Category: Regional Cluster Clean Energy


Catalonia and Jeju Deepen Cooperation on Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy Innovation

Catalonia and Jeju strengthened their cooperation on green hydrogen, clean mobility and industrial decarbonisation during a special session at the Green Hydrogen Global Forum, building on international collaboration supported through the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme. The discussions highlighted the strong alignment between Catalonia and Jeju as both regions pursue ambitious climate and clean-energy goals. Jeju is targeting...

IURC Study Visit to Melbourne and Gippsland Connects European and Australian Regions on the New Energy Transition

An IURC delegation from Europe and Australia has completed an intensive five-day study visit to Melbourne and Gippsland, Victoria, exploring how international regional cooperation can support the transition from traditional energy industries towards renewable energy, new economic opportunities and a socially inclusive net-zero future. Taking place from 17–21 August 2026, the visit was organised in the framework of the International...

Researchers Strengthen Global Collaboration Through Joint Hydrogen Research Workshop

Researchers, regional governments, and innovation agencies from Europe, Asia, and Australasia convened an online joint research workshop  on 7 July 2026 under the IURC Community of Practice (CoP) 3 – Hydrogen Market & Industry. The workshop welcomed participants from Catalonia (Spain), Île-de-France (France), Christchurch and Taranaki (New Zealand), Chungcheongnam-do and Jeju-do (Republic of Korea), and Osaka Prefecture (Japan). Researchers from...

Global Regions Share Hydrogen Roadmaps at CoP3 Virtual Colloquia

On 17 April, Community of Practice (CoP 3) Regions convened a virtual colloquia—an introductory session in which each region outlined its hydrogen ecosystem, industrial applications, and market deployment.  Taranaki (New Zealand) Evelien Wallace (Ara Ake) and Sam Powick (Hiringa Energy) jointly presented the Taranaki region’s hydrogen roadmap, highlighting its role as a leading hub for energy innovation and industrial decarbonisation....