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IURC at the Cities Forum 2023 in Turin

Arianna AmericoMar 23, 20234 min read

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…

Register Now: Cities Forum 2023 in Turin

Arianna AmericoJan 19, 20231 min read

The 5th edition of Cities Forum will be held in Turin, Italy from 16 to 17 March 2023. The event brings together key urban stakeholders at European, national, regional and…

Cooperation hits new levels at IURC Annual Event

Anthony ColcloughNov 28, 20229 min read

“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…

Solid waste recycling pilot project launched at Porbandar, India

David ZellerMar 20, 20234 min read

The launch of the Solid Waste Management Pilot Project Porbandar was held on Saturday, 18 February 2023. Co-hosting with Porbandar Chhaya Nagarpalika and Saurashtra Cement Limited, the interactive awareness event was…

Study Visit of Tokorozawa City, Japan to Bratislava, Slovakia

David ZellerMar 16, 20235 min read

Via the EU’s IURC (International Urban and Regional Cooperation) Programme, the delegation of Tokorozawa City is visiting Bratislava between 13-17 March 2023, Day 1 The Tokorozawa delegates began the study…

Bari and Guangzhou Met to Explore Further Partnership and Cooperation

Keru FENGMar 16, 20234 min read

On March 14th, 2023, Bari (Italy) and Guangzhou Development District (China) held a working session to discuss potential cooperation opportunities in urban development and social innovation. The two cities have…

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Study visit of Semarang, Indonesia to Sofia, Bulgaria

David ZellerMar 22, 20239 min read

Through the IURC programme, Semarang City of Indonesia conducted a study visit to Sofia City, the Capital City of Bulgaria, from March 13 to 16, 2023. The visit aimed to promote cooperation…

Solid waste recycling pilot project launched at Porbandar, India

David ZellerMar 20, 20234 min read

The launch of the Solid Waste Management Pilot Project Porbandar was held on Saturday, 18 February 2023. Co-hosting with Porbandar Chhaya Nagarpalika and Saurashtra Cement Limited, the interactive awareness event was…

Study Visit of Tokorozawa City, Japan to Bratislava, Slovakia

David ZellerMar 16, 20235 min read

Via the EU’s IURC (International Urban and Regional Cooperation) Programme, the delegation of Tokorozawa City is visiting Bratislava between 13-17 March 2023, Day 1 The Tokorozawa delegates began the study…

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Bari and Guangzhou Met to Explore Further Partnership and Cooperation

Keru FENGMar 16, 20234 min read

On March 14th, 2023, Bari (Italy) and Guangzhou Development District (China) held a working session to discuss potential cooperation opportunities in urban development and social innovation. The two cities have…

Valencia Region and Chengdu Explore Potential Areas of Cooperation in Energy, Digitalisation, and SMEs Incubation

Keru FENGMar 2, 20233 min read

On Feb. 28, 2023, representatives from Autonomous Region of Valencia (Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness, IVACE) and stakeholders from Chengdu (Sichuan Energy Internet Research Institute, Tsinghua University, EIRI) met to…

IURC-China Team Visited the Pilot City Taicang(Suzhou)

Keru FENGFeb 26, 20234 min read

On Feb. 23-24th 2023, WANG Qian, the team leader of IURC China, together with DAI Guowen, IURC cluster manager in urban planning, visited Taicang (Suzhou). Taicang is known for its…

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Study visit of members of the European Project Office Government of Cantabria in Chihuahua

Ramon ZamoraMar 14, 20231 min read

Yesterday started the three-day study visit of two members of the European Project Office Government of Cantabria (Spain) in Chihuahua (Mexico), with the aim of developing their areas of interest…

Webinar 13. “Right to Green: Building Parks through Community Engagement. Case Studies from Barranquilla, Essen, and Fortaleza”

Ramon ZamoraMar 8, 20232 min read

We are very pleased to invite you to join us for the webinar “Right to Green: Building Parks through Community Engagement. Case Studies from Barranquilla, Essen, and Fortaleza”. The event…

The city of Mar del Plata (Argentina) received a delegation from Genoa (Italy) from February 26 to March 1, 2023.

Ramon ZamoraMar 8, 20234 min read

Study Visit to Mar del Plata, Argentina. February 26 to March 1, 2023. In the framework of the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Program (IURC Latin America), funded by the…

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Master Class Series Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport

IURC North AmericaFeb 10, 20234 min read

Our webinar series, Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport, brings together a cohort of IURC cities and metropolitan areas in a peer-to-peer learning environment to discuss and share challenges and best…

Master Class Series Cities Supporting Cities: Towards Circular Economy Concepts, Frameworks, and Actions

IURC North AmericaJan 24, 20233 min read

Our webinar series, Cities Supporting Cities: Towards Circular Economy Concepts, Frameworks, and Actions led by IURC NA in partnership with Fort Collins, USA, intends to guide participants on how to…

IURC NA- Zaragoza Sustainable Urban Mobility & Transport Event

IURC North AmericaDec 12, 20222 min read

10 – 11 November 2022 On 10th-11th November, a cohort of 14 IURC cities gathered in Zaragoza, Spain, to create professional connections and networks while facilitating knowledge sharing on Sustainable Urban Mobility…

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