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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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Tampere wins top award at Barcelona Smart City Expo World Cong...
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November 15, 2023
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The Finnish city of Tampere came top in the enabling technologies category for its efforts to go green and smart at the SCEWC this year.
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Cities
A better Europe starts in cities A strategic agenda for the EU...
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December 13, 2023
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A better Europe starts in cities A strategic agenda for the EU in the urban century
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Tourism
Meet TExTOUR: Jaanus Mikk
Press Release
November 2, 2023
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As part of our ongoing "Meet TExTOUR" interviews, we introduce Jaanus from Narva Gate, a key player in the redevelopment of the historic industrial site, Kreenholm. In this interview, Jaanus will explain the history a...
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Cities
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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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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Regions & Cities
working with the sustainable development goals a quick start g...
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August 31, 2023
platforma-dev.eu
working with the sustainable development goals a quick start guide for local and regional governments
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Cities
Stardust to share smart city insights and experience at the fi...
Press Release
January 31, 2024
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The 6-year project will share its insights on mobility, ICT, smart districts and energy at its final conference in Pamplona at the end of February. The Consortium partners will discuss the achievements in the Lighthou...
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Cities
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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regions 04 b-solutions – GO! Borderless Square (IT-SI)
04 b-solutions – GO! Borderless Square (IT-SI)
23 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
As part of the 2025 European joint Capital of Culture, Nova Gorica (Slovenia) and Gorizia (Italy) will organize events and activities in the shared area of the piazza Transalpina – Trg Evrope square. Yet, the different and sometimes incompatible systems of national rules between the two cities on several matters (security, insurance coverage, music rights) make the management of events in a cross-border area more complex. Source: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/institutional-cooperation 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 Stories from the regions: Biotechnological Hub - a sanctuary of innovation and research in Ljubljana
Stories from the regions: Biotechnological Hub - a sanctuary of innovation and research in Ljubljana
29 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
This episode of the Stories from the Regions series brings us to the newly built Biotechnological Hub in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which became home for the National Institute of Biology (NIB). With the support of EU funds, the research institute in the field of biological sciences now benefits from a high-quality infrastructure, with modern equipment that allows for cutting edge research. This video depicts the benefits and the impact of the Hub, which goes beyond the scientific tangible results, in an effort to spread knowledge and engage the community. Find out more by visiting the NIB website: https://www.nib.si/eng/. 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 European Tourism Trends & Prospects Q4/2023
European Tourism Trends & Prospects Q4/2023
13 Feb 2024
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European Tourism Trends and Prospects is a series of reports on economic and tourism trends in Europe and key overseas markets. ETC with the consultancy of Tourism Economics produces four releases per year that assess the state of the world economy and European tourism. This video summarises the key findings of Q4/2023. You can read and download the full report and accompanying material on our website.
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regions 05 b-solutions – Cross Border Internships (DK-DE)
05 b-solutions – Cross Border Internships (DK-DE)
23 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
Due to different legislative frameworks in Denmark and Germany, students and workers are limited in their opportunities to pursue internships on the other side of the border. It is problematic as cross-border internships can often lead to hiring and can thus strengthen the border region labour market. 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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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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regions 01 b-solutions – Perceived border obstacles linked to wood construction – Sweden and Norway (SE-NO)
01 b-solutions – Perceived border obstacles linked to wood construction – Sweden and Norway (SE-NO)
23 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
The construction sector and wood materials have been an essential part of life in both Norway and Sweden, as wood construction is a long-standing tradition in these Nordic countries. However, there are several obstacles that are hampering coordination in the wood construction sector between these two neighbouring countries. Differences in regulations and requirements for construction products and a lack of access to information make trade and business opportunities more difficult across the border and hinder regional integration. Source: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/_files/ugd/8f68c1_d4b7ca6eb8c4448598e62e0b66f8c08e.pdf, pp. 130-132 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 The benefits of the European Union - EE24
The benefits of the European Union - EE24
4 Mar 2024
ALDA - European Asso...
Road to EE24! What are the benefits of being a citizen of the EU? 🗳️ 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 Smart Regions: EU funded project helps tackle infertility
Smart Regions: EU funded project helps tackle infertility
5 Mar 2024
EUinmyRegion
In an EU co-funded project, Copenhagen University Hospital and Skåne University Hospital are leading the initiative, projected to help 5,000 people in Denmark and Sweden who are struggling to conceive naturally over the next five to eight years. Some 2,000 people have already participated in the study. 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 Smart Regions - EU funds revitalize the medieval town of Ptuj
Smart Regions - EU funds revitalize the medieval town of Ptuj
21 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
The town of Ptuj, in northeastern Slovenia, has been transformed in recent years, partly thanks to funds dedicated by the European Union. During excavations, the architects found historic pebbles and a fountain. The pebbles have been reused by the architect. 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 How can public procurement contribute to sustainable, social, circular & more innovative societies?
How can public procurement contribute to sustainable, social, circular & more innovative societies?
