ESSPIN Project: ALDA’s commitment to Equality and Inclusion

December 13, 2022

The Economic, Social and SPatial INequalities in Europe in the Era of Global Mega-trends project (ESSPIN) funded by the Horizon Europe programme officially kick-off on the 13th and 14th of October online. It was dedicated to the assessment and plan of the project together with the presentation of the key roles and activities of each partner.

Providing energy equipment to Ukraine: the European Committee of the Regions calls for cities and regions

December 13, 2022

Ukraine is now suffering from energy shortage, which, in other words, further affect people’s lives. Constantly in touch with the delegates from the LDAs in Dnipro and Mariupol, ALDA is very much aware of the on-going situation, and it calls its members and partners to further reiterate support for Ukraine.

LDA Mariupol: a 5th anniversary marked by the willingness to rebuild through democracy, good governance and public participation

December 9, 2022

Five years have passed since the opening of the LDA Mariupol, and so much has changed since December 9, 2017. But there is something that has not changed: the mission, the vision and values of LDA Mariupol and its team, which continues, today more than ever, promoting democracy, good governance and citizens engagement, with an ever-increasing determination.

In Warsaw for EUScepticOBS Final Event

December 5, 2022

On the 30th of November in Warsaw, Poland, the final event of the “EUScepticOBS: analyzing Euroscepticism, informing citizens and encouraging debates” project took place. The partners from 7 European countries (Poland, France, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, and Hungary) met to discuss the topics tackled during the national workshops and to prepare the final manifesto. 

Second Transnational Meeting for the PACIFY-D project!

December 2, 2022

On November 24, 2022, the PACIFY-D project partners gathered together in Athens (Greece) for the second face-to-face Transnational Meeting.

In Copenhagen to exchange on the inclusiveness and migrants’ empowerment

December 1, 2022

On the 24th and 25th of November, ALDA was both part of the 2nd Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM), and of the online Conversation of Change (CoC) training at Union in Copenhagen. The project aims at the inclusion of people with fewer opportunities, specifically migrants, which are prone to intersectional marginalisation through a combination of ethnic discrimination and social-economic deprivation. 

Time to celebrate: LDA Mostar 18th anniversary

December 1, 2022

8 years have gone so quickly, but the commitment of the Local Democracy Agency (LDA) in Mostar has never failed. Established back in November 2004, the LDA Mostar is animated by the will to foster active citizenry on the one hand, and to spur transparent and accountable local authorities on the other. 

Enhancing Youth action through Climate of Change subgrants: discover our partners’ activities!

December 1, 2022

In march 2023 the project Climate of Change is going to deliver to the European Commission a petition that asks for immediate political actions for Climate Justice. The claims were not only shared at COP27 in Egypt this year; but received the support of more than 100 ‘000 young people around all Europe. This is a clear sign that a growing community of young people shares rising concern about climate change’s effects on world societies.

International Network Conference: inclusion and empowerment of migrants and refugees

November 30, 2022

The 3STEPS international conference, entitled “Social inclusion of (low-skilled) migrants and refugees in education. Join 3STEPS network” took place on 23 November 2022 in Strasbourg. Hosted by ALDA, partners  and guests (both online and offline) actively joined the conference, grasping the most of it.

Wroclaw Declaration: European institutions and Civil Society Organisations together for Ukraine

November 30, 2022

November marked an important milestone in developing cooperation for democracy. The high-level conference organised by Regional Representation of the European Commission in Wroclaw and the College of Eastern Europe, further testified the commitment not only of ALDA, but also of many international and multi-stakeholders in supporting Ukraine.

The programme for supporting participative democracy in Algeria continues!

November 28, 2022

From 13 until 17 November, 2022, Ms. Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, was in Oran (Algeria) to deliver the fourth round of capacity building activities to Local Authorities on good governance and citizens engagement. 

ELOGE : supporting good local governance in North Macedonia and Kosovo*, more strategies for the future

November 28, 2022

The importance of implementing the project “European Label for Governance Excellence (ELoGE)” both in North Macedonia and in Kosovo* has been further testified by the meeting among the Minister of Local Self Government of North Macedonia, Mr. Risto Pernov; the Minister of the Ministry of Local Government Administration, Mr. Elbert Krasniqi and ALDA President Oriano Otočan; ALDA Governing Board Member Emir Coric together with ALDA Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida.

Places have a meaning: ALDA Governing Board in Poland for Ukraine

November 25, 2022

The last meeting of the Governing Board of ALDA for this 2022 took place in Wroclaw (Poland). Oriano Otočan – ALDA President – together with the other delegates reached the Polish city, on Thursday 24 November 2022.

COP27: ALDA’s active commitment to the planet, its species and people

November 16, 2022

The World Climate Summit, COP27, started in Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), and lasts from 6 to 18 November 2022. It’s the Conference of the Parties, all those who signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 

Enabling community workers: interactive platform for inclusion and participation

November 16, 2022

In the last couple of months, the project’s consortium has organized and implemented several initiatives to strengthen the dynamics of dissemination and, through the presentation of the Intellectual Outputs produced, reach more direct and indirect beneficiaries.

ReCAP – Recovering inclusion through Creativity After Pandemic: in November the Kick-off Meeting in Porto

November 15, 2022

The ReCAP project has officially started, and the Kick-off Meeting took place on 3&4 November 2022 in Porto (Portugal), where the hosting partner Rightchallenge welcomed the whole consortium in their headquarters.

Embedding innovative teaching formats in higher education: Green Skills Online Exchange

November 15, 2022

Do you want to expand your skill set in transdisciplinary teaching and training for students on sustainable development in cities?  Are you a head of studies, (inter-)national trainer and teacher in higher education or vocational education and interested in education for sustainable development?  
Check this event out.

ARLEM annual meeting in Türkiye: cities and sustainability at the centre

November 14, 2022

The city of Izmir, in Türkiye, hosted the annual meeting of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) on 7-8 November 2022. Happening at the same time as the COP27, this year’s Plenary focused on climate action in the Mediterranean area, while emphasising the role of Local Authorities as key actors involved in the process. Hence, in order to achieve the target and meet the ambitious goal, every stakeholder needs to be taken into account.