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10th European Summit of Regions and Cities
​​​​​​​​​​​Thousands of mayors, councillors, regional ministers and top European and global decisionmakers will gather in Mons, in the Walloon Region of Belgium, in the heart of Europe, to debate the challenges an​d solutions for the future of Europe
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Airspace World 2024
The “Europe for Aviation” partners, consisting of nine European aviation organisations working to promote the modernisation, sustainability and resilience of a safe European aviation, will come together at Airspace World, from 19-21 March 2024 in...
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VIII Global Conference. Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet
From 19 to 21 March, the World Rural Forum (WRF) will be hosting its 8th edition of the WRFs’ Global Conference where LIFE ECOFFEED will present the results of their project.
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Webinar: Power Purchase Agreements – How cities go about them
Do you work for a local government? Are you looking into possible ways of procuring renewable energy for your municipality?
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#RIDaysEU: European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
The European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
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Second International Conference on Air Pollution – Moving Towards Clean Air for Europe
On 20 and 21 March 2024, the Herman Ottó Institute Nonprofit Ltd. will host the “Second International Conference on Air Pollution – Moving Towards Clean Air for Europe”.
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WEBINAR Challenges in developing new heating and cooling networks - Leuven's perspective
Join the second webinar of the series Decarbonising cities: strategies for heating & cooling networks
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A New Era for the European Renovation Wave: Sharing Perspectives
This high-level event that will take stock of the progress so far and discuss challenges and opportunities for the future regarding building renovations, following also the update of the European legislation. 
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2024 ChangeNOW Sustainable Cities
ChangeNOW is the largest event of solutions for the planet. 

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EPAH National Event - Energy Poverty in Belgium: Uniting for Policy Solutions
On 25 March 2024 from 9:30 to 13:45, the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub National Event will take place in Brussels.
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Sustainable Cities Program at ChangeNOW summit
The Smart Cities Marketplace is partnering with ChangeNOW, the largest event of solutions for the planet, to provide a platform for mayors to collaborate and develop innovative solutions for creating more sustainable and resilient communities.
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Join the New European Bauhaus Festival on 9-13 April!
Register now to join the New European Bauhaus Festival from 9 to 13 April 2024!
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LIFE Platform Meeting on Soils
From 10 to 11 April 2024, two LIFE projects will organise an event, where soil experts and stakeholders will share insights and learnings on soil conservation, contamination and management. 
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Empowering Local Governments: Bridging Policy and Practice in Tackling Energy Poverty
Join our upcoming one-day policy conference in Brussels dedicated to tackling energy poverty in the EU through a multi-governance approach. Our goal is to assess current policies, raise awareness, and advocate for urgent and impactful actions.
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Transport Research Arena 2024
Transport transitions: advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility 
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World Circular Economy Forum 2024
From 15 to 18 April, the LIFE Programme will participate to the World Circular Economy Forum 2024 set to take place in Brussels, Belgium. The event will serve as an important platform advocating for a global transition to a circular economy.
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Eurosite Natural Climate Buffer Study Tour
The 2024 edition of the event, organised by the LIFE-funded initiative Eurosite, will be held in Arles, France. 
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#EULife24 Info Days
During these special Info Days on the LIFE 2024 Calls for projects, we will explore how to prepare an application and what makes an excellent proposal.
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Citizens Energy Communities, Inclusive and Solidary Tools against Energy Poverty
Over the course of an afternoon, speakers will address the increasingly important topic of fuel poverty in relation to the transition objectives of the European "Green Deal". 
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CINEA at IFAT 2024
IFAT is the largest trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management and gathers industry from all over the world. 
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International conference: “Functioning and rehabilitation of European mountain peatlands”
From 15 to 17 May, the LIFE RestituO project will organise a conference on the functioning and rehabilitation of European mountain peatlands in Jura, France.
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International seminar of the LIFE Climate Jura peatlands
The seminar will take place from 15 to 17 May 2024 in Bois-d'Amont, France, and focus on the functioning and the rehabilitation of European mountain peatlands.  
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LIFE Platform Meeting: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Europe – Challenges and Opportunities
On 22-24 May 2023 the LIFE project Steps for LIFE will organise an event titled “LIFE Platform Meeting: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Europe – Challenges and Opportunities” in Cantabria, Spain.  
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EU Green Week 2024
Faced with recurrent water-related crises, this edition of the annual conference will debate what is needed to make the EU more water resilient, today and tomorrow.
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EPH Congress - EHP Crash-course for cities on DHC
District heating and cooling networks are one of Europe’s top choices to phase-out fossil fuels in buildings, putting the EU well on track to achieve its climate and energy independence goals.
