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From Floods to Resilience: Global Cities Share Nature-Based Adaptation Solutions in IURC Webinar

The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme successfully hosted the second webinar of Community of Practice 14 (CoP 14) on Climate Adaptation, bringing together cities, regions, researchers, and urban practitioners to exchange experiences on multi-hazard nature-based adaptation with a particular focus on water-related risks. Led by the Region of Valencia, the webinar formed part of the IURC Climate Adaptation...

CoP 14 Webinar: Cities Showcase Digital Innovation & Climate Governance Solutions

From urban digital twins and climate data platforms to climate budgeting and citizen-centred tools, partner cities explored how data-driven governance can accelerate climate resilience. The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme successfully launched the first webinar of Community of Practice 14 (CoP 14) on Climate Adaptation, bringing together partner cities and regions from Europe, India and Australasia for a...

Brisbane’s 2032 Host City Legacy Playbook: Turning Olympic Ambition into Lasting City Benefits

During the first CoP 16 Deep Dive Webinar, Brisbane has shared an executive-level look at how legacy planning for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is being designed to shape the city well beyond 2032, aligning long-term urban outcomes with Games delivery. Hosted by Brisbane City Council, the webinar focused on the realities of dispersed Games venues and growing community...

CoP 15 Knowledge Exchange Webinar: Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion Key Challenges and Best Practices

Representatives from Berlin, Bari, Basque Country, City of Melbourne, Region of Valencia and Singapore recently came together for the first ‘Urban Planning – Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion’ Community of Practice (CoP) knowledge exchange webinar. Through shared experiences, participants highlighted the challenges their cities and regions face, including demographic shifts, private sector involvement, financing, and climate change—and the strategies to...

Leh Hosts Trans-Himalayan Climate Conclave showcasing Global Collaboration through IURC

The Municipal Committee of Leh, in collaboration with key national and international partners, successfully hosted the Trans-Himalayan Urban Climate Conclave on 10–11 April 2026. The event brought together policymakers, experts, and institutions to advance climate-resilient and net-zero pathways for Himalayan cities. The conclave served as an important platform to address the unique challenges faced by high-altitude cities, including water scarcity,...

IURC Regions CoP Developing Hydrogen Market & Industry Cooperation

The second meeting of the IURC Community of Practice (CoP 3) on Hydrogen Market & Industry took place online on 12 February 2026. The session connected partner regions from Europe and Asia–Australasia to exchange experiences and explore practical pathways for advancing hydrogen markets, supporting industrial decarbonisation, and enabling more sustainable mobility solutions. Participating regions included Île-de-France (Coordinator), Catalonia, Chungcheongnam-do, Jeju-do,...