Climate Adaptation – International Urban and Regional Cooperation

CoP 14 Webinar Highlights Multisectoral Strategies for Heat Resilience, Air Quality and Public Health

The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Community of Practice (CoP) 14 successfully hosted its third webinar, bringing together city representatives and experts to exchange practical solutions for addressing the growing challenges of extreme heat, air quality and public health. The webinar focused on how cities can strengthen climate resilience through integrated, multisectoral approaches, featuring experiences from Kawasaki (Japan), Pimpri...

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...

EU Ambassador Highlights IURC Partnerships on Christchurch Visit

During his recent visit to Christchurch City, the European Union Ambassador to New Zealand, H E Lawrence Meredith, met with Mayor of Christchurch Phil Mauger to discuss the city’s growing cooperation with the European Union and its active participation in the EU-funded IURC Asia and Australasia programme. H E Lawrence Meredith, EU Ambassador to New Zealand, with Mayor of Christchurch...

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...

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,...

EU–Japan Cooperation Enters Intensive Implementation Phase

The EU-funded International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme has entered an intensive implementation phase in 2026, further strengthening city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation between the European Union and partner countries. Cooperation is structured through Communities of Practice (CoPs)—thematic platforms coordinated by leading EU regions or cities—which bring together public authorities, industry, research organisations, and universities under a quadruple-helix approach. Each...

From Plans to Action: Indian Cities Drive EU–India Urban Cooperation Forward

EU–India city partnerships are moving from knowledge exchange to implementation—delivering scalable, climate-smart urban solutions across India Across India, cities are beginning to translate international cooperation into real, field-based change—from mountain towns shaping sustainable tourism to industrial cities rethinking waste and mobility systems. Under the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme, this shift from planning to implementation is gaining momentum,...

CoP 14 Consolidates Roadmap and Starts Implementation Activities

Following the progress made in its previous exchanges, the IURC Climate Adaptation Community of Practice 14 (CoP 14) has taken a decisive step forward in consolidating its Urban Cooperation Action Plan (UCAP) and initiating implementation activities. The CoP involves Valencia Region (coordinator), Bologna, Sofia, Hamburg, Pimpri Chinchwad (PCMC), Kyoto, Kawasaki, and Christchurch. Tampere will soon be joining. During its third multilateral meeting,...

CoP 14 Reviews UCAP and Advances Floodable Parks, Climate Data Platforms, Heat Resilience and Citizen-Centred Adaptation

The second multilateral meeting of the IURC Climate Adaptation Community of Practice 14 (CoP 14), held at 8:00 CET, marked a key step towards finalising the Urban Cooperation Action Plan (UCAP). The meeting brought together partner cities to review the draft UCAP prepared by Valencia Region (Spain), exchange feedback, and refine priority interventions guiding future cooperation. Participants confirmed strong alignment...

CoP 13 Advances Nature-Based River Adaptation and Metropolitan Green Belt Solutions

The IURC Climate Adaptation Community of Practice 13 (CoP 13) is progressing towards the finalisation of its Urban Cooperation Action Plan (UCAP), following a series of coordination meetings and technical exchanges among partner cities. These discussions have enabled members to move beyond conceptual dialogue and focus on concrete nature-based adaptation interventions addressing river resilience, metropolitan ecosystems, and fragile environmental contexts....

Category: Climate Adaptation