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4th International Workshop on Data Analytics in the Energy Sector
As part of the 15th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications (IISA 2024), this workshop provides a platform for various EU-funded projects, such as the LIFE project ENERGATE, to share their findings.
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LIFE at SERE 2024 - 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration
The SERE 2024 conference, organised by the European Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SERE), will take place in Tartu, Estonia from 26 to 30 August 2024.
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SAVE THE DATE - 2024 European Polar Science Week
The overall objective of the European Polar Science Week is to bring together the European polar science community and reinforce European cooperation for polar science.
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Urban Recovery Watch - Empowering Cities in the EU Green and D...
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January 23, 2024
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Urban Recovery Watch - Empowering Cities in the EU Green and Digital Transition
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Webinar Series | Public buildings and climate neutrality: real...
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February 8, 2024
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Join us on this webinar to discover how the Stardust Follower Cities are carrying out the energy efficiency interventions in public buildings in these two cities!
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Successes, challenges and lessons from a Smart City project: S...
Press Release
February 29, 2024
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The final conference of the STARDUST project has begun in Pamplona, Spain. It concludes six years of work in areas covering energy, mobility, ICT and citizen engagement.
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Webinar Series | Sustainable Smart City Matrix: how to assess ...
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February 7, 2024
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Join us on this webinar to discover the Smart City Matrix developed by our partner Public University of Navarra!
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Rapport annuel de l'Union européenne sur l'état des ...
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October 5, 2023
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Rapport annuel de l'Union européenne sur l'état des régions et des villes - Fiche d'information 2023
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Tourism
Your sustainable tourism development strategy is only seven st...
Press Release
December 6, 2023
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TExTOUR is an EU-funded project that co-designs pioneering and sustainable cultural tourism strategies to improve deprived areas in Europe and beyond. Through the experience of its eight pilot sites, the project devel...
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New circular economy knowledge hub set to guide European citie...
Press Release
January 30, 2024
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A new EU-funded project – K-CCRI – is set to increase the impact of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI).
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Zaragoza – a frontrunner in the fair, green and digital tran...
Press Release
November 7, 2023
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Zaragoza ranks among the First European Cities to Receive the EU Mission Label for their commitment to reach Climate Neutrality by 2030.
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Webinar Series | Urban city apps: experiences from Tampere, Tr...
Press Release
November 7, 2023
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Join us for a webinar on apps for smart cities and learn about some recent use cases from around Europe.
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Smart and for all: the city of the future is human and inclusive
Press Release
January 24, 2024
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Smart Cities: what’s in it for the citizens? Technology should empower people, but sometimes it becomes an end in itself rather than a means to an end. Cities must address problems like the digital divide, use techn...
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Join us for this webinar hosted by Eurac Research! You can dis...
Press Release
January 18, 2024
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Join us for this webinar hosted by Eurac Research! You can discover how to perform a technical and economic assessment of urban waste-heat sources for use in district heating with a focus on the case study of Madonna ...
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Climate risk reporting initiatives and requirements for Swedis...
Policy Brief
September 22, 2023
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Climate risk reporting initiatives and requirements for Swedish real estate investors: a brief overview
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Listen up! Getting Smarter to Cut Emissions: The Transformativ...
Press Release
February 5, 2024
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The first episode of the ICONS Innovation Stories podcast dedicated to NEUTRALPATH is now available for streaming
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Smarter together: when cities join forces to go carbon neutral
Press Release
March 13, 2024
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A new thematic episode dedicated to NEUTRALPATH is available for streaming. Tune in to ICONSInnovation Stories podcast!
