Takeaways of AER-YRN’s activities at the 20th University on Youth and Development
From 15 to 19 September, the Youth Regional Network of the Assembly of European Regions (AER-YRN) celebrated its Autumn Plenaries for the first time in the framework of the 20th University of Youth and Development (UYD) of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. 23 young participants from 13 different countries representing the AER-YRN at the 20th UYD actively engaged … [Read more...]
Take a look at the AER-YRN’s programme for the 20th University on Youth & Development!
From 15 to 19 September, a group of young participants from 13 different European countries will represent AER - Youth Regional Network (YRN) at the Council of Europe North-South Centre's (NSC) 20th University on Youth and Development (UYD) in Mollina (Málaga). AER - YRN will contribute to the programme of the 20th edition of the UYD with various seminars and activities in … [Read more...]
Apply now for the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe’s 20th University on Youth and Development!
AER - Youth Regional Network (YRN) is very proud to announce its partnership with the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe 20th University on Youth and Development which will take place in Mollina, Málaga (Spain) in September 2019. This will be also the occasion to celebrate the YRN Autumn Committee Plenaries themed around the UYD'S 2019 annual focus "Youth & … [Read more...]
Thank You Monica
Monica Carlsson, former AER Vice President for Equal Opportunities and Inclusion, passed away on Wednesday 3 April 2019 It is with great sadness that AER was informed of the death of Ms Monica Carlsson, a long term and active member of our organisation. Ms Carlsson, an elected representative of the Swedish region of Norrbotten, fought relentlessly, at home and in Europe, for … [Read more...]
An integrated approach to the Sustainable Development Goals
The Committees' Work Programmes for 2018-2019 demonstrates a strong commitment towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the main topics members decided to work on last Spring, was the use of the Sustainable Development Goals as a policy framework. Experience exchange and advocacy In this context, the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change … [Read more...]
Are you interested to work on community resilience within the Turkey and EU grant scheme?
The Hatay Municipality (TR) is working on the submission of a project under the Town Twinning Action between Turkey and the EU Grant Scheme and is urgently looking for European partners to complete the partnerships. The overall objective of this project is to enhance knowledge on community resilience. The main goal is to prepare a city resilience status report to influence … [Read more...]
Silver Economy Awards support Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 14:26 The 2017 theme of the International Day of Older Persons is crucial to build an inclusive, fair, and sustainable future for us all. The Silver Economy Awards are meant to support this call, by tapping of talents, contributions and participation of older persons in society. As outlined by the United Nations, “preparing for an … [Read more...]
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