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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.
Finance et investissement - 28.11.2017

Lancement de l’Observatoire mondial sur les finances des collectivités territoriales
Pour un accès aux données transparent et standardisé, pour de meilleures capacités de gouvernance et de finance au niveau infranational, et pour collecter des données avec un réseau mondial d’experts et d’institutions : l’Observatoire mondial des finances des collectivités territoriales a été lancé le 17 novembre. Cette initiative a été lancée par l’OCDE et CGLU. Le CCRE a contribué aux discussions sur les activités de l’Observatoire dans les années à venir.
RFSC - 27.11.2017

RFSC: Teaching local governments how to be more sustainable
Our colleague Pedro, from the Reference Framework for Sustainable Cities (RFSC) organised a training session for Irish local governments in Dublin on 22 November. The training session aimed to deepen their knowledge of how to develop, implement and monitor sustainable development strategies.
Intermediary cities - 24.11.2017

City branding increasingly important for intermediary cities
“City branding becomes more and more important and is a very useful exercise and tool to underline the strength of a city and its values,” stated mayor of Sindelfingen, Bernd Vöhringer, while representing CEMR at the UCLG i-cities (intermediary cities) conference in Terrassa on 20 November.
EU Cities Forum - 20.11.2017

Learn how to implement EU climate and energy objectives
How do you implement EU climate and energy objectives at local level? CEMR is organising a Covenant of Mayors workshop on this issue. You can take part in it at the EU Cities Forum in Rotterdam on 28 November.