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International cooperation - 08.12.2017

Join CONNECT’s selection committee
CONNECT, the tool for local governments in Europe and beyond to share knowledge on issues ranging from urban planning to ecotourism, is evolving. A new independent selection committee to review applications is being set up, and you could join it. CONNECT was made possible by PLATFORMA and VNG International.
Solidarity - 07.12.2017

Become a host for the European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps offers you a unique opportunity to become part of an EU-wide movement that supports solidarity as a shared value. Local and regional governments willing to host a Corps participant and offer an occupational placement can benefit from the pool of thousands of young Europeans with diverse skills and competences, who have expressed their motivation and willingness to work in solidarity sectors around Europe. EU funding covers, amongst others, travel costs of the young person and an Integration Programme to support parts of the costs (e.g. training, mentorship, etc.).
Convention des maires - 07.12.2017

Join the webinar on climate change adaptation
Is your town on the right track when it comes to climate change adaptation? Join the Covenant of mayors' webinar on 11 December and learn everything you need to know about making your town adapt to climate change.
Demographic change - 06.12.2017

More years, better lives: join the international conference on demographic change
Good policy making requires solid, evidence-based research. Come to the More years, better lives conference in Brussels on 13 February 2018 and discuss “increasing the knowledge base on demographic change” with policy makers, funders, scientists, healthcare professionals, industries and NGOs. Please contact our colleague Nathalie if you’re interested.
PLATFORMAWARDS - 05.12.2017

Only 10 days left to apply for the PLATFORMAWARDS
PLATFORMA is rewarding the best city-to-city and region-to-region international cooperation projects with the PLATFORMAWARDS. You can apply until 15 December.
Demographic change - 04.12.2017

More years, better lives: CEMR steps in for demographic research
As members of the Advisory Board of the “More Years, Better Lives - The Potential and Challenges of Demographic Change” initiative, we are currently working on shaping Member states’ agendas on funding for demographic change research. At the latest meeting in Paris, our colleague Nathalie stressed that we want to make sure that research can be translated into practical conclusions for experts, policy makers and local leaders to use.
Local solidarity - 01.12.2017

European Days of Local Solidarity: “global change comes from local action”
The European Days of Local Solidarity (EDLS), the yearly campaign to show the world that global change comes from local action, has just taken place. What does solidarity mean to you? Listen to what our colleague Laia from PLATFORMA had to say.
Circular economy - 30.11.2017

Good practice database for the circular economy
Are you looking for ideas to boost the circular economy in your town or region? Look no further: use the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, a database for good practices in the field of the circular economy.
Gender equality - 29.11.2017

CEMR and EPSU publish new guidelines on gender equality in local and regional government
As employers and service providers, local governments have a major role to play in promoting gender equality in public administration. Reflecting on the evolution of this issue since the first guidelines on gender equality were drawn up by CEMR and EPSU ten years ago, we have decided to publish new, up-to-date guidelines on the matter. We will also be working hand in hand with EPSU and our members to follow up on the implementation of these guidelines on the ground.