Environment, people habits and biodiversity at the centre of ALDA’s projects at TNOC festival

April 10, 2022

Focusing on several transdisciplinary issues, be they environment or social justice; TNOC animated 3 days of Festival all over the world with countless events. Benefiting from the expertise of the Association, and the achievements reached through its projects, ALDA actively participated to TNOC with four different initiatives, namely: “Life BEWARE”, “Life FALKON”, “CAP-PERI” and “Climate of Change”.

Bored of Borders: developing awareness on European identity

April 8, 2022

“Bored of Borders”: ACHIEVE (Awareness of Common History for Identifying and Extending the Values of Europe) project final event  took place from the 4th to the 5th of April in Vicenza, Italy.

Help for Ukraine: the emergency campaign in Wrocław

April 6, 2022

The Mayor of Wrocław, together with the Metropolitan of Wrocław are supporting an emergency campaign to provide help to people in Ukraine. 

Implementing Good Governance in Kosovo – ELoGE launch event

April 6, 2022

The European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) was introduced in Kosovo during the kick-off event organized on the 6th of April 2022 in Pristina. From a general perspective, this event has to be understood within a broader context, in which ALDA is operating.

“Democracy at a tipping point?” –  Identifying mechanisms to improve democracy

April 6, 2022

In light of this, Club de Madrid, European Partnership for Democracy and International IDEA organise the session “Democracy at a tipping point?”.  This event will focus on identifying mechanisms to improve democracy’s ability to address crises, by exploring three basic pillars of action: responsible leadership, resilient institutions and digital democracy.

EU Cohesion Policy at the heart of citizens participation within the municipal and metropolitan areas: the CAMELOT Project

April 4, 2022

A cloudy day did not stop partners of the “CAMELOT Project” to reach the headquarters of the “Metropolitan Area of Barcelona” (AMB), to join the second international meeting on 28 March 2022.

ALDA General Assembly 2022

April 4, 2022

We are glad to announce that the Ordinary Annual General Assembly of ALDA will take place on May 6th, 2022, in Strasbourg, within the framework of the Strasbourg Summit.  The event will gather ALDA colleagues, its Governing Board, members and friends, to share the results and achievements of the Association while discussing future steps and strategies.

ALDA France at Le débat Présidentielle 2022

April 2, 2022

On Wednesday the 30th ALDA France participated to “Le débat Présidentielle 2022: un quinquennat pour quelle Europe?” (2022 Presidential: a five-year period for which Europe).

The narrative of a human-based system to welcome refugees from Ukraine: EPIC Project webinar

April 1, 2022

ALDA, leader of the EPIC project, and its partners have organised a webinar called “From emergency situation to an inclusive and sustainable response: the narrative of a human-based system to welcome refugees from Ukraine”.

Food Wave calls for a second round: let’s drive change!

March 25, 2022

Are you a Local Authority who is sensitive to sustainable production and consumption patterns to combat climate change? 
We are looking for you! Lead the change and participate in our call for proposals with your project  idea!

Ukraine needs YOU: support the Shelter project!

March 22, 2022

Since the beginning of the war, East Europe Foundation (EEF), ALDA’s trustworthy partner in Ukraine, actively supports Ukranians who have been internally displaced, suffering from blockade or military attacks. To help address this humanitarian crisis, EEF launched the Shelter Project.

Convention of Rights on the Mediterranean Sea: ALDA in Palermo at the signing ceremony

March 21, 2022

Palermo hosts the signing ceremony of the “Convention of Rights on the Mediterranean Sea” on Saturday 19 March 2022. Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, will be among the keynote guests at the event.

Call 4 project ideas – Apply to receive technical assistance

March 21, 2022

Following the success of the first edition, we are back with the ALDA’s Call for project Ideas – dedicated to our members only.

ALDA and the LDAs united to support Ukraine

March 21, 2022

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, ALDA has been in touch with its colleagues and friends in the Country, especially with the Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs) in Dnipro e Mariupol.

Empowerment of migrant communities and LAs – SHAPE project has started

March 18, 2022

From the 2nd to the 4th of March ALDA hosted the launch event of the project SHAPE – SHaring Actions for Participation and Empowerment of migrant communities and LAs. The meeting was organised by ALDA, as project coordinator, with the support of We World, co-leader.

ALDA at the 42nd Congress’ Session – March 22nd -24th in Strasbourg

March 18, 2022

The 42nd Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will take place from March 22nd to 24th, 2022, at the Palais de l’Europe, in Strasbourg (France).

Mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, has been released

March 18, 2022

During this dark hour for Europe, we can share some positive news – the mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, has been freed yesterday from captivity. ALDA celebrates this news together with Melitopol and all of Ukraine.

Antonella Valmorbida at the Transatlantic Relations Follow-up Committee of the EESC

March 17, 2022

Organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, the Transatlantic Relations Follow-up Committee took place on March 16th, 2022, in hybrid format.