Category: News from IURC

Chinese Cities Deepen Cooperation with European Cities in IURC session

In a significant step to strengthen international ties, the latest IURC Asia & Australasia online session brought together Chinese pilot cities, European Union officials, and regional leaders to explore how smart city innovation, green energy, and sustainable industrial collaboration can drive long-term growth. Part of the long-standing International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme, the meeting served as a platform for Chinese cities to present achievements...

IURC Cities Lead on Climate Adaptation through Innovation and Partnerships

16 October 2025 – Online Deep Dive Session The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia Thematic Network held its third Global Deep Dive on Climate Adaptation, connecting city representatives from Kawasaki (Japan), Seberang Perai (Malaysia), and Kyoto (Japan). The discussion highlighted how cities are transforming climate challenges into opportunities for governance reform, technological innovation, and citizen-led resilience. From Industrial Transition to...

IURC Cities Advance Climate Action through Nature-Based and Community-Driven Solutions

13 October 2025 – Online Deep Dive Session The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia Thematic Network held its second Global Deep Dive on Climate Adaptation, focusing on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), Financing Strategies, and Community Involvement. The session gathered experts and representatives from Adelaide (Australia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and the Cluj Metropolitan Area (Romania) to exchange practical experiences and inspire cross-regional learning. From Strategy to Implementation Opening...

IURC Cities from India, Malaysia and Italy Collaborate on Climate-Resilient Futures

9 October 2025 – Online Deep Dive Session The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia Thematic Network hosted its first Global Deep Dive Session on Climate Adaptation, connecting experts and city leaders from India, Malaysia, and Italy to share experiences and practical solutions for strengthening urban resilience. The event marked another milestone in advancing city-to-city cooperation on climate action within the IURC...

IURC LAC – Cities Advance Climate Adaptation Collaboration

8 October 2025 | Online The IURC Latin America and Caribbean region hosted its seventh cities webinar, focusing on Climate Adaptation and the importance of city-to-city collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. Representatives from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Piraeus (Greece), and Fortaleza (Brazil) presented innovative strategies to enhance urban resilience, mitigate heat, manage coasts, and integrate green infrastructure. Flavio Rosa, Climate Adaptation Cluster Manager from the IURC team emphasized...

IURC Cities Share Strategies on Affordable Housing and Urban Regeneration

8 October 2025 – Thematic Cluster on Urban Regeneration & Social Cohesion The sixth webinar of the IURC Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) programme explored Affordable Housingwithin the Thematic Cluster on Urban Regeneration & Social Cohesion. The event brought together city representatives from Cartagena (Colombia), Bologna (Italy), and Concepción (Chile), highlighting strategies to address housing shortages, promote environmental resilience, and foster community inclusion. Connecting Housing and Environmental...

IURC Asia & Australasia Cities Advance Climate Adaptation Efforts

7 October 2025 – Online session The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia Thematic Network hosted an engaging session on Climate Adaptation in Urban Areas, showcasing initiatives from pilot cities Chennai (India), Sofia (Bulgaria), and Pimpri Chinchwad (India). The meeting brought together city practitioners, experts, and IURC partners to exchange experiences on building urban resilience through integrated adaptation measures. Adapting Cities for a...

IURC Asia & Australasia Launches First Thematic Cluster Breakout Session

More than 50 regional development experts joined the Region-to-Region Cooperation on Innovation webinar on 1 October 2025, marking the start of the IURC Asia & Australasia Thematic Network breakout sessions. Divided into four clusters—Industrial Modernisation, Agri-Food, Clean Energy, and Blue Economy—participants exchanged ideas on pilot actions, key stakeholders, and implementation methods to advance regional cooperation and innovation. Moderated by Pablo Gándara, Bruce Wilson, Paul Dalziel and Eva Vila, the session...

IURC Asia & Australasia Cities Exchange Circular Economy Solutions in Second Deep Dive Session

6 October 2025 – Online session The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia (AA) Thematic Networkcontinued its Circular Economy cluster webinar series with the second Deep Dive Session on Circular Economy and Waste Management, bringing together 54 participants from Europe and Asia. The session highlighted innovative urban approaches from Hamburg (Germany), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Vicenza (Italy), and Melaka (Malaysia), showcasing the breadth of circular economy practices and the...

IURC AA Cities Take a Deep Dive into Circular Economy Waste and Water Solutions

On 2 October 2025, the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia & Australasia programme held its first Deep Dive Session on Circular Economy (Cluster 4), focusing on waste and water management strategies. The event brought together 50 participants from Europe and Asia and showcased how cities are pioneering new approaches to transform waste into resources and wastewater into energy, while strengthening international cooperation. Setting...