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
IURC Convenes 100 City and Regional Leaders at the World Cities Summit in Singapore
EU-funded programme advances city cooperation and subnational diplomacy at Asia’s…
IURC Strengthens Global Urban & Regional Cooperation at the Opening of the World Cities Summit 2026 in Singapore
Singapore, 15 June 2026 – The International Urban and Regional…
This week: IURC Gathers 100 City and Regional Leaders at the World Cities Summit 2026 in Singapore
This week: The IURC Asia and Australasia gathers 100+ delegates from the…
Brussels Times Reports on Expanding EU–Japan Regional Cooperation
An article published today by The Brussels Times highlighted growing…
2nd Business Talk Webinar: Exploring How the GDS Index Helps Destinations Turn Sustainability Ambitions into Action
The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme hosted a…
IURC Regions Explore Joint Climate Adaptation Strategies for Forestry and Viticulture
Climate change is increasingly reshaping landscapes, ecosystems, and agricultural systems…
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.

















