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Internship - 18.09.2018

Join our projects team
CEMR is looking for an intern to support its dynamic and international projects team. You will work on project management, communication, events and research. Does that sound like something that would suit you? Have a look at the application pack for more details.

Please note that this internship is unpaid.
Digitalisation - 07.08.2018

How digital is your town?
To which extent does your town use digital tools for public services? Answer ESPON's study by 31 August, and contribute to the creation of a Europe-wide overview of the digital transition of local public services.
CEMR staff - 16.07.2018

Welcome to our new colleagues
We would like to wish a warm welcome to Sébastien Leclef, the newest member of our team. He will be working on the Covenant of Mayors for Sub-Saharan Africa as a Project Officer for Planning & Monitoring.

We would also like to welcome Marine Gaudron, formerly Policy Officer for PLATFORMA, who is CEMR’s new Policy Officer for Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion. Her predecessor, Marlène Siméon, is now the director of PLATFORMA.
Cohesion policy - 13.07.2018

Experts concerned about Commission’s proposal to change EU funding
The European Commission’s proposed changes to EU funding (specifically, ESIF) are raising concerns in Europe’s towns and regions. On 11 July, Europe’s local and regional experts on the issue came together to discuss how the proposal could be changed to answer local needs. One of the main issues is the rigid limitation of freedom concerning the fields in which towns and regions are allowed to invest. Check our website regularly for more information.
Energy - 11.07.2018

Combine history with sustainability to win €750,000
If you use solar energy in a protected historic urban district, you could win €750,000€. Apply for the EU “Horizon Prize” by 26 September 2018.
Gender equality - 04.06.2018

How gender equality and climate negotiations are intertwined
Discover the links between gender equality and climate negotiations with the pocket guide to gender equality under the UNFCCC, published by the Women’s Environment and Development Organisation.
Gender equality - 24.05.2018

Stopping violence against women
Sweden is developing many good practices to combat violence against women. Could you apply them in your town or region? You can draw inspiration from the case study published by the European Parliament on this issue.
Air quality - 17.05.2018

Update the WHO air quality database
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) urban air quality database is currently being updated. If you are an official air quality data provider at local or regional level, you can use this template to submit data
Sustainability - 15.05.2018

Nominate who you think deserves the Roger Léron Award for sustainable energy
The Roger Léron Award aims to acknowledge the determination of an individual and their impressive contributions to sustainable energy at local and regional level in Europe. You can nominate the person of your choice until 31 May.