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About the Finnova Foundation FINNOVA is a European not-for-profit foundation whose main purpose is to seek international funding related to new technology transfer, modernisation, training and innovation. It also seeks to promote international and interregional cooperation through networks and events, its main fields of work being innovation and the financing of innovative projects with resources; FINNOVA's objectives are to promote public-private cooperation through innovation to address social challenges such as employment, training, entrepreneurship, the UN SDGs, the circular economy, etc. In its commitment to innovation, Finnova has been organising the StartupEuropeAwards since 2016, an initiative of the European Commission's DG Connect. Finnova, headquartered in Belgium and Spain, has its own delegations in Chile and Panama. In Spain, it is present in the Comunidad Valenciana, País Vasco, Andalucía, Madrid , and Islas Canarias. Head office: Avenue des Arts, 56, 1000 Brussles (Belgium). Comunidad Valenciana:  Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Nº 5, planta 5, puerta 15. E-46002 Valencia (Spain). Sevilla: Torneo Parque Empresarial. Calle Biología, 12. Edificio Vilamar II. 2ª planta, módulo 11-D. E-41015. Sevilla (Spain).   About Startup Europe Awards Startup Europe Awards is a methodology of DG CONNECT of the European Commission, implemented by Finnova Foundation since 2016. The SEUAs are an open innovation tool to identify disruptive startups that promotes public-private collaboration and raises awareness of the importance of self-entrepreneurship as a driver of employment. In addition to generating alliances that help to meet the SDGs of the United Nations and the actions of the European Green Pact, thus contributing to the circular economy, the fight against climate change and sustainable tourism. About StartupEuropeAccelerathon Startup Europe Accelerathon () aims to identify innovative ideas eligible for funding from the European Union, such as LIFE, Green Deal, Horizon 2020 or NextGenerationEU. StartupEuropeAccelerathon follows the indications of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing from each challenge to the proposed SDGs; in the framework of the StartupEuropeAwards methodology of DG CONNECT of the European Commission, which was born from DG Research and Development in 2020 with the pan-European campaign Hackthevirus. It has been successfully carried out with governments such as that of the Valencian Community with the challenge of industrial polluting waters or the Andalusian Regional Government with the challenge of the fight against climate change, forest management and innovation in the prevention, fight against fires and regeneration of burnt areas.
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The Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI) was initiated by the European Commission in 2015, with the aim to strengthen the dialogue and interaction among Internet of Things (IoT) players in Europe, and to contribute to the creation of a dynamic European IoT ecosystem to speed up the take up of IoT.Other objectives of the Alliance include: fostering experimentation, replication, and deployment of IoT and supporting convergence and interoperability of IoT standards; gathering evidence on market obstacles for IoT deployment; and mapping and bridging global, EU, and member states' IoT innovation activities.
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Our research addresses the greatest challenges facing us in the future: people need health, energy, well-functioning political and social systems and an intact environment. These are complex questions, and we are seeking the answers in the interaction between many different disciplines. In so doing, our research work embraces three major themes: regions fit for living in, diversity as a life-enhancing feature, a healthy society.​
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The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) represents the interests of Europe's local and regional governments and their associations in more than 40 countries. It promotes citizenship and exchange between elected representatives.
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Developed in the framework of the Dialogue on Mediterranean Transit Migration (MTM), MC2CM is anchored in a network of 20 Euro-Mediterranean cities. It is funded by the EU and co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and is implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). MC2CM contributes to improved migration governance at local level in cities in Europe and in the Southern Mediterranean, with a specific focus on integration and inclusion, and migrants’ access to rights and services, enhancing their positive contribution to both host and home societies.  Activities are clustered under three axes: Dialogue, facilitating cooperation between migration governance stakeholders at different levels; Knowledge, contributing to improved information and knowledge on urban migration; and Action, supporting the implementation of policy recommendations and development of pilot initiatives. At the same time, MC2CM promotes a balanced discourse on migration in a cross-cutting manner, notably encouraging intercultural dialogue.
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Brussels National Contact Point (NCP Brussels) is a regional initiative whose aim is to help companies, universities, research centres, and other stakeholders of the Brussels Capital Region to access EU funding for Research and Innovation.hub.brussels has been nominated by the Brussels Capital Region to deliver the services of National Contact Point. Today, it hosts the NCP Brussels team.NCP Brussels is an active member of several thematic NCP networks gathering major EU National Contact Points on Horizon Europe. We can facilitate access of Brussels-based stakeholders to the services provided by these networks.NCP Brussels is trained and informed by the European Commission on upcoming topics and events, legal and financial matters. Under Horizon Europe, we cover all parts of the programme except the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie-Slodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) under the 1st pillar.We work in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Brussels and Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs. Do not hesitate to watch our video in the media section to discover our services and understand better our collaboration.  Enterprise Europe Network - Brussels -  aide les entreprises européennes à innover et à s’internationaliser.Le réseau est présent dans plus de 60 pays à travers le monde. Il regroupe 3000 experts de plus de 600 organisations membres.Vous voulez innover ? Vous voulez vous développer à l’international ?Les experts d’Enterprise Europe Network Brussels fournissent:– du conseil et des services pour se développer à l’international et faire face aux défis du marché unique– aide à trouver des partenaires– et donne du support pour l’innovationLes sociétés bruxelloises peuvent contacter les experts d’Enterprise Europe Network Brussels chez hub.brussels et à la Chambre de Commerce de Bruxelles. 
