TED Annual Meeting 2025

Team Europe Democracy Network Annual Meeting 2025

July 28, 2025

ALDA takes part in the TED Network Annual Meeting 2025 (16–17 Sept, Brussels), a key forum for collaboration and strategy in international democracy support.

Global Calls, Local Acts: grassroots action for sustainable development

July 23, 2025

The TeLD Hub event within the framework of the Up2You Erasmus+ Project Global aspirations for …

#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Cooperatively advancing a local democratic economy

July 23, 2025

On May 19th ALDA Balkans and Cooperatives Europe launched the #MondayTalks webinar series, “Beyond Business as Usual: How to Cooperatively Advance a Local Democratic Economy”.

ALDA’s Commitment in Bhutan: A Workshop on “Strengthening Pathways in Channelling Needs of CSIs for Inclusive and Participatory Decision-Making”

July 2, 2025

In Trashiyangtse, East Bhutan, ALDA delivered a four-day training to strengthen the role of business associations in policymaking. The workshop brought together civil society and public sector stakeholders to foster inclusive governance and participatory dialogue, marking a key step in ALDA’s growing engagement in South-East Asia.

ALDA Event on Territorial and Local Development: Shaping Sustainability from the Ground Up

June 25, 2025

On 11 June 2025, ALDA and the Foster Europe Foundation hosted the international online conference “Civic Participation and Democracy: Limits, Potentials, and Extremes”, as part of the EU-funded FOSTER project. The event gathered experts, practitioners, and engaged citizens to explore civic engagement across various contexts, from rural participation to activism in times of crisis, highlighting its vital role in strengthening democratic resilience.
BRIDGE to the Council of Europe – Civil Society in Focus

The CoE and Civil Society Involvement – BRIDGE Workshop

June 23, 2025

ALDA invites partners and stakeholders to a BRIDGE workshop on 14 July 2025 in Thiene, exploring civil society’s involvement in the Council of Europe.
BRIDGE to the Council of Europe – Civil Society in Focus

BRIDGE to the Council of Europe – Civil Society in Focus

June 23, 2025

On 24 June 2025, Villa Fabris in Thiene will host the launch of the BRIDGE project, focusing on civil society engagement with the Council of Europe. A unique opportunity to connect local voices with European institutions.

THE:PLACE, the programme bridging EU and Turkish local actors comes to the end of its second edition ! 

June 20, 2025

fter two impactful years of collaboration, the second edition of THE:PLACE programme has come to a close. The final event took place in the unique and symbolic setting of Autostrada Biennale’s hangar in Prizren, Kosovo.

Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water – AQUATIK-EU Conference in Venice

June 19, 2025

On 17–18 June 2025, the city of Venice (Italy) welcomed the AQUATIK-EU International Conference at the historic Cotonificio complex of Università IUAV. Held under the title “Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water”, the two-day event gathered project partners, academics, practitioners, and institutional representatives to explore the vital role of water in shaping both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

ALDA is “On the Road to URC 2025”: Strengthening Local and Regional Partnerships for Ukraine’s Recovery

May 16, 2025

On Monday 12 May, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy – took part in the high-level conference “On the Road to URC 2025 – Local and Regional Dimensions”, held in Verona.

Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures

May 16, 2025

16 organisations have been selected for the call launched by ALDA “Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures”.
ALDA took part in the 20th edition of the Europe autour de l’Europe Film Festival in Paris as a partner of the Mouvement Européen Paris. During the closing ceremony at Cinéma Les Parnassiens, ALDA and ME-F Paris awarded the E-motion Prize for Best Documentary to Nonkonform by Arne Körner, celebrating civic values and cultural expression at the heart of European democracy.

Spotlight on Democracy and Culture: ALDA at the Closing Ceremony of Europe autour de l’Europe

April 30, 2025

ALDA took part in the 20th edition of the Europe autour de l’Europe Film Festival in Paris as a partner of the Mouvement Européen Paris. During the closing ceremony at Cinéma Les Parnassiens, ALDA and ME-F Paris awarded the E-motion Prize for Best Documentary to Nonkonform by Arne Körner, celebrating civic values and cultural expression at the heart of European democracy.

In the Footsteps of the Great War: [Free] Guided Hike to Monte Zebio (Vicenza) on 11 May 2025

April 22, 2025

On Sunday, 11 May, the second guided hike of 2025 will take place — a unique opportunity to explore historic landmarks set in the breathtaking landscapes of the Asiago Plateau.

New Online Course: European Project Design for Environment and Territory

April 22, 2025

Join the Online Course on European Project Design for Environment and Territory, ideal for those eager to contribute to sustainable development in their communities.
#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual

#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual

April 18, 2025

“Monday Talks – Beyond business as usual” is a 3-part series designed to open up a cooperative and democratic dialogue in the Western Balkans.
#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual

#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual

April 18, 2025

“Monday Talks – Beyond business as usual” is a 3-part series designed to open up a cooperative and democratic dialogue in the Western Balkans.
#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual

#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual

April 18, 2025

“Monday Talks – Beyond business as usual” is a 3-part series designed to open up a cooperative and democratic dialogue in the Western Balkans.

ALDA Italia Joins the National Forum for Sustainable Development: Advancing Italy’s Path Towards Agenda 2030

April 15, 2025

ALDA Italia joined the National Forum for Sustainable Development, contributing to Italy’s sustainability strategy and Agenda 2030 through active engagement in six thematic working groups.