The third phase of the EU funded International Urban and Regional Cooperation programme in North America (IURC NA) aims to lead and develop a form of decentralised international urban and regional cooperation in sustainable urban development, in key partner countries and regions in line with the external dimension of “Europe 2020.” Based on the capitalisation of results and lessons learned from the previous phases (2016-2023), the new programme optimises the added-value of international cooperation.

“IURC is about more than signing agreements, is about practical implementation of concrete focused projects. Is a functional platform of cooperation between stakeholders from business, governments and research institutions where they get together to implement actions and make a difference for the future”

– Rudolf Niessler, Principal Advisor for International Relations, DG REGIO, European Commission.

IURC North America Pairings and Trios


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Best Practice: Planning to Unlock the Potential of Circular Cities

IURC North AmericaJul 31, 20241 min read

Our first best practice on Circular Economy explores how cities…

Affordable Housing: Shifting the Paradigm

IURC North AmericaJun 21, 20242 min read

On the 20th of June, 2024, we had an engaging…

Beyond the Beginning, Far from the End: EU-China High-Level Leaders Gather for Urban and Regional Cooperation

Keru FENGApr 8, 202411 min read

Sustainability, Cooperation, Green Growth and Urban Transformation are terms beyond…

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Upcoming Events


September, 25th

The circular economy has gained in popularity because its basic principles, such as designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems, can be applied at...

Past Events


June, 20th

Join us on the 20th of June for an engaging webinar on affordable housing, a key element in urban planning with profound impacts on social equity, economic stability, and community well-being....

January, 24th

In the past three years, collaborations, investments, and knowledge sharing has multiplied on themes related to the circular economy (CE). Networks, knowledge-sharing hubs, and training tools are bringing to light...

January, 10th

You are invited to the first IURC-NA webinar session of 2024, focusing on international cooperation and how it can relate to the sustainable and resilient cities of the future! Climate...

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