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EUROPEUM is a think-tank that undertakes programme, project,  publishing and training activities related to the European integration ;   EVENTS We organize regular seminars and debates focused on the current European topics, which are open to the academic community as well as the general public. Furthermore, we organize a number of conferences, workshops and roundtables on specific selected European issues. PROJECTS We participate in the organization of various long-term projects focused on increasing awareness about the European Union and strengthening of the international cooperation. Among our main projects are the Prague European Summit, an educational competition Europa Secura, a national identity conference CEE Identity and the European Summer School. ARTICLES Our team of research fellows publishes regular articles responding to some of the most pressing issues related to European integration and more. In the articles section you can thus find the most up-to-date blogs, analyses, reports and policy briefs by our experts.
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Energy Cities is the European association of local authorities in energy transition.Energy Cities empowers cities and citizens to shape and transition to futureproof cities. We showcase concrete alternatives deployed by cities, we advocate to change politic and economic governance at all levels and we foster a wide cultural change leading to a futureproofed society. Energy Cities’ community is composed by local leaders of thousands of cities in 30 European countries.
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The Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) promotes the relation between science and society and works to advance the growth of Spanish scientific culture by facilitating the transfer of knowledge through dissemination, education, training, information and advice. Through the collaboration with entities from the Spanish and European Science and Innovation System we contribute to the internationalization of the Spanish science, the generation and analysis of data, as well as the management of scientific information and open science.
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For a startup to enter a new market, the best advice is always to reach out to the right people - but how?- Lighthouse proposes a different waySoft landing combined with acceleration for startup batches from specific sectors - who are ready to scale internationally (Round A+) - 4 ecosystems, specific verticalsLighthouse offers Deep Dive Weeks in Berlin, Lisbon, Dublin and the Baltics - each dedicated to a sector: fintech, e-gov, blockchain, healthcare, traveltech, analytics, etc- Opportunity focusedQualified matchmaking with corporates and investors actively looking for tech or partners. It’s faster than an accelerator and with no bullshit classrooms. Scaling Manager are assigned to help identify and schedule key meetings, follow up and overall provide startups with a tailored experience.- Run by company builders, accelerators and investorsOur business is startups and will ensure your company brings home a win.- The programme is free thanks to the European Commission - Startup Europe initiative: Successful participants will be considered for higher value activities: such as Europass (access to top conferences and invite-only opportunities), Scouting Missions to New York, Silicon Valley and Israel - as well as winning the Lighthouse Top 10 Awards in front of our most distinguished investors!For more details and open calls, check our webpage:
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EREK - your reference point on business competitiveness through resource efficiencyThe European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre (EREK for short) is here to help European companies, especially SMEs, save energy, material and water costs. We provide tools, information and business opportunities that show you new and better ways to be resource efficient and benefit from circular economy business models which turn waste into an asset.EREK also supports national, regional and local organisations across Europe that work with SMEs to improve their environmental performance, helping them to become more resource efficient.SMEs can get the following benefits thanks to EREK’s tools and services: Access to knowledge on best available technologies and business models Better control of energy, water and material costs Compliance checks for upcoming regulations Become less dependent on suppliers Demonstrate return on investment when adopting resource efficient measures Information on funding sources and technology providers Help building a green image which enables the targeting of new customer segmentsEREK offers the following to SME intermediaries: Tools and instruments for businesses to assess their saving potentials Access to top international knowledge, technical expertise and practices on resource efficiency Capacity-building workshops and networking events Online training opportunities to learn from resource efficiency experts Overview of relevant support programmes available on European, national and regional levels Updates on professional events within the communityConcrete activities include: European Resource Efficiency Self-Assessment Tool for SMEs -Catalogue of Resource Efficiency Improvement Measures European Resource Efficiency Information Database Online EREK platform Structured knowledge on resource efficiency best practices -News, trends, and information on support programmes Database and managed European network of the national and regional organisation providing support to SMEs in resource efficiency measures Capacity-building and training workshops Knowledge resources, expertise and sharingWho are we?EREK is an initiative of the European Commission and it is implemented by a consortium of organisations including Technopolis Group, VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz (DE), WRAP (UK), Motiva (FI), Enviros (CZ), WAAT and Arctik (BE).
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Interreg Europe helps regional and local governments across Europe to develop and deliver better policy. By creating an environment and opportunities for sharing solutions, we aim to ensure that government investment, innovation and implementation efforts all lead to integrated and sustainable impact for people and place. We know that better performance leads to better results. By building on its forerunner, INTERREG IVC (2007-2013), Interreg Europe aims to get maximum return from the EUR 359 million financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for 2014-2020.  To achieve this goal, Interreg Europe offers opportunities for regional and local public authorities across Europe to share ideas and experience on public policy in practice, therefore improving strategies for their citizens and communities.
