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Webinar 16. Smart Specialization Strategies and Sustainability

The webinar "Smart Specialization Strategies and Sustainability" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to show reflections related to the sustainability dimension of smart specialisation strategies and their deployment in the industrial (industrial policies and sustainability) and local (entrepreneurship and innovation Hubs) dimensions. The presentations aimed to generate inspiration on how to mobilise research...

How Do Cities Get Started? Integrating Circular Economy Into City Plans

Hear what circular economy strategies ended up in Fort Collins’ Economic Health Strategic Plan and from Metabolic on some of their favorite strategies from across the U.S. and Europe. Also, hear about what strategies are missing from plans and what is needed if there are gaps to close. Participants are encouraged to share their favorite strategies (either actual case studies...

Webinar. 15-minutes city: promoting sustainable mobility in Umea (Sweden) and Valencia (Spain)

The webinar "15-minutes city: promoting sustainable mobility in Umea (Sweden) and Valencia (Spain)” organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to explore the 15-minutes city model of planning, that became a global trend, in regard to its practical application and replicability in our cities. It discussed case studies to illustrate its contribution to increasing...

Placemaking and Tactical Urbanism in Public Spaces – Session 2

Placemaking and Tactical Urbanism in Public Spaces Tuesday 16.05.2023 Venue: Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration) 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM (IRL) / 09:00 – 10:30 (CEST) / 16:00 – 17:30 (Korea) Over the past decade, the concept of tactical urbanism (also known as “urban prototyping”) has gained a strong pace in many cities around the globe. Pedestrian...

Urban Regeneration and Economic Development for Social Inclusion

IURC NA, in partnership with the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) will host from the 10-12th of May, 2023, the Urban Regeneration and Economic Development for Social Inclusion event in Baltimore, USA. Approximately 21 representatives from Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Canada, the US, and Mexico, will gather to discuss the economic development challenges and solutions they are facing in their cities....

Webinar. Repair, Recycle, Re-use: International experiences on the upcycling of electronic waste

The webinar "Repair, Recycle, Re-use: International experiences on the upcycling of electronic waste” organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to share inspiration about circular economy best practices, focused on the re-use, recycling, and repair of electronic waste and other materials. Three international experiences on the creation of recycling centres and related repairing initiatives...

Fostering Social Cohesion & Community Engagement through Urban Agriculture and Green Spaces

Nature-Based solutions have become an essential part of climate action plans. Beyond their environmental impact, these projects and programs are an opportunity to foster social cohesion and promote community engagement. In this session, the O’Brien Farm in St John’s, Canada, will explain their program, School to Farm, and present their Farm Incubation program, which supports new farming businesses. The Farm...

Workshop on Developing Circular Economy Strategies for Your City

In this interactive workshop, Circular Economy Expert Erin Kennedy from Metabolic – a Netherlands-based organization who has over a decade of experience advising businesses, governments, and nonprofits around the world on how to thrive in a circular economy – will offer practical advice and strategies to help cities develop and implement their circular economy plans. Download: Miro Board