Archipelago and small islands are geographical areas with many special characteristics that require special policy response.

The European objective to achieve ‘No Net Land Take in 2050’ has taken spatial planners in the Netherlands by surprise. Other member states, however, have been actively trying to reduce their urban development for years. What can we learn from each other? That is the topic of the symposium on September 27.

Are you - working for a local, regional or national authority? - working for an EU programme? - a scientist, a researcher or a student? - a journalist?

In the face of the climate emergency and ever-evolving geopolitics, the EU's energy production and consumption are undergoing a paradigm shift.

Are you curious about the Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) methods available at various levels of governance?

Are you ready for a revolutionization of public services across Europe? Join us for an exclusive European Week of the Regions' participatory lab on interoperability!

ESPON is once again present at the European Week of Regions and Cities, in Brussels and together with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU we are offering a very interesting event on sma

The event will present the results of the ESPON HERITAGE and ESPON HERIWELL studies, that are both dedicated to cultural heritage. The event is organised under the auspices of the new ESPON 2030 Programme’s Thematic Action Plan “Perspective for all people and places”  and the results will be used by national heritage institutions.

The Expert’s Conference will celebrate the completion of the VASAB Vision 2040.

The aim of the workshop is to bring leading national policy experts on architectural and design policies from selected European EU Member States together with Croatian stakeholders and provide a better understanding of architectural policies in the EU, showcasing best practices and facilitating exchange of experiences and knowledge.