Building the future of local democracy: Final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026

May 15, 2026

The final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 brought together experts, local authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners to discuss AI, youth participation, EU enlargement, participatory governance, and the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.

Two years after the EU Elections: Strengthening democratic resilience

April 27, 2026

ALDA hosted an EUDEM event in Brussels exploring democratic resilience, housing rights and civic participation with European stakeholders and experts.

POWERYOUTH at the YES-Europe Annual Conference 2026 in Brescia

April 20, 2026

ALDA contributed to the YES-Europe Annual Conference 2026 in Brescia through the POWERYOUTH project, engaging young participants with interactive tools and discussions on sustainable energy and participatory governance.

CLIMART-D

April 14, 2026

Art for Democracy in Climate Action

EUDEM

March 20, 2026

Strengthening Democratic Resilience Across Europe

RISE Training in Cáceres: Empowering Youth for a Climate-Positive Future

March 17, 2026

The RISE training in Cáceres brought together young people from across Europe to build skills in climate advocacy, resilience, and sustainability through non-formal education.

ALDA Italia APS e Villa Fabris: una sinergia che continua

March 17, 2026

Villa Fabris in Thiene will host the ASPIRA project, supporting NEET youth through coaching, workshops, and local partnerships to foster inclusion and opportunities.

Advancing Inclusive Metropolitan Transitions: MICAD General Assembly in Barcelona

March 17, 2026

From 18 to 20 February, ALDA participated in the MICAD General Assembly in Barcelona, contributing to discussions on inclusive climate and digital transitions and supporting the development of metropolitan roadmaps.

SG4Y-CLIMATE Kick-Off Meeting in Istanbul: Empowering Youth for Democratic and Inclusive Climate Action

March 11, 2026

The SG4Y-CLIMATE Kick-Off Meeting in Istanbul gathered partners and stakeholders from Türkiye, Romania, and Moldova to promote youth involvement in climate action and strengthen inclusive climate governance through smart digital solutions.

Exploring Alternative Forms of Participation – Youth Social Act Study Visit in Greece

March 2, 2026

The Youth Social Act Erasmus+ project reunites 25 young people in Thessaloniki to promote active …

RISE | Training and Transnational Partners’ Meeting in Cáceres‎ (Spain)

February 19, 2026

RISE is a youth‑focused initiative designed to strengthen climate advocacy and environmental literacy, with particular attention to young people in vulnerable situations. Its event in Cáceres‎ brings together two key activities: an in‑person capacity‑building training for 30 young people on environmental literacy and advocacy, and a transnational partners’ meeting to coordinate project progress and future actions.

Strengthening the Voices of Remote and Rural Areas: Contribute to the ProVote Initiative

February 19, 2026

Across Europe, citizens in remote and rural areas often face structural barriers in accessing EU information and engaging in democratic processes. Through the CERV-funded ProVote initiative, ALDA is launching a questionnaire and a call for best practices to strengthen participation, improve local relevance of EU policies, and ensure that the voices of remote territories are fully included in Europe’s democratic future.

ALDA Engages in Youth Climate Action Network Project in Nairobi

February 18, 2026

In February 2026, ALDA joined the Youth Climate Action Network (YCAN) Kick-Off Meeting in Nairobi, contributing to workshops on communication, youth engagement, and community-based climate action. The initiative strengthened cooperation between European and African young leaders, fostering international collaboration and practical solutions to address climate change.

I-Civic

February 17, 2026

Innovating Civic Engagement Pedagogies for a Resilient Generation

Presentato a Thiene il progetto ASPIRA! a sostegno dei giovani NEET

February 16, 2026

Il 29 gennaio 2026 si è tenuto a Thiene l’evento di lancio del progetto ASPIRA!, iniziativa finanziata da Fondazione Cariverona e coordinata da ALDA Italia APS per coinvolgere i giovani NEET dell’Alto Vicentino. Attraverso laboratori, attività formative e momenti di restituzione alla comunità, il progetto mira a rafforzare motivazione, competenze e opportunità di inserimento lavorativo.

Youth Power in Action: Komotini Sparks EU Democracy

February 5, 2026

Young people from eight European countries came together in Komotini for the ProVote event “Mobilising Citizens for Stronger European Democracy”, engaging in interactive workshops and discussions on youth participation, innovation, and the future of EU democracy.

Al via ASPIRA!, il progetto per i giovani NEET: orientamento, coaching e opportunità concrete nel territorio

January 20, 2026

ALDA Italia APS, insieme ai partner di progetto, presenta ufficialmente ASPIRA! – Aspirazioni, Sinergie, Partecipazione, Rete e Alleanze con i NEET con un evento di lancio in programma giovedì 29 gennaio 2026 alle ore 10.30 presso Villa Fabris a Thiene.

POWERYOUTH Webinar Series Empowers Young People to Lead Energy Communities

January 19, 2026

On 22 December 2025, LDA Kharkiv Region hosted an online dialogue on sustainable community development in Ukraine, bringing together local authorities, experts and international partners to discuss resilience, recovery and post-war governance.