IURC Asia & Australasia
Discover Asia & Australasia.
In its second phase (2025-2027), the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) EU-Asia and Australasia (IURC AA) project operates in several Asia and Australasian countries and territories. Activities include geographic and thematic partnerships, trainings, advanced cooperation visits, networking events, and thematic reports. Activities started in September 2025 and will continue for two years.
For regular information on the activities implemented in the cooperation between European and Asian/Australasian cities, please see the news below and check out our YouTube channel, BlueSky account, Twitter feed, and LinkedIn posts.
IURC Asia & Australasia News
IURC Referenced in European Commission’s “EU Agenda for Cities” Communication
The European Commission has released the Communication “An EU Agenda for…
EU Commission’s Panorama Magazine Highlights IURC’s Global Impact
The European Commission’s flagship regional-policy magazine Panorama has featured the International Urban…
IURC Country Leads from Australasia Present Phase II Progress
Professor Bruce Wilson and Dr Paul Dalziel, IURC Country Leads…
Madrid and Zhengzhou Explore Collaboration on Circular Economy and Smart City Projects
On 28 November 2025, representatives from the City of Madrid…
Messina and Zhengzhou Explore Collaboration in Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage
On 27 November 2025, the cities of Messina, Italy, and…
Two Highlight Videos Showcase IURC Cities and Regions Advancing Global Cooperation in Barcelona
IURC pilot cities and regions from Europe, Latin America &…
IURC Asia & Australasia
Here’s a quick overview of our partner countries and territories.
Visit the IUC (Phase I) Websites
Curious about city-to-city cooperation in Asia in the past, check out the IUC Asia, IUC Japan and IUC India (Phase 1) websites.

