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Interreg Sudoe Programme is part of the European territorial cooperation objective known as Interreg, which is financed by one of the European structural funds: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The current programming period covers from 2014 to 2020. Its two previous programme generations were Sudoe 2000-2006 and Sudoe 2007-2013. The Interreg Sudoe Programme supports regional development in Southwestern Europe, financing transnational projectsthrough the ERDF. The Programme promotes transnational cooperation to solve common problems in the covered territory, such as low investment in research and development, weak competitiveness of the small and medium-sized enterprises and exposure to climate change and environmental risks. 
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The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) was originally started as an INTERREG IIIc project in 2004 with 13 member regions from 7 different European countries. The idea was to bring chemical regions from all over Europe together in order to better tackle the special challenges for these regions by exchanging information, exploring solutions for common problems and by speaking with a single voice.Today the network has grown from a temporary project to a recognized European chemical stakeholder and a network full of chemical expertise. ECRN is a registered association under German law and the network currently covers 16 member regions, whose cooperation is supported by a Brussels-based secretariat.
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UIPI is a pan-European not-for-profit association comprising of 29 organisations from 28 countries. Jointly, they represent more than 5 million private property owners and some 20 to 25 million dwellings. Founded in 1923, the UIPI aims to protect and promote the interests, needs and concerns of private landlords and owner-occupiers at national, European and international levels.
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Acavent is a worldwide organizer of scientific conferences, workshops, and exhibitions. Our international company headquarters is based in Vilnius, Lithuania and we already have 10 years of experience in the events industry. Acavent is specialized in creating an academic environment for those who seek new ideas, new achievements, highly skilled academic people, and colleagues all over the world. As a Professional Conference Organizer, Acavent creates, organizes and plans conferences and events in various fields of science. Acavent also offers a thorough list of services required in organizing and holding in-person and online conferences for organizations, companies, and academic institutions. At Acavent, we gather professors, scholars, students, scientists, profit and non-profit organizations, research centers, fast-growing startups, and policymakers, to share ideas, knowledge and skills, to network and foster collaborative interdisciplinary research.
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The Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) is a Europe-wide organisation representing border and cross-border (CB) regions with the aim to highlight their particular problems, opportunities, tasks and projects, and make them understandable and visible. It represents their overall interests towards national and international authorities and institutions. Initiates, supports and coordinates their co-operation throughout Europe, promotes the exchange of experiences and information to formulate and coordinate common interests from the various problems and opportunities of border regions, and offer solutions. It also promotes cross-border cooperation (CBC) structures, projects and programmes. It assists in the identification, preparation and implementation of CBC events and other activities. AEBR has its official headquarters in Gronau (Westphalia), in the facilities of Euregio (DE/NL). A projects' office is operational in Berlin, at the facilities of WeWork near  Hackescher Markt. An AEBR antenna is operational at .the Office of Extremadura in Brussels, and there are AEBR Info Centres in Belgrade (Serbia) and Kharkiv (Ukraine).
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EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community. We use a systems approach to shape innovation to support cities, regions, countries and industries meet their climate ambitions, acting in the ‘messy middle’ between commitments and reality. Together with our partners across the globe, we implement. We open pathways to shift mindsets and behaviours, and enable decision makers and investors to act. We orchestrate large-scale demonstrations that show what is possible when cycles of innovation and learning are deliberately designed to trigger exponential decarbonisation and build resilient communities.
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Bax & Company is a sustainable innovation consultancy, working on international solutions to global challenges in fields like climate adaptation, mobility, smart cities and energy efficiency.
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Századvég Group has been an important player in the Hungarian consulting market for many years, with its macroeconomic analyzes, forecasts of its economic activity and sectoral analyzes. You can rely on experts with extensive knowledge and experience in our macroeconomic, energy, digital and healthcare divisions, and in the planning and drawing up funds from the European Union. The employees, with external experts took part in several sectoral strategy and development policy making and planning in the field of digital economy, healthcare, SME development, energy, financial instruments and development policy coordination.
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cities Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Strasbourg)
Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Strasbourg)
13 Feb 2024
Eurocities
Eurocities Leaders Talk put mayors and deputy mayors of the network in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what should be included in the EU priorities Cities are key to solving a large part of the issues the EU is facing and the EU should listen to the voice of cities because a better Europe starts with them. A better Europe starts with cities #LocalFutureEU #EUelections -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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cities The role of Members of the European Parliament - EE24
The role of Members of the European Parliament - EE24
4 Mar 2024
ALDA - European Asso...