26 Feb 2024
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ICLEI Europe interviews Willem Janssen, Public Procurement Law professor at Groningen University and Utrecht University, in advance of the 2024 Procura+ Conference (13-14 March, Lisbon) More information here: https://conference.procuraplus.org/
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regions 07 b-solutions – Children’s sickness certificate for people working in DE and living in NL (NL-DE)
07 b-solutions – Children’s sickness certificate for people working in DE and living in NL (NL-DE)
26 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
The German social security system provides wage replacement benefits which also apply to parents while they care for their sick children. In border regions, however, children’s sick pay is hardly ever made use of, particularly for those living in the Netherlands but working in Germany. In this case, different national requirements for proof of illness and a lack of knowledge of this benefit prevent cross-border workers from applying for such benefits. Source: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/_files/ugd/8f68c1_d4b7ca6eb8c4448598e62e0b66f8c08e.pdf, pp. 87-89 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 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
EUinmyRegion
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 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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regions Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award - 2023 laureate is Local Democracy Agency Zavidovići
Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award - 2023 laureate is Local Democracy Agency Zavidovići
7 Mar 2024
European Committee o...
The Local Democracy Agency Zavidovići is the laureate of the Mayor Pawel Adamowicz Award 2023, for its assistance to thousand​​​s of refugees and in recognition of its contribution to the promotion of local democracy, non-discrimination, non-violent discourse and integration. The association, which was created during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is an example of how the determination to defend human rights must involve civil society, local and international authorities and all citizens. It was founded to honour and build on the legacy of 3 pacifists from Brescia who were kidnapped and killed in 1993, while bringing humanitarian aid to Zavidovići, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through its efforts to promote the acceptance and inclusion of the Other, whoever they are and from whatever country they come from, the ADL invests in the development of a resilient, welcoming and inclusive community. The award was created in honour of Mayor Paweł Adamowicz of Gdańsk, who was murdered in January 2019 while fulfilling his public duties. The award was jointly set by the city of Gdańsk, of which Mr Adamowicz was mayor for 20 years, by the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) and by the European Committee of the Regions, of which he was a member. The award promotes the legacy of Mayor Adamowicz in defending democracy from the local level, and it serves as a tribute to and recognition for all those who act with courage and integrity against intolerance, radicalisation, hate speech, oppression and xenophobia. The Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award Ceremony will take place on 19 March in Mons, in Belgium, at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities.
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cities Act!onHeat Training Programme 2024: Session 1
Act!onHeat Training Programme 2024: Session 1
11 Mar 2024
icleieurope
The first out of three online sessions of the Act!onHeat Training Programme will focus on moving from Heating & Cooling Plans to identifying specific actions for the roll out of these plans. The policy framework of each country and municipality can vary and define which will be the most effective actions in each case. During this session, we will hear from two experts coming from different countries who will explain how H&C measures are adopted in their contexts and how they differ from each other. Learn more about the Training Programme here: https://actionheat.eu/news/next-season-actonheat-training-programme-begins-march-2024
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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 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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regions Financial Instruments in EU Funds under the Shared Management - Czech and Slovak Experience (VO)
Financial Instruments in EU Funds under the Shared Management - Czech and Slovak Experience (VO)
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? 00:00 - Intro 00:05:10 - Opening speech – Pascal Boijmans (Head of Unit, Czech Republic and Slovakia, DG REGIO, European Commission) 00:13:45 - Stock-taking: implementation of financial instruments in the 2014- 2020 programming period 00:15:30 - 1. Implementation of financial instruments in Czechia – Kateřina Neveselá (Director, National Coordination Authority, Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic) 00:32:55 - 2. Implementation of financial instruments in Slovakia 00:33:20 - Martin Spiritza, Director, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic 00:45:33 - Peter Dittrich, Vice-Chairman, Slovak Investment Holding 01:01:40 - 3. Presentation by National Development Bank of the Czech Republic – Tomáš Nidetzký (Chairman, National Development Bank of the Czech Republic): The way forward: best practices 01:20:33 - 4. Situation in other EU Member States, planned initiatives to bolster the implementation of FI under shared management – Jonathan Denness (Head of Unit, Financial Instruments, DG REGIO, European Commission) 01:42:38 - 5. Financial instruments for energy efficiency and Energy Performance Contracting – Robert Pernetta (Fund and structuring officer, European Investment Bank) 02:00:53 6. Financial instruments in Slovakia in the period 2021-2027 – Peter Fröhlich (Chairman, Slovak Investment Holding) Interactive session 02:30:45 • Panel discussion 1: What are the operational bottlenecks in implementing financial instruments in this programming period? 03:29:35 • Panel discussion 2: Are there any success stories or elements to replicate? 04:18:07 - Concluding remarks – Pascal Boijmans (Head of Unit, Czech Republic and Slovakia, DG REGIO, European Commission) 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 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 initiatives is Bologna developing?
Eurocities Leaders Talk - What initiatives is Bologna developing?
1 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 -- ​ 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 Breakfast Debate #16: How can cross-border risk & crisis management enhance EU resilience?
Breakfast Debate #16: How can cross-border risk & crisis management enhance EU resilience?
