The 5th edition of the Regional Business Forum (RBF) started on the 15th of November in Novi Sad, in the Serbian AER member region of Vojvodina. A networking opportunity for regional businesses co-organized by AER and the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, RBF brings together more than 200 participants from 20 countries. The opening ceremony was an opportunity to highlight … [Read more...]
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Bio-based Innovation to Decarbonise the Construction Sector
On 6 December, the day before the AER Bureau, the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is organising a workshop on "The Bioeconomy & the New European Bauhaus", which will look at bio-based innovation in the construction sector. Bio-based innovation: a catalyst for change The bio-based sector or bioeconomy, is a catalyst for systemic change. Indeed it opens new ways … [Read more...]
Skills for the Bioeconomy @AER Summer Academy in Donegal
The ambition of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is to create a community amongst European regions to share challenges, and opportunities, and create the ground for future partnerships and projects. Youth at the heart of the shift to green gold On the occasion of the AER Summer Academy in Ireland, the AER working group on the Bioeconomy facilitated a workshop with … [Read more...]
SOLD OUT: AER Summer Academy 2022 – Donegal, Ireland
***PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR TICKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE AER SECRETARIAT*** With the European Year of Youth in full-swing, the AER is delighted to announce that our flagship youth event, the AER Summer Academy is returning in 2022 after a two-year hiatus. In partnership with Donegal County Council and … [Read more...]
Interview with Aud Hove, Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy
How exchanging experiences with other regions leverages knowledge and the ability to create impact: the Chair of the newly created working group on the bioeconomy & skills, Aud Hove, Innlandet (NO), shares about her motivation for setting up a working group within the AER network. Can you please introduce yourself? My name is Aud Hove, I serve as the deputy county … [Read more...]
Bioeconomy & skills: first meeting of working group
On 22 June 2022, the AER working group on the bioeconomy and skills held its first meeting to define priorities and develop activities for the coming months Getting to know each other The working group aims to be a space for targetted experience sharing, finding resources and strategic intelligence, as well as developing initiatives and projects. For this to be possible … [Read more...]
Inclusive Housing: Why And How?
Access to adequate and affordable housing is a key determinant of successful integration. Housing conditions have a strong impact on employment and education opportunities and on the interactions between migrants and host communities. Poor housing conditions and segregation can exacerbate divisions, which undermine social cohesion. Inclusive housing is therefore essential for … [Read more...]
The Knowledge Transfer Toolkit is out!
Are you aware of an innovative practice and would like to test in your region or would you like to strengthen cooperation with other peers across Europe and beyond to foster innovation within your regional ecosystem? The AER developed a Knowledge Transfer Toolkit gathering its long-lasting expertise in the field and its recent application in the context of the SCIROCCO Exchange … [Read more...]
Green (H)ydrogen: Powering Our Regions’ Future
You can check out the agenda and full 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 … [Read more...]
Journey towards the Future of Europe – AER takes part in the Conference on the Future of Europe
Today on Europe Day, the Conference on the Future of Europe ends. This Conference was a citizen-led series of debates and discussions to enable people from across Europe to share their ideas and help shape our common future. The Conference, as a major pan-European democratic exercise, was the first of its kind and gave European citizens the great opportunity to debate … [Read more...]
DG REGIO Opportunities: Fund Your Regional Innovative Practice On Citizens’ Participation in Cohesion Policy
EU Commission DG REGIO is seeking proposals by public authorities and civil society organizations, interested to strengthen citizen participation in cohesion policy through collaborative innovative solutions. With the experience of Together4Cohesion, AER turned into an active player in the fostering of more participation of citizens and stakeholders in Cohesion … [Read more...]
Proposal for a Working Group on Bioeconomy adopted
The Executive Board which took place on 23 March 2022 adopted the proposal for the creation of an AER working group on the Bioeconomy. The proposal is led by Innlandet (NO) and is supported by Lower Austria (AU), Gelderland (NL), Värmland (SE). Skills & knowledge at the heart of the development of the Bioeconomy It is estimated that the bioeconomy contributes to … [Read more...]
The AER Spring Meetings—Shaping our Common Future
Last week, the AER held its virtual Spring meetings. From sharing ideas for collaboration in our working groups, to reaffirming our political priorities in our Bureau, these meetings showed the value of bringing members together to meet new challenges and shape our common future. The day began with an energetic and fruitful brainstorming session on the AER action plan led … [Read more...]
Call for participants – CoE Study session: Climbing the ladder | Deadline: 20 Feb
The AER is happy to announce a new partnership with the DYPALL Network and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe to host the study session Climbing the ladder – Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. This event will take place from 24 to 30 April 2022 in … [Read more...]
AER Activity Report 2021 — ‘Regions Bouncing Back’
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...]
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