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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


Seberang Perai’s Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues on Sustainable Smart Eco-Tourism

David Zeller Nov 12, 2025 3 min read

The EU-funded International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia–Australasia Programme extends its…

Driving Innovation and Sustainability: IURC Global Thematic Networking Event @ #SCEWC 2025 in Barcelona

Pablo Gandara Nov 7, 2025 28 min read

Barcelona, 4–6 November 2025 The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme…

IURC Launch Featured in Indian Newspapers

David Zeller Nov 1, 2025 2 min read

1 November 2025 | India Following its official launch in…

Subnational Diplomacy and International Engagement in IURC Webinar

David Zeller Oct 29, 2025 4 min read

29 October 2025. The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia…

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