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

Barcelona, 4–6 November 2025 The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme wrapped up its inspiring Global Thematic Networking Event during the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC25) in Barcelona, bringing together more than 240 delegates from 130+ pilot cities and regions across Europe, Asia, Australasia, and the Americas. Over four days, the event showcased how city-to-city and region-to-region partnerships drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience worldwide. The event, the...

IURC AA – Regions – 6 – Work Programme for Clusters

Around 30 delegates from EU and non-EU regions joined discussions about the upcoming IURC event in Barcelona (3-6 November 2025), including logistics, agenda, and regional participation in various thematic clusters and breakout discussions. The conversation ended with participants expressing their regional interests and priorities for various sessions, emphasizing cooperation and alignment on clean energy, industrial modernization and blue economy. The...

IURC AA Cities Explore Inclusive Urban Regeneration and Affordable Housing Solutions in Deep Dive Session

On 27 October 2025, the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia programme convened its third deep dive session under the Urban Regeneration & Social Cohesion cluster, bringing together cities from Europe and Asia-Australasia to exchange approaches on inclusive neighbourhood development, affordable housing, and innovative governance. Moderated by Hannah Paig from Hong Kong, the session highlighted six diverse...

IURC AA Cities Advance Urban Regeneration and Social Cohesion in Second Deep Dive Session

On 23 October 2025, the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia programme held its second deep dive session under the Urban Regeneration & Social Cohesion thematic cluster, bringing together cities from Europe and Asia to exchange practical approaches to revitalising neighbourhoods, supporting community-driven development, and strengthening social inclusion. The session gathered participants from Bari (Italy), Melaka (Malaysia)...

Regions: IURC Asia & Australasia Second Thematic Cluster Breakout Session

The fifth session of Region-to-Regional Cooperation brought together 50+ participants from various regions including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, and Japan to discuss cooperation in industrial transition, agribusiness, blue economy, and clean energy. The meeting featured a presentation from the Region of Valencia on their Blue Economy Strategy and included breakout sessions for participants to discuss specific thematic areas. The...

IURC AA Cities Exchange Approaches to Social Housing, Regeneration and Inclusive Neighbourhoods in Cluster 6 Deep Dive

On 20 October 2025, the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme launched its Urban Regeneration & Social Cohesion (Cluster 6) deep-dive series with an online session gathering 59 participants from 14 cities across Europe, India, Singapore and Australia. The meeting provided a comparative look at how cities are addressing growing pressures around affordable housing, population change, spatial inequality and...

IURC Webinar Explores Horizon Europe Opportunities for Global City and Regional Cooperation

The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme hosted a successful webinar on Horizon Europe – Opportunities for IURC Pilot Cities and Regions, bringing together around 50 participants from Europe, Asia, and Australasia. The session explored how local and regional governments can engage in the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme to foster global partnerships and sustainable urban development. The...

IURC Kickstarts Online Thematic Cluster Series with Cities in the EU, Asia and Australasia – Mobility

The first two online thematic cluster sessions on mobility and transport were held this week, featuring presentations from 6 cities. The sessions counted over 100 participants from IURC pilot cities in the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and India. The initial phase of the IURC thematic clustering approach (September-October 2025) helps pilot cities and regions...

Launch of the Global Thematic Clusters Webinar Series – EU-Asia-Australasia

The IURC Asia and Australasia team launched the webinar series for the cooperation between EU cities and regions with pairs in Asia and Australasia. The event brought together around 200 representatives from European Union (EU) cities and regions and their counterparts from across Asia and Australasia. Moderated by Pablo Gándara, IURC Team Leader for the Asia and Australasia component, the...

Turin – Nagoya: Developing a creative and smart city

Turin and Nagoya aim to be a vibrant hub for industrial and social innovation. Turin learned of Nagoya’s entrepreneurial education for children. In return, Nagoya learned how to develop demonstration projects using public spaces from Turin. Case Study Nagoya Turin FINAL