exchanging knowhow at the national level david blackledge, ttr and marie launay, epc
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Exchanging knowhow at the national level David Blackledge, TTR and Marie Launay, EPC. What are the CIVITAS National City Networks?. CIVINET (CIVITAS National City Networks): A group of national and regional networks that promote the CIVITAS approach at a local level - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Exchanging knowhow at the national level
David Blackledge, TTR and Marie Launay, EPC
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
What are the CIVITAS National City Networks?
• CIVINET (CIVITAS National City Networks): A group of national and regional networks that promote the CIVITAS approach at a local level
• Benefits for members: Members exchange information in their own language and within their own legal/institutional context thus overcoming some of the barriers for local authorities and other organisations interested in learning from CIVITAS experience
• Added Value for Europe: CIVINET encourages wider take-up of sustainable mobility measures and policies, and fosters dialogue with the European Union and national governments about transport policy issues, legislation, regulations, and funding
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
6 National Networks - 1 common aim
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Workshops for members
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Learning from Technical Site Visits
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Meetings between city politicians
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Annual Forums
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Exhibitions
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Awards for good practice
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
The CIVINET Approach
• A light touch at EU level – emphasis on the national networks
• A National Network Manager and Secretariat for each network
• Generic terms of reference BUT• Each network is established according
to local needs with appropriate links to other national bodies
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Our ambition
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Next Steps
• Launch of CIVINET Slovenia, October 2012
• FP7 2013 (July 2012 Call for Proposals)• ACTIVITY 7.2.3. ENSURING SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY
– SST.2013.3-3. Capitalising CIVITAS knowledge and experience
– Budget will be set aside to establish complementary or maintain existing national/regional networks to promote awareness, ensure results dissemination and take-up following the approach taken in already established CIVINET networks
• Additional funding may become available to support further expansion
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Want to join us?
• If you are interested in establishing a CIVINET network in your country or region, talk to us!
• You will need a sponsoring city or regional authority (preferably with CIVITAS experience) and probably a consultant to organise the activities
• You will need to produce a Business Plan showing how you expect the network to function in your country/region, the financial arrangements, and letters of support from other authorities
• We will help you to get organised and will include you in the family as soon as possible
CIVITAS Workshop l 24 April 2012 l Athens l D Blackledge & M Launay
Here is our team
Contact:Marie [email protected] [email protected] Maria Diez [email protected]