Policy Learning Platform
The Policy Learning Platform is the second action of the Interreg Europe programme. It aims to boost EU-wide policy learning and builds on good practices related to regional development policies.
About the Platform
The Platform is a space where the European policy-making community can tap into the know-how of regional policy experts and peers. It offers information on a variety of topics via thematic publications, online and onsite events, and direct communication with a team of experts.
Our community members can use for free the services we propose to policymakers looking for tailored advice on their policy challenges.
What's in it for you
As a community member, you can access all the knowledge and expertise available through the Platform. You can:
- Meet policymakers sharing similar challenges
- Learn from the experiences of your peers
- Get useful advice for your daily policy-making work and build your professional capacity
You can also actively contribute to our activities:
- Share your own policy-making experience
- Choose the topics you would like the Platform experts to cover in their publications and events
Explore the services that the Policy Learning Platform offers in this brochure.
Upcoming Platform events
Discover upcoming events held by the Platform and register today.
Pre-Commercial Public Procurement
On 6 June 2023 from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting a webinar on the topic of Pre-Commercial Public Procurement.
Supporting the social economy in 2023
On 15 June 2023 from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST, the Policy Learning Platform is organising an online discussion on the topic of supporting the social economy in 2023.
Climate adaptation I: Coastal restoration
On 15 June 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the first episode of the climate adaptation webinar series. Join us for the first session on coastal restoration from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.
Climate adaptation II: Wetland restoration
On 28 June 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the second episode of the climate adaptation series. This episode will focus on wetland restoration. Join us from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.
Latest Platform news
Take a look at the latest news and publications from the Platform.
Shape the Platform's activities: Take the make-a-wish survey
It is time again to share your wishes!
Climate adaptation webinar series
The Policy Learning Platform is organising a webinar series on the topic of climate adaptation, taking place on 15 and 28 June 2023.
Smart Specialisation Community of Practice
The Smart Specialisation Community of Practice (S3 CoP) has been launched by DG REGIO to support the EU Cohesion Policy for the 2021-
Dam removal: Towards 25,000 km free-flowing rivers
In 2022, Dam Removal Europe reported a record number of at least 325 dam removals in 16 countries. Read more about the work achieved and what is planned for the coming years.
Regional Innovation Valleys: Calls for proposals opening
The European Commission together with the European Committee of the Regions have launched a new initiative: Regional Innovation Valleys. Read about the initiative and call.
Improving sustainable mobility in Kilkenny
The Kilkenny peer review took place a year and a half ago. In this article, explore what the Irish City Council implemented following the recommendations given by our experts and peers.
Multi-Level Governance: Synergies between Cohesion Policy and Horizon Europe
Read the key learnings of the online discussion on the topic of Multi-level governance: Synergies between Cohesion Policy and Horizon Europe on 21 April 2023.
Make the most of your community membership
Find out how our latest web developments can help you find project partners or get invitat-ions to other policy-learning initiatives.
More ambitious EU Renewable Energy Targets agreed
Read about the provision agreement on the Renewable Energy Directive between the European Parliament and Council of the European Union.
New EC recommendation for national SUMP support
The European Commission has released a recommendation for Member States on setting up National Support P
Waste prevention webinar series
Join the waste prevention webinar series organised by the Policy Learning Platform on 27 April and 4 May.
Ireland – seizing the potential of remote working for rural development
Explore in this article the potential benefits and opportunities of teleworking for regional development.
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership
Learn about the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership and start your application for the first call!
The e-mobility series is back!
We're excited to invite you to two more episodes of our e-mobility webinar series. Join us to learn how public authorities can support the uptake of sustainable transport.
Behaviour change to drive reuse and repair
Explore in this article the role of behavioural science in driving reuse and repair.
What our community says
Europe is facing big transitions because of climate change. Transitions are limited in time and therefore depending on fast learning and connecting with society. The Policy learning platform gives policy advisors the necessary diving board to learn even faster, stay up to speed and connect with society.
Get in contact with us
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