Road to EE24! Do you know what are the functions of the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)? 🗳️ Discover it by watching this video! 🎥 This video has been produced by the European Parliament for the upcoming EU Parliament Elections 2024. As official Communication Partner of the European Parliament, ALDA is disseminating it. #UseYourVote #EUElections2024 #EU2024
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regions 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities - Trailer
10th European Summit of Regions and Cities - Trailer
19 Feb 2024
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The European Summit of Regions and Cities is the largest gathering organised by the European Committee of the Regions for local and regional elected representatives to meet, share and have their say on what is happening in the European Union and its future. If you are one of the 1,2 million locally and regionally elected representatives or you are involved in the life and future of your community, this is your place to be! For its 10th edition, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the European Committee of the Regions, the Summit will tackle topics at the heart of regions and cities' concerns, such as democracy, sustainable development, the future of the European Union and its enlargement, the need to ensure social, economic and territorial cohesion, as well as dealing with the consequences of the war against Ukraine. Global challenges will be addressed by bringing together different perspectives from across the world. The Summit will take place in Mons, in the Walloon Region of Belgium and at the heart of Europe. It will be organised by the Committee of the Regions and by the Walloon Region, in association with the City of Mons Wallonia brings together culture, innovation and unique traditions, and Mons is a perfect example of it. It will be the place for all mayors, local councillors ​​​​and regional ministers but also top European and global decision-makers to discuss the key challenges of our time! The Walloon Region will host the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities in the context of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Do you want to join us for Mons 2024 and contribute to the vision of regions and cities for the future of Europe? You can register here: https://register.euconf.eu/mons-2024/index.php?lang=en #EUlocal #SommetMons24 #SummitMons24
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cities Online info session: Time to submit your application - tech & troubleshooting
Online info session: Time to submit your application - tech & troubleshooting
13 Mar 2024
URBACT
The fourth online info session on the URBACT IV call for Innovation Transfer Networks took place on 7 March 2024. Discover all the information about this call on: urbact.eu/get-involved
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regions EU Solidarity Fund: assistance for post-disaster recovery and an expression of EU solidarity
EU Solidarity Fund: assistance for post-disaster recovery and an expression of EU solidarity
12 Mar 2024
EUinmyRegion
The European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) supports EU Member States and accession countries by offering financial support after severe natural disasters and, since 2020, major health emergencies. The EUSF was set up to respond to major natural disasters and express European solidarity to disaster-stricken regions within Europe. The Fund was created as a reaction to the severe floods in Central Europe in the summer of 2002. Since then, it has become one of the main EU instruments for post-disaster recovery and an expression of EU solidarity. This video highlights the achievements of the Fund and provides information about the types of operations the assistance can support. For more information on European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), please visit our website: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/solidarity-fund_en For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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🇫🇷 "#BetterEuropeTogether : Idées locales, résultats européens" - Campagne de l'ALDA!
7 Mar 2024
ALDA - European Asso...
L'ALDA lance la campagne sur les élections européennes #BetterEuropeTogether : Idées locales, résultats européens la campagne sur les élections européennes ! 🗳️ Avec cette campagne, nous voulons encourager l'engagement des citoyens européens et promouvoir la démocratie et la participation civique dans l'élaboration des politiques européennes. En outre, la campagne vise à faire connaître les activités des membres de l'ALDA et de ses partenaires proches, dans le but d'établir un réseau solide et d'amplifier notre voix pour atteindre un public plus large de citoyens européens. Rejoignez-nous ! Construisons ensemble une meilleure Europe ! 🤝 🔗 Découvrez-en plus : https://www.alda-europe.eu/eu-elections-2024/ #BetterEuropeTogether
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cities Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Bologna)
Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Bologna)
27 Feb 2024
Eurocities
Eurocities Leaders Talk put mayors and deputy mayors of the network in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what should be included in the EU priorities Cities are key to solving a large part of the issues the EU is facing and the EU should listen to the voice of cities because a better Europe starts with them. A better Europe starts with cities #LocalFutureEU #EUelections -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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regions 02 b-solutions – Third country citizens excluded from the labour market in the region (SE-DK)
02 b-solutions – Third country citizens excluded from the labour market in the region (SE-DK)
23 Feb 2024
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The free movement of workers grants EU citizens the right to live and work in different member states. However, this right is not granted equally to third-country nationals, which is particularly reflected in the Øresundregion, where there is a high level of worker mobility. In Denmark, there is a high demand for skilled workers, but for third-country nationals residing in Sweden it is extremely complicated to obtain a Danish work permit, even if they have a long-term residence permit in Sweden. Source: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/labour-market-and-education For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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regions 06 b-solutions – Healthcare follow-up and hospitalisation at home (FR-LU)
06 b-solutions – Healthcare follow-up and hospitalisation at home (FR-LU)
23 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
Home hospitalisation, including palliative care, is a common way for patients in France to continue their treatment at home. However, due to legal impediments, patients who live in France but whose treating doctor is based in Luxembourg cannot benefit from this form of home hospitalisation because the French nurses have no equipment and no contact with the treating Luxembourg doctor and the independent nursing service contracts are not designed for cross-border cases. Source: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/public-services For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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cities 45th Breakfast at Sustainability´s | Energy Justice series part 2
45th Breakfast at Sustainability´s | Energy Justice series part 2
21 Feb 2024
icleieurope
Potential for energy poverty alleviation through an inclusive and democratic European Green Deal 2.0 Phasing out fossil fuels to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 offers a unique opportunity to transform our energy systems for a more socially fair and democratic EU. Diverse forms of citizen involvement and engagement in energy projects are already surging across the EU, including many energy poverty alleviation activities within communities. The upcoming European elections are a good opportunity to highlight innovative solutions that could help mainstream social inclusion in the energy transition in a more coherent and comprehensive way. This hybrid event, co-organised by ICLEI Europe and the Jacques Delors Institute, gathered input from the Sun4All and EnergyPROSPECTS projects, as well as from a variety of stakeholders, to set the scene for an inclusive and democratic European Green Deal 2.0.
