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    IURC CoP 9 Cities Share Stakeholder Mapping Insights to Strengthen Digital Transformation
    News from Asia & AustralasiaResilient Digital Transition

    IURC CoP 9 Cities Share Stakeholder Mapping Insights to Strengthen Digital Transformation

    Helpdesk Korea | IURC AA May 14, 2026 3 min read

    On 13 May, the IURC Community of Practice on Data-driven…

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    CoP 16 2nd Deep Dive Webinar: Sueña Madrid – Charting a New Course for Housing, Climate Neutrality, and Smarter Planning
    Cross-Cutting Challenge 2025-2027News from Asia & AustralasiaResilient Digital TransitionResilient InfrastructureUrban Regeneration

    CoP 16 2nd Deep Dive Webinar: Sueña Madrid – Charting a New Course for Housing, Climate Neutrality, and Smarter Planning

    Hanah Paik | IURC AA May 12, 2026 4 min read

    Madrid’s drive to reshape how the city plans for the…

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    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Gardeniser project in Anci-Lazio (Rome)
    News from LA

    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Gardeniser project in Anci-Lazio (Rome)

    Communications LAC May 11, 2026 1 min read

    The Gardeniser project in Anci-Lazio (Rome) | Best Urban Practices…

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    EU Ambassador Highlights IURC Partnerships on Christchurch Visit
    Climate AdaptationNews from Asia & AustralasiaNews from IURCUrban Innovation

    EU Ambassador Highlights IURC Partnerships on Christchurch Visit

    David Zeller May 8, 2026 4 min read

    During his recent visit to Christchurch City, the European Union…

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    Melbourne and Berlin Deepen Exchange on Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion
    News from Asia & AustralasiaSocial CohesionUrban Regeneration

    Melbourne and Berlin Deepen Exchange on Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion

    Pablo Gandara May 8, 2026 6 min read

    Representatives from the cities of Melbourne and Berlin met through…

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    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Operations and Resilience Centre in Rio de Janeiro
    News from LA

    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Operations and Resilience Centre in Rio de Janeiro

    Communications LAC May 7, 2026 1 min read

    The Operations and Resilience Centre in Rio de Janeiro |…

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    Asia & Australasia

    IURC CoP 9 Cities Share Stakeholder Mapping Insights to Strengthen Digital Transformation
    News from Asia & AustralasiaResilient Digital Transition

    IURC CoP 9 Cities Share Stakeholder Mapping Insights to Strengthen Digital Transformation

    Helpdesk Korea | IURC AA May 14, 2026 3 min read

    On 13 May, the IURC Community of Practice on Data-driven…

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    CoP 16 2nd Deep Dive Webinar: Sueña Madrid – Charting a New Course for Housing, Climate Neutrality, and Smarter Planning
    Cross-Cutting Challenge 2025-2027News from Asia & AustralasiaResilient Digital TransitionResilient InfrastructureUrban Regeneration

    CoP 16 2nd Deep Dive Webinar: Sueña Madrid – Charting a New Course for Housing, Climate Neutrality, and Smarter Planning

    Hanah Paik | IURC AA May 12, 2026 4 min read

    Madrid’s drive to reshape how the city plans for the…

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    EU Ambassador Highlights IURC Partnerships on Christchurch Visit
    Climate AdaptationNews from Asia & AustralasiaNews from IURCUrban Innovation

    EU Ambassador Highlights IURC Partnerships on Christchurch Visit

    David Zeller May 8, 2026 4 min read

    During his recent visit to Christchurch City, the European Union…

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    Melbourne and Berlin Deepen Exchange on Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion
    News from Asia & AustralasiaSocial CohesionUrban Regeneration

    Melbourne and Berlin Deepen Exchange on Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion

    Pablo Gandara May 8, 2026 6 min read

    Representatives from the cities of Melbourne and Berlin met through…

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    IURC Partner: The 5th SDG City Awards Open for Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
    News from Asia & Australasia

    IURC Partner: The 5th SDG City Awards Open for Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)

    Helpdesk Korea | IURC AA May 6, 2026 3 min read

    Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the SDG City Awards is now…

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    Coimbra demonstrates how AI-Powered Tourism Takes Centre Stage in Shaping the Future of Smart Destinations
    News from Asia & AustralasiaNews from IURCResilient Digital TransitionStrategic Sectors

    Coimbra demonstrates how AI-Powered Tourism Takes Centre Stage in Shaping the Future of Smart Destinations

    Ashish Verma | IURC AA May 4, 2026 3 min read

    The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme convened its…

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    Latin America

    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Gardeniser project in Anci-Lazio (Rome)
    News from LA

    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Gardeniser project in Anci-Lazio (Rome)

    Communications LAC May 11, 2026 1 min read

    The Gardeniser project in Anci-Lazio (Rome) | Best Urban Practices…

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    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Operations and Resilience Centre in Rio de Janeiro
    News from LA

