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Category: Social Cohesion

Exploring the blue economy in Paraná: Field notes from the Advanced Cooperation Mission

Paraná, Brazil | 23 – 26 March 2026 The IURC Latin America and the Caribbean programme kicked off the first Advanced Cooperation Mission in Paraná. It brought together representatives from Catalonia and the Brazilian state of Paraná to explore cooperation opportunities in the blue economy, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, research, and community engagement. Over four days, participants...

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,...

Two Communities of Practice Focusing on Urban Regeneration and Social Cohesion Review Cooperation Plans

On 12 and 18 March respectively, CoP 15 on ‘Urban Planning – Affordable Housing and Social Cohesion’ and CoP 16 on ‘Integrated Urban Planning – Connecting People, Economies and Infrastructure’ met to review and refine activities and study visits under each CoP. Activities prioritised will deepen cooperation and accelerate knowledge exchange and partnerships across participating cities and regions, such as...