Marche Region (IT) and the University of Camerino (UNICAM) are looking for partners to express interest in a proposal for a project to push forward Blue Growth. They are applying under Interreg Med’s Third Call for Multi-Modular Projects (M2 Testing + M3 Capitalization). Their proposal focuses on Acquaculture, aiming to contribute to the transnational development, transfer and … [Read more...]
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AER President speaks at the UN climate conference on behalf of the world’s regions and municipalities
AER was present at this year’s UN climate meeting, which took place in Katowice, Poland. The highlight of AER's involvement was when AER President Magnus Berntsson spoke at the high-level segment 12 December on behalf of all the regions and municipalities of the world. Setting the scene AER has been building a strong voice on how regional climate action can advance global … [Read more...]
AER discusses food sustainability and governance in the digital age
On the occasion of the elaboration of the AER Committee 1 work programme for 2018-2019, members decided to develop activities around quality food, short supply chains and sustainable development. In parallel, on the occasion of the Spring Bureau, members decided to initiate a Task Force on Food to develop policy messages on food for advocacy. The approach of the Task Force was … [Read more...]
Committee 1 Progress report Autumn 2018
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Regional Development and Economy gather in plenary meeting. 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 Committees' plenaries in Arad, AER members identified joint actions they wanted to implement with … [Read more...]
On the road: AER travels to Korçë, Albania to discuss EU funding opportunities
On 21 June 2018 AER Secretariat was in Korçë (AL) for the EU Funding Seminars. Hosted by our member region Korçë and the President Mrs Ana Verushi, we had the pleasure to meet and discuss with each 12 Albanian regions. The event gave the opportunity to highlight the role regional cooperation can have and to develop on Programmes and Funding opportunities Albanian regions can … [Read more...]
Committee 1 Annual Report June 2017 – May 2018
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 developped and implemented within Committee 1 between the 2017 General Assembly in Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria … [Read more...]
Committee 1 Progress Report Spring 2018
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Regional Development and Economy gather in plenary meeting. This is the opportunity to set goals for cooperation through the elaboration of a joint work programme. Progress is evaluated, achievements are celebrated and experiences shared. Evaluating progress During the elaboration of the work programme in London, planned … [Read more...]
Outcome of Executive board meeting (Nancy 12/09/17)
As the next Executive Board (EB) meeting is around the corner, here is a short recap of the main outcome of the last one. The second executive meeting for the new board took place in the beautiful city of Nancy, Grand-Est. Many things are happening for AER, and the new board could easily fill in the three hours dedicated to the meeting. Here are some of the highlights: … [Read more...]
Culture and digitalisation in the spotlight
In Nancy at the AER Committees' plenaries culture will be in the spotlight. We're asking the question: “is there a future for culture in the digital age?”. IT has been permeating all aspects of society. So what does this mean for culture? Will we get more, better, awful or awesome culture or will culture disappear altogether? Culture in the digital age Culture is a crucial … [Read more...]
JPICH Digital Heritage: Looking for a research lab?
As we approach the European Year of Cultural Heritage, AER and its members have been active and creative in engaging culture-focused projects. Mesarch, a research laboratory dealing with the history and theory of Modern Architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean (Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus) is interested in teaming up with other research networks working … [Read more...]
Decisions from the Executive Board in London
The AER Executive Board (EB) met at the occasion of the Spring Committees Plenaries in London on 21 March for their first meeting in 2017. High on the agenda was the preparation for the General Assembly as well as following topics of strategic importance in various fields. Here are some of the key decisions that were taken. Revising the planning strategy The recent changes in … [Read more...]
Interreg MED second call: opening on 30th January
The Interreg MED 2014-2020 is the transnational European Cooperation Programme for the Mediterranean area, aimed to promote sustainable growth in the Mediterranean area by fostering innovative concepts and practices and a reasonable use of resources and by supporting social integration through an integrated and territorially based cooperation approach. The second call for … [Read more...]
COP22 – AER at the forefront of regional climate change fight in Marrakech
After the COP 21 in Paris last year that led to a historic agreement in the reduction of 40% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2013, the COP 22 in Marrakech is the COP of implementation measures. With the danger of a State like the United States withdrawing its engagement, the mood is bleak in the COP corridors. Another illustration of the importance of local and regional … [Read more...]
Shedding light on Turkey post failed-coup
AER President, Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli led a delegation of AER members and representatives of partner organisations (see list below) to Ankara for unique encounters with regional and national high level officials from the main political parties. The aim of this visit was to show solidarity to Turkey after the failed coup d’Etat on 15 July 2016. AER counts many Turkish … [Read more...]
Key decision from the Executive Board meeting in Batumi
The Executive Board met on 15 September 2016 in Batumi (Ajara-GE) in the context of the AER 6th Black Sea Summit. The busy agenda raised many key issues with decisions taken on several fronts. Key decisions of the Executive Board in more details: Membership Action Plan: focus on Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland Wind of change for the Eurodyssey programme … [Read more...]