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cities Milan's new policies for a better Europe
Milan's new policies for a better Europe
8 Mar 2024
Eurocities
Eurocities Leaders Talk put mayors and deputy mayors of the network in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what inititatives cities are developing to create a better Europe. Cities are key to solving a large part of the issues the EU is facing and the EU should listen to the voice of cities because a better Europe starts with them. A better Europe starts with cities #LocalFutureEU #euelections #milan #citypolicies -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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cities Eurocities Leaders Talk - What initiatives is Strasbourg developing?
Eurocities Leaders Talk - What initiatives is Strasbourg developing?
16 Feb 2024
Eurocities
Eurocities Leaders Talk put mayors and deputy mayors of the network in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what inititatives cities are developing to create a better Europe. Cities are key to solving a large part of the issues the EU is facing and the EU should listen to the voice of cities because a better Europe starts with them. A better Europe starts with cities #LocalFutureEU #EUelections -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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cities Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Barcelona)
Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Barcelona)
19 Feb 2024
Eurocities
Eurocities Leaders Talk put mayors and deputy mayors of the network in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what should be included in the EU priorities Cities are key to solving a large part of the issues the EU is facing and the EU should listen to the voice of cities because a better Europe starts with them. A better Europe starts with cities #LocalFutureEU #EUelections -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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regions Financial Instruments in EU Funds under the Shared Management - Czech and Slovak Experience (EN)
Financial Instruments in EU Funds under the Shared Management - Czech and Slovak Experience (EN)
6 Mar 2024
EUinmyRegion
The Financial Instruments workshop taking place on 22 February 2024 in Prague, brought together the colleagues from the managing authorities of CZ and SK programmes, the FI practitioners from consultancy companies, banks, but also the regional representatives. The workshop provided a platform for exchange on the main topics related to the implementation of FI in the EU funds under shared management in Czechia and Slovakia, all being done within 3 working session: 1. Stock-taking: implementation of financial instruments in the 2014-2020 programming period 2. The way forward: best practices 3. Interactive session • Panel discussion 1: What are the operational bottlenecks in implementing financial instruments in this programming period? • Panel discussion 2: Are there any success stories or elements to replicate? For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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cities Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan and beyond
Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan and beyond
12 Mar 2024
OECD SMEs, Regions a...
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cities Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2024
Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2024
12 Mar 2024
OECD SMEs, Regions a...
Access the report: https://www.oecd.org/cfe/financing-smes-and-entrepreneurs-23065265.htm Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local
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cities ICLEI Europe interviews MEP Anna Cavazzini on sustainable public procurement
ICLEI Europe interviews MEP Anna Cavazzini on sustainable public procurement
6 Mar 2024
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Anna Cavazzini (MEP for Alliance 90/The Greens) highlights the main challenges for sustainable public procurement and how European legislation can promote the further uptake of it. This interview takes place in the context of the 2024 Procura+ Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Register here for the Conference: https://conference.procuraplus.org/
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cities #CitiesWithUkraine - The voice of refugees
#CitiesWithUkraine - The voice of refugees
22 Feb 2024
Eurocities
Following two years of the Russian war in Ukraine, the message from Europe's cities remains strong: we stand with Ukraine. -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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regions 03 b-solutions – On safe legal ground – cross-border cooperation in disaster response (IT-AT)
03 b-solutions – On safe legal ground – cross-border cooperation in disaster response (IT-AT)
23 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
Cross-border cooperation is essential in the area of disaster management, especially in Alpine regions, and often requires a rapid and targeted response. However, emergency services operating in the cross-border region of Italy and Austria are confronted with different national regulations which lead to various legal and operational uncertainties. As a consequence, cross-border cooperation is carried out informally and is not always as efficient. Source: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/_files/ugd/8f68c1_d4b7ca6eb8c4448598e62e0b66f8c08e.pdf, pp. 150-153 For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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cities Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan and beyond
Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan and beyond
14 Mar 2024
OECD SMEs, Regions a...
