IURC Asia & Australasia
Discover Asia & Australasia.
In its second phase (2025-2027), the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) EU-Asia and Australasia activities include geographic and thematic partnerships, trainings, advanced cooperation missions, 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
Researchers Strengthen Global Collaboration Through Joint Hydrogen Research Workshop
Researchers, regional governments, and innovation agencies from Europe, Asia, and…
Jeonju Showcases Heritage, Night-Time Economy and AI Innovation in IURC Sustainable Smart Tourism Community of Practice
On 30 June 2026, the IURC Communities of Practice (CoP…
Korean Local Media Highlights Jeonju’s IURC Sustainable Tourism Exchange
Jeonju’s presentation highlighting its heritage-led smart tourism strategies at the…
Australian IURC Partners Build Momentum Following World Cities Summit 2026
Australian cities and regions participating in the IURC Programme have…
Riga and Bologna Explore Circular Economy Innovation in New Taipei City
A few weeks ago, representatives from the cities of Riga…
Exchange visit of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area to the City of Osaka – June 8 to 9, 2026
The visit by the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) to Osaka…
IURC Asia & Australasia
Here’s a quick overview of cities and regions from Asia and Australasia participating in the IURC 2025-2027.
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.















