This tag is for all posts relating to Projects on sustainable development.

Agenda 2030: Now More Than Ever

22 May, 2020 By Justine Lambert

The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN in 2015 has always been of great importance. From Poverty to Education through Health and Climate Action, and many ... Read More

Wind in their Sails – A Best Practice from Regione Abruzzo

4 February, 2020 By Editor

AER is pleased to share success stories from its member regions. Below is a report from Regione Abruzzo (IT) about its recent triumph as part of a European project on ... Read More

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

30 June, 2011 By Editor

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More

“REFER”: New Blog by the AER and GE Energy to promote discussion on European Energy Challenges

22 June, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 22 June 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy today announced the launch of R.E.F.E.R. (Responsible Energy for European Regions), a blog aimed at facilitating ... Read More

From Copenhagen to Cancun: Leaders from Regions, Federated States and Companies step in Bonn

3 June, 2010 By Editor

Sabban Speech After Copenaghen Before Mexico

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (D), 2 June 2010 “Although they represent major challenges to our society, the conjunction of the economic crisis and the fight against climate change can be seen as ... Read More

European regions and local authorities ahead on climate change and development cooperation

27 May, 2010 By Editor

La Rábida, Andalucía (E), 27 May 2010. In a conference of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in Andalusia to share experiences and innovative practices, it became clear that the ... Read More

How to foster sustainable tourism in the regions: Regions work concretely together in PRESERVE

17 March, 2010 By Editor

How to foster sustainable tourism in the regions: Regions work concretely together in Peer REviews for Sustainable Eco-Regions Via Europe (PRESERVE) Alba (RO), 17 March 2010

Alba (RO), 17 March 2010. Today, almost 200 delegates gathered in Alba County (RO) to discuss tourism in the regions and the role played by the sector in Europe’s economic ... Read More

ECREIN+ European interregional cooperation to strengthen eco-innovation

19 February, 2010 By Editor

Uppsala (S), 19 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) participated these days in the kick off event of a new European interregional cooperation project, aiming at fostering eco-innovation. ... Read More

The Black Sea Conference of Regions: water and sustainable tourism

16 February, 2010 By Editor

AER initiates a new approach at the territorial level to find solutions to the major problems faced by the Black Sea area Paris (F), 16 February 2010. For the first ... Read More

Regions’ message at Copenhagen: we can’t wait, it’s time to act!

15 December, 2009 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions and key actors push forward the fight against climate change Copenhagen (DK), 15 December 2009 In the framework of the different activities organised by ... Read More

Assembly of European Regions partners with “R20” group to fight the climate change

15 December, 2009 By Editor

Copenhagen (DK), 15 December 2009. Just two weeks after the “Belfort Appeal” – a clarion call to raise awareness of the role played by regions and federal states in ... Read More

While nations talk in Copenhagen, regions act in Ploieşti

4 December, 2009 By Editor

Regions pursuing innovative energy solutions with another MORE4NRG seminar Valencia (E), 7 May 2009

Prahova (RO), 4 December 2009 The third energy audit of the MORE4NRG project was carried out this week in the region of Prahova (R). Over the last few days, ... Read More

“Belfort Appeal”: regions are on the way to Copenhagen

27 November, 2009 By Editor

Belfort, Franche-Comté (F), 27 November 2009. In Belfort, during the last major international climate change conference before the Copenhagen summit, Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) ... Read More