Astrid holds a Master in Renewable Energy, a MBA and a MA in Modern Languages and has more than 30 years’ experience in regional development policies. As thematic expert for 'Greener Europe' (circular economy, biodiversity, climate adaptation, nature-based solutions) and 'Europe closer to Citizens' at the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, she has authored several policy briefs and leads the organisation and implementation of peer reviews, matchmakings and interregional learning events.

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Policy briefs (20)

Peer reviews (34)

Editorials (3)

Policy brief

Helicopter view of a village in Europe in a rural area

Urban-rural linkages

Urban-rural linkages play a pivotal role in advancing EU cohesion priorities. Explore five recommendations for leveraging their potential and impact.

08 November 2024 | By Platform

Policy brief

Green and blue infrastructure

In this policy brief, you'll discover EU initiatives, policy recommendations, and practical examples of Green and Blue infrastructure implementation.

30 September 2024 | By Platform

Policy brief

Sustainable and circular construction

This policy brief provides an overview of EU initiatives to inspire local and regional authorities and showcase practical examples of stimulating the transition to a circular and sustainable building sector.

19 March 2024 | By Platform

Policy brief

Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation

Explore EU initiatives and ways to mitigate climate change in this policy brief. You'll also discover a selection of good practices with a high degree of replicability in other municipal contexts.

08 December 2023 | By Platform

Policy brief

Nature restoration: Forest eco-systems

This policy brief provides an outlook on EU initiatives such as boosting restoration, afforestation and climate adaptation measures. As well as inspiring examples for Interreg Europe projects.

18 July 2023 | By Platform

Policy brief

Leading the way towards waste prevention

Discover EU initiatives to support waste prevention such as actions on food waste prevention and green public procurement as well as good practices from across Europe.

05 April 2023 | By Platform

Policy brief

Reuse and repair in a circular and social economy

The linear ‘take, make, use, and dispose’ economy is driving the climate emergency.

16 December 2022 | By Platform

Policy brief

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Natural and cultural heritage in coastal regions

Explore this policy brief to learn about EU initiatives that local and regional authorities can refer to for improving their management of cultural and natural heritage on coasts, in compliance with the EU Directives.

27 July 2022 | By Platform

Policy brief

Preserving and restoring biodiversity

Explore this policy brief to discover what role do public authorities across Europe play in the development of a sustainable and low-carbon economy, and what transformations are needed in every sector and area of public life.

05 April 2022 | By Platform

Policy brief

Rivers and wetlands: drivers of sustainable regional development

Read this policy brief and get an overview of how the current EU policy framework may guide and support local and regional authorities in the implementation of river and wetland restoration measures.

19 May 2021 | By Platform

Policy brief

Halting ocean plastics pollution

Read this policy brief to learn about suitable solutions for addressing the challenges of ocean plastics pollution, and to discover how communities are engaging civil society to tackle the massive issue of littering.

08 September 2021 | By Platform

Policy brief

Cultural heritage in mountain regions

Read this policy brief and get an overview of EU initiatives that local and regional authorities should refer to for boosting sustainable development in mountain areas through the valorisation of the cultural heritage.

05 October 2021 | By Platform

Peer review

The reintroduction of the lynx in Thuringia

On 26-27 November 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Thuringian Ministry of Environment, Energy and Nature Protection (Germany), which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on the reintroduction of the lynx as part of the biodiversity strategy of the State of Thuringia.

09 December 2024 | By Platform

Peer review

Availability of freshwater and drinking water in Netherlands

On 6-7 November 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Provinces of Noord and Zuid Holland, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on availability of freshwater and drinking water in the context of changing climate.

20 November 2024 | By Platform

Peer review

Creating a star-gazing destination in Rasinari

On 10-11 October 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite reverse peer review for the Municipality of Rasinari, Romania, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on creating a star-gazing destination in the vicinity of their Natura 2000 site.

24 October 2024 | By Platform

Peer review

Greater climate water management for the Delta of the Aa River and its polders

On 24-26 September 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Institution Intercommunale des Wateringues, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on water management for the Aa River and its polders.

16 October 2024 | By Platform

Peer review

Governance and policies against floods and droughts in Hauts-de-France

On 24-26 September 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Hauts de France Region, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on governance and policy strategies for greater regional climate resilience against floods and droughts.

16 October 2024 | By Platform

News

Floods: Adapting to weather extremes in Europe

Floods are the most common and most costly natural disasters in Europe. Action is required at all governance levels to tackle this issue and nature-based solutions are part of the solution.

14 May 2024 | By Platform

News

Harnessing local culture for urban regeneration - key learnings

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organised an online discussion on Harnessing Local Culture for Urban Regeneration, on Thursday 22 February 2024.

29 February 2024 | By Platform

News

The hottest summer: call to action for policymakers

Europe is experiencing increasingly hot summers. It is time to integrate the techniques, technologies and nature-based solutions that are readily available.

02 November 2023 | By Platform

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Past events (14)

Event

05 Sep 2024

Online

Sustainability governance at local level

This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.

By Platform

Event

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24 Jun 2024

Online

Meet up with the Policy Learning Platform

We're bringing together our Platform team and our projects for an online meet-up. Discover what it is all about, how project partners can benefit, and how to engage by contributing to its activities.

By Joint secretariat

Event

26 Mar 2024

Online

Smart energy management

This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.

By Platform

Event

20 - 21 Mar 2024

In person

Antwerp

Europe, let's cooperate! 2024

The 10th edition of Europe, let's cooperate interregional cooperation forum (#europecooperates) took place on 20-21 March 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium. People joined us in Antwerp to celebrate cooperation, launch a new call for project proposals and welcome new countries in the Interreg Europe programme

By Joint secretariat

Event

08 Nov 2023

Online

Policy Learning Platform meet-up with projects

On 8 November (10:00-12:00 CET), we brought together the experts of our Policy Learning Platform team and our projects for an online meet-up . This online event was an opportunity to discover what the Policy Learning Platform is all about, how project partners can benefit from its services, and how

By Joint secretariat

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