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Mobility & Transport Cluster: IURC Communities of Practice Kick Off to Strengthen Global Cooperation on Innovative Urban Mobility

The IURC programme’s Mobility & Transport Cluster has officially launched two Communities of Practice (CoPs), marking an important milestone in strengthening international cooperation on sustainable, innovative, and technology-driven urban mobility solutions. During kick-off meetings held in January and February 2026, participating cities from Europe and the Asia & Australasia region came together to establish shared priorities, align work plans, and...

Korean Cities and Regions Advance EU Cooperation under IURC Communities of Practice

Under the IURC framework, leading Korean cities and regions are actively engaging in multiple Communities of Practice (CoPs), strengthening structured cooperation with European partners. Seoul, Incheon, Jeonju, Chungcheongnam-do, Jeollanam-do, and Jeju are collaborating across thematic areas including smart mobility, AI-driven urban governance, sustainable tourism, hydrogen transition, and just transition. These partnerships combine policy exchange, joint site visits, pilot development, and...

Data-Driven Cities & Digital Governance: IURC Community of Practice Moves Toward Practical Cooperation

The IURC Community of Practice on Data-driven Cities and Digital Governance (CoP 9) held its recent online meeting with a shared goal: turning digital transformation strategies into practical, city-level cooperation. Representatives from European and Asia–Australasia partner cities exchanged perspectives on how data governance, digital platforms, and public–private collaboration can strengthen smarter, more resilient urban management. From strategy to implementation: shaping...

Cleaner, Smarter Urban Mobility in Practice: Insights from Seoul and Rotterdam at the IURC Thematic Webinar

The IURC Community of Practice on Smart Mobility and Advanced Technology hosted its first thematic webinar, bringing together European and Asia–Australasia partner cities to share concrete policy tools for managing growing urban density while cutting transport-related emissions. Rather than focusing on strategy alone, the session spotlighted hands-on solutions already being tested on the ground. Managing dense cities through data-driven logistics:...