    Best Urban Practices from IURC LAC: The Operations and Resilience Centre in Rio de Janeiro

    Communications LAC May 7, 2026 1 min read

    The Operations and Resilience Centre in Rio de Janeiro |…

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    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali | Day 3
    Cross-Cutting Challenge 2025-2027News from LAThematic Cluster 2025-2027

    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali | Day 3

    Communications LAC Apr 18, 2026 3 min read

    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali |…

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    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali | Day 2
    Cross-Cutting Challenge 2025-2027News from LAThematic Cluster 2025-2027

    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali | Day 2

    Communications LAC Apr 17, 2026 3 min read

    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali |…

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    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali | Day 1
    Cross-Cutting Challenge 2025-2027News from LAThematic Cluster 2025-2027

    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali | Day 1

    Communications LAC Apr 16, 2026 4 min read

    Field notes from the Regional Networking Event in Cali |…

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    Meet the IURC LAC cities working on mobility
    Mobility & TransportNews from LAThematic Cluster 2025-2027Urban Innovation

    Meet the IURC LAC cities working on mobility

    Communications LAC Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

    Meet the IURC LAC cities working on mobility

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    North America

    IURC North America Final Publication: Highlights, Resources and Impact
    Inspirational casesNews from IURCNews from NA

    IURC North America Final Publication: Highlights, Resources and Impact

    IURC North America Jan 27, 2026 2 min read

    Since 2017, the International Urban and Regional Cooperation North America…

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    Anci- LazioRome and Calgary Explore Citizen-Led Energy and Food Initiatives
    Case StudiesNews from NA

    Anci- LazioRome and Calgary Explore Citizen-Led Energy and Food Initiatives

    IURC North America Jan 7, 2026 2 min read

    From community gardens to renewable energy projects, Anci- LazioRome and Calgary…

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    Rotterdam and MassDot to Shape the Future of Urban Micromobility
    Case StudiesNews from NA

    Rotterdam and MassDot to Shape the Future of Urban Micromobility

    IURC North America Jan 7, 2026 2 min read

    Making urban mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable.  The City…

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    Rehabilitating Urban Rivers with Nature-Based Solutions 
    Case StudiesNews from NA

    Rehabilitating Urban Rivers with Nature-Based Solutions 

    IURC North America Dec 17, 2025 2 min read

      Cities across North America and Europe are increasingly using…

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    The explosion of last-mile food deliveries: A growing challenge for urban mobility
    Case StudiesNews from NA

    The explosion of last-mile food deliveries: A growing challenge for urban mobility

    IURC North America Dec 17, 2025 2 min read

    The rise of last-mile food delivery is transforming city streets…

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    IURC Referenced in European Commission’s “EU Agenda for Cities” Communication
    News from Asia & AustralasiaNews from IURCNews from LANews from NA

    IURC Referenced in European Commission’s “EU Agenda for Cities” Communication

    David Zeller Dec 5, 2025 5 min read

    The European Commission has released the Communication “An EU Agenda for…

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    Digital & AI deployment within existing companies

    May,

    Digital & Ai deployment within existing companies Livestream via Zoom Registration link: https://iges-jp.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_sUkf7rwGRae4r2dqKi245g Date: Tuesday May 26th, 2026 Time: 9:00-11:00 (CEST) Venue: online (zoom), Hybrid event (tbc) Language: English (simultaneous interpretation...
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    World Cities Summit

    June, - 16th

    The IURC Asia and Australasia programme is pleased to announce its upcoming Thematic Regional Workshop at the World Cities Summit, taking place in Singapore from 14–16 June 2026. Held alongside one...
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    Past Events

    IURC Webinar - EU Funding: Opportunities for possible pilot / follow-up actions

    December,

    The Horizon Europe programme offers possibilities to promote the pilot actions identified in the city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation between EU-and non-EU partners. The session will be taught by Thomas Jacob, Senior...
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    Renovation Wave Circular Economy- Waste Management Sustainable Agriculture- Food Chains Industry 5.0 Regional Innovation (RIS 4) Technology 4.0 Mobility & Transport Urban Agenda / Planning Education, Jobs & Skills, Innovation Centres, Business Clusters Tourism – Culture
    IURC Thematic Networking Event in Barcelona

    November, - 6th

    The 1st IURC Global Thematic Networking workshop will take place in Barcelona on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 as this is the world’s biggest...
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    Regional Innovation (RIS 4) Circular Economy- Waste Management Education, Jobs & Skills, Innovation Centres, Business Clusters Mobility & Transport Urban Agenda / Planning NBS-Greening-Water Management Renovation Wave Urban Poverty- Deprived Neighbourhoods Tourism – Culture
    Mitigating Urban Floods with Nature-base Solitions

    September,

    Around the world, cities are increasingly challenged by extreme weather and urban flooding. Innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) such as rain gardens, green roofs, bio-retention swales, and blue-green infrastructure are proving...
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    Circular Economy- Waste Management

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