16 Feb 2024
EUinmyRegion
On Thursday 15 February 2024, the Border Focal Point Network organised the 16th episode of the 'Beyond Borders' Breakfast Debates series. “How can cross-border risk & crisis management enhance EU resilience?”. The session discussed how cross-border disaster, risk, and crisis management can build resilience within the EU, delving into the DG REGIO’s latest report, ‘Strengthening the Resilience of EU Border Regions: Mapping Risks and Crisis Management Tools and Identifying Gaps.’ This pivotal report, scheduled for publication in March 2024, provides a comprehensive inventory of potential risks along EU borders and identifies existing tools for their prevention and management. As such, this debate provided updated information on the main tools and good practices for cross-border cooperation in managing both natural and human disasters. Speakers included: 🎙️ Ms. Birgit Snoeren, Policy Officer, DG ECHO, European Commission. 🎙️ Ms. Simona Pohlova, Deputy Head of Unit for Interreg, Cross-border Cooperation, Internal Borders (Unit D.2. DG Regio). 🎙️ Mr. Ruslan Zhechkov, Principal Consultant, representative of the company authoring Strengthening the Resilience of EU Border Regions - Technopolis. 🎙️Ms. Marian Ramekers-van Kuijk, Programme Director at EMRIC 🎙️Mr. Maciej Molak, General Secretary at the Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, Mendel University. 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 Today, more than ever, ALDA continues to stand with Ukraine.
Today, more than ever, ALDA continues to stand with Ukraine.
24 Feb 2024
ALDA - European Asso...
It has been two years since the tremendous and brutal Russian aggression fell upon Ukraine, leaving scars etched into the hearts and lands of its resilient people. As we commemorate this solemn anniversary, we are reminded not only of the unspeakable pain and suffering endured by countless innocent lives, but also of the unwavering spirit of resilience that emerged from the depths of adversity. As we pause to reflect on the tumultuous journey of the past two years, we stand, today more than ever, in solidarity with the brave country and its people in order to continue to fight for their freedom, their dignity and their right to a future free from the chains of oppression. #ALDAStandsWithUkraine
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regions Finanční nástroje ve fondech EU pod sdíleným řízením- zkušenosti z Česka a Slovenska (CZ/SK)
Finanční nástroje ve fondech EU pod sdíleným řízením- zkušenosti z Česka a Slovenska (CZ/SK)
7 Mar 2024
EUinmyRegion
Na semináři o finančních nástrojích, který se konal dne 22. února 2024 v Praze, se sešli kolegové z řídících orgánů českých a slovenských programů, odborníci z finančních institucí a poradenských společností, ale také zástupci regionů. Seminář se stal platformou pro výměnu názorů ohledně hlavních témat souvisejících s aplikací finančních nástrojů ve fondech EU sdíleného řízení v Česku a na Slovensku, přičemž diskuse proběhla v rámci tří zasedání: 1. Zhodnocení současného stavu - finanční nástroje v programovém období 2014–2020 2. Jak postupovat dál cestou nejlepší praxe 3. Interaktivní debata • Panelová diskuse 1: Kde jsou problémy a jaké obtíže vznikají při implementaci finančních nástrojů v tomto období? • Panelová diskuse 2: Existují nějaké úspěšné příklady a prvky, které je možné replikovat? 00:00 - Intro 00:05:10 - Úvodní slovo – Pascal Boijmans (vedoucí oddělení Česká republika a Slovensko, DG REGIO, Evropská komise) 00:14:16 - Zhodnocení současného stavu – finanční nástroje v programovém období 2014–2020 00:15:30 – Implementace finančních nástrojů v Česku – Kateřina Neveselá (ředitelka, Národní orgán pro koordinaci, Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj ČR) 00:32:55 – Implementace finančních nástrojů na Slovensku 00:33:20 - Martin Spiritza (ředitel, Ministerstvo financí Slovenské republiky) 00:45:33 - Peter Dittrich (místopředseda představenstva, Slovak Investment Holding) 01:01:40 – Národní rozvojová banka České republiky (NRB) – současnost a budoucnost – Tomáš Nidetzký (předseda představenstva, Národní rozvojová banka České republiky) 01:19:44 - Jak postupovat dál cestou nejlepší praxe 01:20:33 – Situace v jiných členských státech EU, plánované iniciativy na podporu finančních nástrojů v rámci sdíleného řízení – Jonathan Dennes (vedoucí oddělení Finanční nástroje, DG REGIO, Evropská komise) 01:42:38 – Finanční nástroje v oblasti podpory energetických úspor a energetických služeb se zárukou (EPC – Energy Performance Contracting) – Robert Pernetta (pracovník úseku fondů a struktur, Europská Investiční banka) 02:00:53 Finanční nástroje na Slovensku v programovém období 2021-2027 – Peter Fröhlich (předseda představenstva, Slovak Investment Holding) 02:30:12 Interaktivní debata 02:30:45 Panelová diskuse 1: Kde jsou problémy a jaké obtíže vznikají při implementaci finančních nástrojů v tomto období? 03:29:35 Panelová diskuse 2: Existují nějaké úspěšné příklady a prvky, které je možné replikovat? 04:18:07 - Závěry – Pascal Boijmans (vedoucí oddělení Česká republika a Slovensko, DG REGIO, Evropská komise) 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 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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