Policy Learning Platform
The Policy Learning Platform is the second pillar 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 different services that the Policy Learning Platform offers below. You can also find the methodology of our peer review service alongside experiences in our latest peer review publication.
Latest Platform news
Take a look at the latest news and publications from the Platform.
Call for peers - Reintroduction of the lynx in Thüringen
In the context of an upcoming interregional peer review for the State of Thüringen, on the 26-27 November 2024 in Germany, we are looking for experts on the reintroduction of the lynx and biodiversity.Call for peers - Water availability in Noord and Zuid Holland
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Provinces of Noord and Zuid Holland on 6-7 November 2024, on the topic of new forms of water availability in the context of climate change.Call for peers - New forms of regional public transport in Central Denmark
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Region Central Denmark on 6-7 November 2024, on the topic of new forms of regional public transport.Call for peers - Reducing the number of NEETs in Schleswig Holstein
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Schleswig-Holstein Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SHIBB). SHIBB is the state office in charge of vocational training affairs in Schleswig Holstein, GermanyJRC workshop explores synergies between innovation and digital transformation
On 6 March 2024, the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) hosted a workshop on synergies of territorial innovation and digital transformation, in Sevilla, Spain.Interreg Europe as connector for cooperation on cohesion policy priorities
On a webinar held on 16 May 2024, the S3 Community of Practice invited Interreg Europe representatives to share insights on how to use the programme to strengthen cooperation across Europe.Driving Green Change: Insights from Duisburg workshop
On 18 January 2024, the workshop "Green Transformation of Industrial Cities" hosted by the city of Duisburg highlighted the role of collaborative innovation and interregional exchanges in driving sustainable transitions, with contributions from Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform.Empowering European towns: the crucial role of capacity-building
Take a look at how capacity building can play an empowering role in European towns. You'll discover examples and available programmes and initiatives to support your region.Spaces for innovation: exploring successful practices for CCIs in Malta
On 9 July, the Municipality of Keratsini-Drapetsona embarked on an insightful study visit to the Valletta Design Cluster.Policy Learning Platform highlights programme experience on advancing waste management
On 2 May 2024, Avfall Norge hosted a webinar on sustainable waste management and circular economy, featuring presentations from the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform.Interreg Europe good practices to support Turkish policymakers in implementing their S3
In a webinar held on 25 June 2024, and aimed at supporting Turkish policymakers in designing and implementing their Smart Specialisation Strategies, the Policy Learning Platform presented meaningful European initiatives and good practices from Interreg Europe projects.Interreg Europe good practices presented at S3COP webinar on innovation diffusion
On Thursday 23 May 2024, Arnault Morisson, Thematic expert at interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, intervened at the S3CoP webinar on innovation diffusion.A webinar to upskill Smart Specialisation Strategies by EARLALL
On 12 June, Arnault Morisson, thematic expert for a Smarter Europe from the Policy Learning Platform, took part in a webinar organise by EARLALL.A Policy Action Lab to bring the Rural Pact closer to citizens
Erik Gløersen, Thematic Expert on Social topics at the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, attended a Policy Action Lab entitled “Bringing the Rural Pact closer to citizens” which was, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.Call for peers - Strengthening SMEs in ESG related aspects
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Hungarian Economic Development Agency to address the challenge of developing a Strategy for Strengthening Hungarian Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises in ESG related aspects.
Upcoming Platform events
Discover upcoming events from the Platform.
Climate resilience against floods and droughts in Hauts-de-France Region
From 24 to 26 September 2024, the Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Region Hauts-de-France and the Institution des Wateringues.Labour market integration of third country nationals
On 01 October, the Policy Learning Platform will host a webinar on Labour market integration of third country nationals. Join us at 10:00 to explore inspiring examples how labour market integration has been made as easy as possible for the newcomers in different parts of Europe.Supporting health-tech innovation and SMEs
On 15 October, the Policy Learning Platform will host a webinar on supporting health-tech innovation and SMEs. Join us online to explore good practices supporting SMEs in the health-tech sector's growth and development.Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities I: Sustainable water management
On 17 October 2024, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the first episode of the webinar series 'Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities'. Join us for this session on implementing blue infrastructure solutions for sustainable water management from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities II: Greening the urban landscape
On 24 October 2024, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the second episode of the webinar series 'Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities'. Join us for the session focusing on greening the urban landscape from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities III: Citizens’ participation
On 29 October 2024, The Policy Learning Platform is hosting the third episode of the webinar series 'Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities'. Join us for this last session on Citizens’ participation from 14:00 to 15:30 CET.Leading industrial transition
On 6 and 7 November 2024, the Policy Learning Platform is organising a two-day event diving into several aspects of Europe's industrial transformation, in Bilbao, Spain.
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.
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