The 20th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) took place from 10 – 13 October. On the 12th, LIFE held a high-level event: Bringing green ideas to LIFE in EU regions & cities: looking back with an eye to the future.
- regional policy
- Monday 10 October 2022, 14:30 - Thursday 13 October 2022, 15:30 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Monday 10 October 2022, 14:30 - Thursday 13 October 2022, 15:30 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Full programme
Description
The theme of this year’s #EURegionsWeek was New Challenges for Europe’s cohesion.
The hybrid programme included a virtual exhibition and sessions online and onsite on:
- Green transition
- Territorial cohesion
- Digital transition
- Youth empowerment
LIFE high-level event at #EURegionsweek: Bringing green ideas to LIFE in EU regions & cities: looking back with an eye to the future
Wednesday, 12 October 2022 - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
This LIFE event presented different projects working to protect nature, enhance the circular economy, cut greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the clean energy transition.
Speakers include:
- Elina Bardram, Director of the Directorate General for Climate Action, European Commission
- Roby Biwer - Member of Bettembourg Municipal Council - European Committee of the Regions
- Eddy Deruwe - Project Coordinator - LIFE BE-REEL!
- Waltraud Schmid - Project Manager - Urban Innovation Vienna
Video messages:
- Dirk Beckers – Director - CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
- Francesca Marucco - Project Manager - LIFE WOLFALPS
- Carles Gabriel Oliver Barceló - Project Manager - LIFE REUSING POSIDONIA
