The Development Policy Foundation is seeking European partner cities to apply for the Partnership for Sustainable Cities 2020 call. The Foundation is looking for a lead partner and would be preparing the application. This call is to promote integrated urban development through partnerships built among Regional & Local Authorities of the EU Member States and of partner … [Read more...]
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COVID-19: A Global Crisis That Requires a Collective Response
A message from the AER President, Magnus Berntsson on COVID-19 and AER's current and future work. The Assembly of European Regions and its members are acutely aware of how the current pandemic, the coronavirus, is affecting all members of society, not just in Europe but around the globe. Regional and local leaders are at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic - … [Read more...]
Global Sustainable Development Report: Is it already too late?
On Monday 23rd February representatives from AER attended a Webinar on the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report.The webinar was organised by the UN DESA (Department of Economic and Social Affairs), presented by Astra Bonini and Stephanie Rambler and focused in particular on which transformation is needed to attain the sustainable development goals. As we currently are … [Read more...]
Committee 1 progress Report Spring 2020
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Regional Development and Economy gather in plenary meetings. 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 Spring 2019 Committees’ plenaries in Örebro, AER members identified joint actions they wanted to … [Read more...]
Committee 2 Progress Report Spring 2020
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Social Policy and Public Health gather in plenary meetings. 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 Spring 2019 Committees’ plenaries in Örebro, AER members identified joint actions they wanted to … [Read more...]
Committee 3 Progress Report Spring 2020
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Culture, Education, and Youth gather in plenary meetings. 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 Spring 2019 Committees’ plenaries in Örebro, AER members identified joint actions they wanted to … [Read more...]
Territorial approaches to Regional Development
The main focus of the AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries in Covasna County (RO) between 10-12 March will be territorial approaches. Urban-rural divides within regions will be in the spotlight. While the Autumn 2019 plenaries "Territorial cohesion and Contrasted Realities" looked at how regions address territorial differences, this spring's plenary will take stock of the … [Read more...]
Beseeching Success Stories: Administration and Sustainable Development in the Cultural Field
Are you a supporter and promoter of sustainable administration? Has your region been ardently preoccupied with managing its cultural resources? The CUBES project is beseeching your success story! CUBES - Cultural Administration Boosting with the Engagement of Sustainability for Local Communities is a project concerned with the creation and dissemination of knowledge and … [Read more...]
Spend your Eurodyssey Traineeship at AER!
AER has a vacancy for a Eurodyssey Trainee to join our team in Brussels as a Programmes & Communications Assistant. The role is perfect for an outgoing young person who is engaged in youth activism & interested in honing the communications skills. Eligible trainees should be resident in one of the Eurodyssey member regions. Description of tasks to be … [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...]
#COP25: The Way Forward
This years’ edition of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) has failed to meet expectations - it is now time to work towards a successful COP26. AER President Magnus Berntsson was present at the COP25 in Madrid during the last week of the conference. AER was accredited observer status to this years’ conference following the networks increased work connected to … [Read more...]
AER’s take on the EU Green Deal
The latest ‘Europe's State of the Environment 2020’ report, which was launched by the European Environment Agency earlier this month, states that Europe is facing environmental challenges of unprecedented scale and urgency. This report underlines that Europe will not achieve its 2030 goals without urgent action over the next 10 years to address the alarming rate of biodiversity … [Read more...]
2019 Autumn Bureau Meeting in Brussels
The Autumn edition of the twice-annual AER Bureau Meeting took place in Brussels on 5 December 2019, hosted by the Brussels Capital Region. The Bureau is the primary political voice of AER. It engages in issues of a pan-European and global nature emanating from members and establishes the political base for AER’s advocacy work. Political Priorities 2020-2025 The … [Read more...]
Glocalising the SDGs – Moving Together in the Right Direction
The AER Taskforce on the SDGs organised a Panel Debate entitled ‘Glocalising the Sustainable Development Goals’ in the context of the AER Autumn Bureau Meeting which took place in Brussels on 5 December 2019. The debate was moderated by AER President Magnus Berntsson, who was joined by experts from the UNDP, European Parliament, Committee of the Regions, and the European … [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? … [Read more...]
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