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Category: Circular Economy

IURC Stocktaking Mission to New Taipei and Kaohsiung

On 5-6 February 2026, the IURC team visited New Taipei and Kaohsiung City for a stocktaking mission, strengthening practical cooperation within the IURC CoPs (Communities of Practice). In New Taipei, discussions focused on CoP # 8 “Circular Economy in Urban Centres”, where the city is working with Bologna Metropolitan City, Riga, Sofia, Gangtok, and Seberang Perai, sharing experiences on circular...

Circular Carbon Economy (CoP6) – Research & Innovation: UCAP with proposed Pilot Projects

On 28 January, the five pilot cities from CoP #6 Circular Carbon Economy – Research & Innovation which consisted of EU city/region: Trier – CoP Coordinator and Bremen (Germany) together with a cluster of cities from India (Chennai, Jabalpur, and Cuttack) held their kick-off meeting.  Ms. Elisa Limbacher, CoP Coordinator from Trier warmly welcomed the pilot cities from the Communities of Practice (CoP) and introduced the agenda. Ms....

Smart Circular Cities (CoP 5) (TEAM 1) — UCAP with proposed Pilot Projects

Kick-off meeting on 23 January The Community of Practice (CoP) #5 Smart Circular Cities (Team 1) held its kick-off meeting on 23 January. Ms Jacqueline Chang, CoP Manager, welcomed participants and outlined the main objectives of the session. Mr Oscar Prat van Thiel, Business and Academia Support Expert, provided a short briefing on how he could support the Community of...

Circular Economy Urban Centres (CoP 8)— Completion of UCAP with proposed Pilot Projects

Kick-off CoP Meeting on 16 January  The first Community of Practice (CoP) kick-off meeting for CoP #8 Circular Economy Urban Centres was held on 16 January with Ms. Jacqueline Chang, CoP Manager welcoming participants and requesting camera-on introductions (tour de table) and a warm welcome was delivered by Mr. Pablo Gándara, IURC Team Leader. The first CoP meeting for Circular Economy Urban...

Milan Strengthens Partnership with Zhengzhou Under Urban Food Policy Pact

Milan and Zhengzhou have made significant progress in their collaboration under the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP), building on momentum from their initial meeting in January. The latest online session on 23 January focused on operationalising cooperation on sustainable urban food systems and advancing Zhengzhou's path towards formal Pact membership. Milan's representative presented the MUFPP's achievements over the past...

Madrid and Guangzhou Strengthen Urban Collaboration on Smart City Development and Circular Economy

Representatives from Madrid and Guangzhou held a bilateral meeting on 17 December 2025 to explore potential collaboration on urban development and circular economy initiatives, marking a new step in strengthening cooperation between European and Chinese cities.  During the discussions, the Madrid delegation presented the city’s experience in waste management and renewable energy, with a particular focus on the Valdemingómez Technology...

Madrid and Zhengzhou Explore Collaboration on Circular Economy and Smart City Projects

On 28 November 2025, representatives from the City of Madrid and the City of Zhengzhou took part in a dedicated exchange organised by the IURC Asia & Australasia programme. The session explored opportunities for cooperation on circular economy solutions, smart city development, and environmental technologies, with the aim of establishing a structured working framework for future collaboration. Both sides shared...

Circular and Regenerative Business Models: Deep Dive Session 3

The final webinar on Circular and Regenerative Business Models marked the conclusion of the IURC Asia & Australasia deep dive webinar series and brought together 46 participants for an online exchange featuring presentations from five cities across Europe and Asia . The session focused on practical approaches to circular and regenerative business models, with contributions highlighting policy frameworks, technological solutions, and...

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...