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The end of the beginning – leaders gather for IURC final event
“World peace,” “progress,” “unity” and “working together.” These may seem like lofty notions, even naïve ambitions these days. However, at the final event of the European Commission’s International Urban and…
IURC at the Cities Forum 2023 in Turin
Cities around the world share common challenges related to sustainable urban development but on different scales, under different social, cultural, or economic realities. During the Cities Forum in Turin, IURC…
Cooperation hits new levels at IURC Annual Event
“This programme brings together cities, regions and people from around the world, ensuring that no one is left behind,” declared Normunds Popens Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate…
Cities Learning from Cities: The Success of IURC North America’s Second Phase
In 2021, the second phase of the IURC North America (IURC NA) program was launched, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative effort towards sustainable urban development. The IURC NA…
Synergies and Partnership for Sustainable Development: EU-China Urban and Regional Cooperation
IURC- China facilitated both EU and Chinese cities and regions for their commitment to sustainable goals like Agenda 2030 (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. It enhanced cities and regions´…
City resilience at the forefront of EU-India city partnerships
The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme was formally launched in India in February 2022 and worked with 14 Indian cities and 9 European cities, through 9 city pairings…
City resilience at the forefront of EU-India city partnerships
The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme was formally launched in India in February 2022 and worked with 14 Indian cities and 9 European cities, through 9 city pairings…
Kochi-Messina collaboration leads to pilot flood management warning system in the city of Kochi
As part of the IURC Programme, five water level sensors were installed in Kochi, India from November 13-16, 2023, in cooperation with Kochi Municipal Corporation, Centre for Heritage, Environment and…
EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation: A culmination of project activities and results
The EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation, launched in November 2021, focused on fostering collaboration between EU regions and Japanese prefectures. It emphasized knowledge sharing and mutual learning in policy areas of…
Peer to Peer Collaboration Leads to a Circular Economy Pilot in Chennai
As part of the IURC Programme, Chennai (Chengalpattu district) in India, the City of Trier in Germany, the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai and the Trier University…
EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation: A Recap of the Fourth Exchange Meeting of EU Regions and Japanese Prefectures
The fourth and the final Exchange Meeting between European Regions and Japanese Prefectures took place in the premise of the Delegation of the EU to Japan on 30 October back-to-back…
Exchange of Global Learnings on Digital Tools for Flood Management
30 October 2023 As part of the IURC thematic network ‘Ecological Transition & Green Deal’, IURC AA (India) delivered the thematic cluster event Digital Tools for Flood Management on 30th…
Alentejo Region and Dalian Met for Cooperation in Blue Economy and Green Port Initiatives
On November 22, representatives from the Alentejo Region and Dalian met to discuss the potential cooperation on the Blue Economy, focusing on the Green Port and low-carbon logistics for Blue…
Synergies and Partnership for Sustainable Development: EU-China Urban and Regional Cooperation
IURC- China facilitated both EU and Chinese cities and regions for their commitment to sustainable goals like Agenda 2030 (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. It enhanced cities and regions´…
Stuttgart Region’s Study Visit to Taicang: Enhancing Partnership in Low-Carbon Urban Development and Transit-Oriented Development
On November 2, 2023, Taicang City (Suzhou, China) and the Stuttgart Region in Germany officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This marked a significant step in the partnership between…
Chinese Delegation Visited Brussels and Ljubljana Region
From Oct. 22 to 29, A high-level delegation from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and cities of Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Liuzhou, Chongqing, Taicang and Guangzhou, visited Brussels and Ljubljana…
Bari, Bielsko-Biała, Sofia, Bacau County, Ljubljana Urban Region, Sisak Moslavina County and South Bohemia Visit Chongqing and Guangzhou
As a step forward to enhance EU-China urban and regional policy cooperation, a delegation Bari(Italy), Bielsko-Biała(Poland), Sofia(Bulgaria), Bacau County (Romania), Ljubljana Urban Region (Slovenia), Sisak Moslavina County (Croatia) and South…
Beijing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Zhengzhou Delegates Visit Lazio Region and Region of Western Greece
From July 16 to July 22, The representatives from Beijing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Zhengzhou embarked the first IURC-China delegation visit to Europe, focusing on exchanging best practices in sustainable agriculture,…
Watch IURC LA Webinar #19 “IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation”
IURC Latin America Webinar Highlights Successful Region-to-Region Collaborations The recent IURC Latin America webinar, held on Thursday, November 23rd, provided valuable insights into successful collaborations between regions, focusing on lessons…
Last IURC-LA webinar “IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the City-to-City cooperation”
Join us for the last IURC webinar “IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the City-to-City cooperation”! The event is organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LA)…
Webinar #19 IURC “Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation”
We are very pleased to invite you to join us for the webinar “IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation”. The event is organized by the International Urban and…
IURC Latin America participates in the final IURC Annual Event in Brussels
The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme – IURC Latin America proudly took part in the grand culmination of the IURC Annual Event held in Brussels on October 24th,…
IURC Regional Event in Bilbao Fuels International Exchange on Urban Regeneration
IURC Latin America is thrilled to report the completion of its regional event in Bilbao, Spain, which focused on urban regeneration and post-industrial development. The event took place from…
Watch IURC’s LA Webinar #18 “Urban Co-Creation and Social Justice (Medellín – Lecco): Coinvite – Storytelling for Urban Learning.”
The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Latin America programme recently concluded an insightful webinar titled “Urban Co-Creation and Social Justice (Medellín – Lecco): Coinvite – Storytelling for Urban Learning.”…
Cities Learning from Cities: The Success of IURC North America’s Second Phase
In 2021, the second phase of the IURC North America (IURC NA) program was launched, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative effort towards sustainable urban development. The IURC NA…
Cities from IURC NA and LA Present in Brussels Results from their Cooperation
On October 23rd, a cohort of 28 cities and regions gathered in Brussels, Belgium, to present the activities undertaken during their participation in IURC, lessons learned, and plans for the…
Transforming Urban Public Space: Addressing Climate Change, Accessibility, and Social Inclusion
Among the more problematic effects climate change imposes on urban planners are the challenges of creating and re-purposing public spaces that mitigate urban heat islands and alleviate threats from intense rain…
IURC NA- Mannheim Green Urban Transformation
18 – 20 September 2023 On the 18th-20th of September, a cohort of 14 IURC cities gathered in Mannheim, Germany, to create professional connections and networks while facilitating knowledge for a green,…
IURC NA- Baltimore Urban Regeneration & Economic Development for Social Inclusion Event
10 – 12 May 2023 On 10th-12th May, a cohort of 21 IURC cities gathered in Baltimore, USA, to create professional connections and networks while facilitating knowledge sharing on Urban Regeneration and…
Master Class Series Nature-Based Solutions
Our webinar series, Nature Based Solutions, brings together a cohort of IURC cities and metropolitan areas in a peer-to-peer learning environment to discuss and share challenges and best practices related…
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