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ECRN Conference: Digital Transition of the Chemical Industry – The Role of the European Digital Innovation Hubs

On December 7th, ECRN in cooperation with the EU Commission DG CNECT organised an online conference to highlight  the opportunities and services that the EDIHs can offer to the chemical sector. We gathered EU Commission, EDIHs, educational sector

Transition Finance Event: Cooperating Towards a Greener Future

On 29-30 November ECRN joined the Tranisition Finance Event, Sylwia Sztark on behalf of the Masovian Voivodeship and the European Chemical Regions Network took part in the panel Boosting finance for green chemistry – initiatives and practices from

Just Transition Platform – Call for evidence and expertise on the governance of the cross-border and interregional energy transition best practices

Within the JTP, ECRN is collecting examples of the best practices of the cross-border and interregional collaboration on the energy transition. The final goal is to collect a compendium on good practices on energy transition governance in cross-border/interregional

Projects Recap: Skills, Transition and Cooperation

ECRN is proud to be a part of different EU projects starting from this season, these projects resonate with our core goals and priorities: skills, green and digital transition and cooperation.  This month we joined the ACE-EX Project

Future Skills: Regional Contributions to Defining the Future of Energy-Intensive Industries

On June 28th, we hosted our first completely in person event of the year. It was a great chance to identify the role of regional and local authorities in the green and digital transition, highlight the skills gaps in the chemical sector and

ECRN joins DG GROW Working Group on Chemical Industry

What is the Working Group on Chemical Industry? In February 2023, the Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs set up the ’Working Group on Chemical Industry’ as a sub-group to the High-Level Expert Group on

7th Just Transition Platform Conference

On 25/26 April ECRN took part in the 7th Just Transition Platform Conference. The two day conference facilitated between stakeholders on the journey of a just transition towards a climate-neutral Europe. Commissioners Ferreira and Breton, Minister Baljeu and other

Pact for Skills at Committee of Regions – SEDEC Commission

ECRN is proud to present the Regional Skills Partnerships for the Chemical Industry during today’s meeting of SEDEC Commission, in Tampere, today Thursday 20th. The chemical sector is the second largest sector in Europe in terms of direct

SURVEY – Regional Partnership for Skills in the Chemical Sector

Have your say with our survey! Regional Partnership for Skills in the Chemical Sector On 2 February 2023, ECRN launched the second Regional Partnership for Skills under the Pact for Skills. By establishing the first Regional Partnership for

ACE-EX and Chemskills: new projects approved!

Great news on our projects!  ACE-EX and Chemskills have been officially successfully evaluated! The two projects align with our commitments within the Year of Skills and to work on twin transitions. We are looking forward to playing our