The European Week of Regions and Cities is a conference dedicated to cohesion policy and discussions on our common challenges for Europe’s regions and cities. Every year, EU-funded projects managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) are joining the event, bringing together researchers, policymakers and representatives from Europe’s regions and cities.
Consult the full programme and register to attend your favourite session!
- agricultural policy | climate change policy | cooperation policy | energy policy | environmental policy | regional policy | research | social policy | transport policy
- Monday 7 October 2024, 08:00 - Thursday 10 October 2024, 18:00 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Monday 7 October 2024, 08:00 - Thursday 10 October 2024, 18:00 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
Description
REA invites you to the following sessions to discover how EU-funded R&I projects support Europe’s regions and cities:
How knowledge ecosystems can enhance a sustainable and eco-friendly development of European regions
09/10/2024, 11:30 - 12:30 CET
Albert Borschette Congress Center, Brussels, Belgium
In this session, experts will discuss how location-based innovation and knowledge networks can prioritize and contribute to environmental sustainability and the green transition in European regions. They will share insights from the ERA_FABRIC project and offer a toolbox of best practices for researchers, innovators, industry, and institutions across Europe to enhance their environmental efforts.
Enhancing risk awareness and promoting technologies for better prepared and resilient EU communities
09/10/2024, 14:30 – 15:30 CET
Albert Borschette Congress Center, Brussels, Belgium
At this event, the key outcomes of a Eurobarometer survey on European citizens' awareness and readiness for disaster risks will be shared and discussed. Speakers from Horizon 2020 projects like LINKS and ENGAGE will then explore ways to improve European disaster resilience by bolstering technology and offer innovative means to boost societal resilience in emergency response.
CrAFting DivAirCity: co-creating inclusive climate-neutral cities
10/10/2024, 11:30 - 13:00 CET
Albert Borschette Congress Center, Brussels, Belgium
In this session, organized by the EU-funded DivAirCity and CrAFt projects, the focus is on ensuring that co-creation is inclusive in terms of time, location, and pace to develop environmentally sustainable cities for all. The event will start with a panel featuring practitioners, local authorities, and EU representatives discussing inclusive and innovative processes. In a practical session, participants will exchange best practices, policy advice, and tools to engage citizens.
Unlocking potential: LEADER & EU financial initiatives – bridging divides and empowering communities
10/10/2024, 09:30 - 11:00 CET
Jacques Delors building, Brussels, Belgium
This workshop highlights LEADER-CLLD, a significant rural development policy in Europe, and its influence on rural areas and cohesion policy. The event emphasizes the impact of various EU initiatives on fostering community sustainability and encouraging people to remain in rural areas. Participants will engage in discussions with political leaders, academia, and EU-funded projects like FLIARA and RUSTIK, exploring themes like gender equality, innovation, and sustainable transition.