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cities 🇮🇹 #BetterEuropeTogether: Local Ideas, European Results - La Campagna di ALDA sulle Elezioni europee
🇮🇹 #BetterEuropeTogether: Local Ideas, European Results - La Campagna di ALDA sulle Elezioni europee
7 Mar 2024
ALDA - European Asso...
ALDA lancia la campagna #BetterEuropeTogether: Local Ideas, European Results (Un'Europa migliore insieme: Idee locali, risultati europei) la campagna sulle elezioni europee! 🗳️ Con questa campagna vogliamo incoraggiare l'impegno dei cittadini europei e promuovere la democrazia e la partecipazione civica nella definizione delle politiche europee. Inoltre, la campagna mira a far conoscere le attività dei soci e dei partner di ALDA, con l'obiettivo di creare una rete solida e di amplificare la nostra voce per raggiungere un pubblico più ampio di cittadini europei. Unitevi a noi! Costruiamo insieme un'Europa migliore! 🤝 🔗 Scoprite la campagna: https://www.alda-europe.eu/better-europa-together-alda-campaign-ee24/ #BetterEuropeTogether
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cities 44th Breakfast at Sustainability´s | Energy Justice series Part 1
44th Breakfast at Sustainability´s | Energy Justice series Part 1
4 Mar 2024
icleieurope
Inclusion and justice in energy transition and energy communities This online event convened local government policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and energy planners to explore inclusion and justice as central components of the energy transition and of energy communities. Their in-depth discussion highlights recommendations, research results, and good practices for local governments and community energy initiatives, drawing on expertise from the EC2 project and its Community Energy Academy. Find out more About the EC2 project: https://ec2project.eu/ About the Community Energy Academy: https://ec2project.eu/community-energy-academy/community-energy-academy
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regions Stories from the Regions: Railway electrification in Mallorca, Spain
Stories from the Regions: Railway electrification in Mallorca, Spain
21 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
In this episode of the Stories from the Regions series, we take an electric train from the northern municipality of Sa Pobla to the station of s’Enllaç, located in the middle of the island of Mallorca. The electrification of this line, carried out with the support of EU funding, completes the electrification of the whole railway network. This project has reduced 600 tonnes of yearly CO2 emissions, and it has brought many benefits to the local passengers, including more comfort and reliability. In this video we introduce you Pedro and Álvaro, who are an example of the many citizens that benefited from the electrification. We also talk to Pau and Apolonia, technical engineers who worked on the project and who give us more details on what it entailed. Finally, Guillem, shares his own experience of driving the different types of trains. For more information: SERVEIS FERROVIARIS DE MALLORCA http://www.trensfm.com/seccions.php?register_vars%5bsec2%5d=30®ister_vars%5bsec3%5d= ELECTRIFICATION OF THE RAILWAY LINE ENLLAÇ-SA POBLA | Kohesio https://kohesio.ec.europa.eu/en/projects/Q3269526 For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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regions Communities for Climate (C4C) – Committed to doing our part!
Communities for Climate (C4C) – Committed to doing our part!
21 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
COMMUNITIES FOR CLIMATE (C4C) An initiative of the European Commission, Communities for Climate (C4C) will support 50 community-led projects in eleven countries of the EU, accompanying them in the realisation of new and innovative ideas for citizens engagement to address climate and sustainability issues. These lighthouse projects will serve as a replicable model for other local communities willing to engage in climate projects across the EU. The scope of this action covers the four following areas: renewable energy, sustainable water management, circular and resource-efficient economy, and biodiversity. The call for projects will be open from 21 February 2024, with a deadline for submissions set for 3 April 2024 23:59 CET. Register for our informational webinar to know what kind of support is offered and how you can apply. 📅 Event Details: February 29, 2024 | 11:00-12:45 CET Link to registration For more information about the call for applications, and the informational webinar, visit the website of the C4C initiative. For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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cities Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Bordeaux)
Eurocities Leaders Talk - What priorities should be on the EU agenda? (Bordeaux)
12 Mar 2024
Eurocities
Eurocities Leaders Talk put mayors and deputy mayors of the network in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what should be included in the EU priorities Cities are key to solving a large part of the issues the EU is facing and the EU should listen to the voice of cities because a better Europe starts with them. A better Europe starts with cities #LocalFutureEU #EUelections -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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