Category: News from IURC


IURC North America 2021-2023 Final Publication

The second phase of the IURC North America program witnessed significant achievements, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among cities. This phase comprised 8 city-to-city cooperation pairings and trios, along with 4 thematic networks, uniting over 50 different cities. Together, they participated in 6 thematic events and 20 technical webinars, culminating in the publication of a comprehensive guide capturing the results...

Discover IURC case studies and insights

IURC's final publication is packed with exciting case studies from our city pairings across the globe. You can also learn about our contributions to the SDGs, New Urban Agenda, and more. Read the final publication now: https://fr.zone-secure.net/236027/1861122/ The case studies in the IURC programme condense knowledge shared among cities and regions to spread and use their best practices effectively. These...

Maia and Penang Launch Do-It-Yourself Video Series

The IURC pilot cities of Maia (Portugal) and Seberang Perai (Penang, Malaysia) have produced and launched a series of eight "do-it-yourself" videos for stimulating community engagement in upcycling initiatives. The promotion of circular economy approaches has been at the centre of bilateral cooperation and several meetings have been held online and onsite in Portugal and Malaysia. Both cities have shared...

Tactical Urbanism – Fresh-up and Interactive Module

Over the past decade, participatory (tactical) urbanism (also urban prototyping) has been implemented in many cities around the globe. Pedestrian plazas, pop-up bike lanes, pop-up parks innovative playgrounds are just some of the examples developed by city authorities and civil society to improve the liveability of their cities. Actions are piloted in the short term to test functionality and achieve...

Bangkok launches first food policy in cooperation with Milan and the European Union

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reached a significant milestone with the introduction of the Bangkok Food Policy 2023-2027, aimed at enhancing the sustainability and inclusivity of the city’s food system. The policy is a result of Bangkok’s cooperation with the European Union (EU). Under this policy, Bangkok envisions itself as “the city of food with sustainability, equity and quality”....

International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LA) Programme Concludes Webinar Series with Insights on Sustainable Urban Development

The IURC-LA Programme is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its webinar series with the event, "IURC Latin America: Final Lessons from the City-to-City Cooperation," held on Thursday, December 7th. The primary objective was to reflect on pivotal lessons from the IURC Latin America City-to-City cooperation and share best practices related to sustainable urban development. You can watch the...

Thematic Webinar Series – Closing Modules

Thematic Webinar Series - Closing Modules Monday 11 December - 22 December 2023 08:00 am Brussels time (CET) Venue: Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration) The IURC Asia and Australasia team will be running a series of thematic webinars dealing with: EU Funding: Opportunities for possible pilot / follow-up actions Tactical Urbanism – Deep Dive and Pilot Actions Smart...

Watch IURC LA Webinar #19 “IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation”

IURC Latin America Webinar Highlights Successful Region-to-Region Collaborations The recent IURC Latin America webinar, held on Thursday, November 23rd, provided valuable insights into successful collaborations between regions, focusing on lessons learned in sustainable regional innovation. The event emphasized the importance of cross-cultural partnerships. The collaboration between Ostrobothnia (Finland) and Magallanes (Chile) underscored a shared commitment to a green shift in...