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Global Regions Share Hydrogen Roadmaps at CoP3 Virtual Colloquia

On 17 April, Community of Practice (CoP 3) Regions convened a virtual colloquia—an introductory session in which each region outlined its hydrogen ecosystem, industrial applications, and market deployment.  Taranaki (New Zealand) Evelien Wallace (Ara Ake) and Sam Powick (Hiringa Energy) jointly presented the Taranaki region’s hydrogen roadmap, highlighting its role as a leading hub for energy innovation and industrial decarbonisation....

COP 9 Deep-Dive Webinar: Exploring Data-Driven and Digital Governance in Hamburg and Osaka

On 15 April, the IURC Community of Practice on Data-driven and Digital Governance (CoP9) held a deep-dive webinar, where Osaka (Japan) and Hamburg (Germany) shared their approaches to digital and data-driven urban development. Digital Strategy Hamburg Hamburg presented its digital strategy, emphasising a strong people-first approach to digital transformation. The strategy, now in its third edition, positions digitalisation as the...

IURC CoP9 Digital Strategy Deep-Dive Webinar Sparks Active Dialogue

On 25 March, the IURC Community of Practice on Data-driven and Digital Governance (CoP9) convened a deep-dive webinar, bringing together representatives from Barcelona, Incheon (Republic of Korea), and Kaohsiung (New Taipei) to present the city's digital and AI-driven urban development. Barcelona’s Approach to Digital Public Services Barcelona presented its approach to digital public services, highlighting how administrative services are increasingly...

Rotterdam & Torino Present Smart Mobility Solutions at IURC Webinar

On 17 March, the IURC programme’s Mobility & Transportation Cluster convened a joint webinar session on Smart Mobility & Advanced Technology, during which cities from the Community of Practice on Densification of the City Through Innovation in Mobility (CoP1) and Future Modalities (CoP2) gathered to gain insights from award-winning cases. The webinar began with presentations from Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Torino...

IURC CoP 4 Strengthens Cooperation on Just Transition and Study Visits

Representatives from the IURC Community of Practice on Just Transition & Low-carbon Technologies (CoP 4) convened an online meeting on March 5 to discuss upcoming study visits and explore opportunities for future joint initiatives.  Maximizing International Opportunities Through Study Visits Participants confirmed that the next study visit will take place in October, aligning with the 10th Chungnam International Carbon Neutrality...

Data-Driven Cities & Digital Governance: IURC Communities of Practices Advances Study Visits and Pilot Actions in Data-Driven Governance

On February 24, representatives from the IURC Community of Practice on Data-driven and Digital Governance (CoP 9) convened online to advance their upcoming cooperative activities and discuss this year’s study visits. The meeting highlighted concrete plans for city exchanges, emerging pilot actions, and a shared commitment to longer-term collaboration. Cities Share Study Visit Plans Osaka (Japan) proposed hosting a study...

Advancing Just Transition through Regional Knowledge Exchange: IURC CoP 4 Meeting

The IURC Community of Practice on Just Transition & Low-carbon Technologies (CoP 4) meeting was held on February 19, where participating regions highlighted a shared challenge in advancing a just transition through knowledge exchange. Lodzkie Presents EU Study Visit on Workforce and Social Transition Lodzkie (Poland) presented its plan to host a study visit to the EU region, tentatively scheduled...

Urban Innovation Clusters Kick-Off with Dynamic Communities of Practices

In January 2026, the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme officially kick-started introductory meetings of three Urban Innovation Cluster Communities of Practice (CoPs). These thematic groups bring together 12 cities from Europe and 9 cities Asia, Australasia to strengthen cooperation, exchange knowledge and develop joint pilot actions addressing shared urban challenges. The meetings marked an important milestone in building...

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...