This tag is for all posts relating to Sustainable development.

Energy from the regions: Green Hydrogen

11 January, 2007 By Editor

‘Renewable energies are produced locally. Green hydrogen, as a carrier of energy, contributes to an increased independence from fossil fuels. Regions are strong partners in building a green hydrogen society ... Read More

Energy at the service of regional economic development: It’s a win-win situation

7 December, 2006 By Editor

Brussels (B), 7 December 2006 Over 300 persons met today in Brussels at the Round Table on Energy Efficiency for Regional Economic Development, jointly organised by the European Federation of ... Read More

The Assembly of European Regions 2006 vintage: Riccardo Illy re-elected AER President

9 November, 2006 By Editor

Mallorca, Balears Islands (E), 9 November 2006 Riccardo Illy, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy), was re-elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), for a second ... Read More

European Energy Policy: The answer of the Regions

3 October, 2006 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 3 October 2006 Today, the Committee on Regional Policies of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) officially published its response to the European Commission’s Green Paper on Energy. ... Read More

The Valencian Region: an example of successful and efficient management of environmental projects

1 June, 2006 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) acknowledges the efforts being made by the Valencian Region in terms of sustainable development. The promotion in the development and application of clean renewable ... Read More

Interregional cooperation for competitiveness and innovation

20 April, 2006 By Editor

Two weeks ago, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) stressed in a meeting with Commissioner Hübner the importance of interregional cooperation. This week on 19, 20 and 21 April the ... Read More

The future of energy lies in the Regions

19 April, 2006 By Editor

The Energy Group of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered today Regions, Research Institutes and Industry, to share know-how on energy. Setting up interregional projects is their answer to ... Read More

The European Regions want to take part in the world wide movement in favour of sustainable energy!

2 March, 2006 By Editor

Wels, Oberösterreich (A), 2 March 2006 The World Sustainable Energy Days ended today on a positive note for the future of sustainable energy sources. The Assembly of European Regions ... Read More

Village+ Sustainable Development European Label: and the winner is … the County of Lake Tisza

26 January, 2006 By Editor

Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) will award the first Village+ Sustainable Development European Label. This label is aimed at supporting and promoting the territories in Europe which have ... Read More

Sustainable energy policy: Renewable energy and rational management are crucial for European Regions

30 June, 2005 By Editor

County of Norrbotten (S), 30 June 2005 “With the rise in global energy consumption, the need to set up sustainable and long-term energy policies is becoming all the more ... Read More

17 May 2005: Rendez-vous in Brussels “For a sustainable European agriculture”

10 May, 2005 By Editor

On 17th May 2005, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is organising a conference on ‘Safeguarding sustainable European agriculture: coexistence, GMO free zones and the promotion of quality food produce ... Read More

Promoting Sustainable Development: Learning From Regions’ Experience

10 May, 2005 By Editor

Azores (P), 10 May 2005 “The regions of Europe have to take up the new challenges of a rapidly changing European and global context. Growth and competitiveness depend on ... Read More

Conclusions of AER-Hearing in Barcelona: 2004 New strategic alliance

23 April, 2004 By Editor

2004 New strategic alliance: Low-fare carriers, regions and regional airports oppose strict EU guidelines - Conclusions of AER-Hearing in Barcelona

Low-fare carriers, regions and regional airports oppose strict EU guidelines Strasbourg (F), 23 April 2004 Wide support for a new strategic alliance between ELFAA (the European Low Fares Airline Association), ... Read More

The regions request the preservation of a strong European cohesion policy

15 November, 2002 By Editor

…and the development of a new regional policy for an enlarged Europe Pécs, Baranya (H), 15 November 2002 In a common resolution adopted at the closure of a conference ... Read More

What cohesion policy for an enlarged Europe?

6 November, 2002 By Editor

AER European Conference Pécs, Baranya (H), 14-15 November 2002 What objectives for the future cohesion policy? How to more efficiently support the regional policies of the Regions and to encourage their sustainable ... Read More