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  • Newly-launched urban and regional cooperation between Essen in Germany, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole in France, Toyota and Koriyama

    09:00 -10:10
    2022-02-01
    IURC Asia and Australasia
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a03-9luVQ5Sb3rcvF-0OgQ

    Essen in Germany, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole in France, Toyota and Koriyama were approved as cluster cites in the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme 2021-2023 organised by the European Union (EU). In commemoration of this newly-launched urban and regional cooperation, a kick-off event and business seminar in the planned cooperation fields including “Hydrogen” and “Open Innovation” are held online with the presence of the German and French embassies in Japan.

    Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a03-9luVQ5Sb3rcvF-0OgQ

     

    Kickoff Event 9:00-9:20 (CET) / 17:00-17:20 (JST)

    Opening & Speech

    • Masato Shinagawa, Mayor of Koriyama City
    • Mr. Toshihiko Ota, Mayor of Toyota City
    • Mr. Thomas Kufen, Lord Mayor of Essen City
    • Mr. Christophe Ferrari, President of Grenoble-Alpes Métropole (GAM)

    Speech of Honored Guest

    • Ms. Susanne Welter, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Tokyo
    • Mr. Rémy Cardinet, Counsellor, Embassy of the French Republic, Tokyo

    Business Seminar 9:20-10:10 (CET) / 17:20-18:10 (JST)

    • Yohei Watanabe, Chief, Business Creation Division, Koriyama City
    • Mr. Go Theisen, Project Director for International Business, Essen Economic Development Agency (EWG)
    • Mr. Gabriel Voisin-Fradin, Project Manager for International Economic Relations, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole (GAM)
    • Mr. Yusuke Kitagawa, Head, Next Generation Industry Division, Toyota City
    • Dr. Hirohide Furutani, Director, Fukushima Renewable Energy Research Center, Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)
    • Mr. Yasuhiro Hattori, Director, Energy. Agency Fukushima

     

    Organized by: City of Koriyama

    Co-organized by: City of Essen, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole (GAM) and City of Toyota

    Supported by: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and French Embassy in Tokyo and Fukushima Prefecture

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  • IURC Launch Event in India

    10:30 -12:00
    2022-02-24
    IURC Asia and Australasia

    Official launch of the EU-funded International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Asia and Australasia (AA) programme in India. The objective is to:

    1. Introduce the programme context, goals, cooperation framework and stakeholders
    2. Present the 10 EU and 14 Indian cities
    3. Share the key thematic networks of collaboration

     

    The event is expected to welcome representatives from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, European Commission/Directorate General for Regional & Urban Policy (DG REGIO), Delegation of the European Union to Thailand, Delegation of the European Union to India, Member State Representatives in India, EU IURC cities, Indian IURC cities, IURC partner organisations and the IURC Asia and Australasia project team.

     

    Link: This event is by invitation.

  • Webinar. Rehabilitation Strategies for Historic Centres: case studies from Naples, Manaus, and Cienfuegos

    16:00 -17:15
    2022-02-24
    IURC
    IURC Latin America
    https://www.iurc.eu/2022/02/07/webinar-rehabilitation-strategies-for-historic-centres-case-studies-from-naples-manaus-and-cienfuegos/
    Webinar Historic Centres

    The webinar “Rehabilitation strategies for Historic Centres: case studies from Naples, Manaus, and Cienfuegos”, organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC LAC) Programme, presented multisectoral strategies and lessons learned in the rehabilitation of historic city centres, as a way for integral territorial recovery and revitalization.

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Circular Economy Primer: Promoting and Facilitating Change in Your City
  • Webinar

January, 24th

In the past three years, collaborations, investments, and knowledge sharing has multiplied on themes related to the circular economy (CE). Networks, knowledge-sharing hubs, and training tools are bringing to light the CE innovations and best practices in fields such as waste and water management, land-use planning, transportation, infrastructure and buildings, agriculture, and food systems. The cities and regions that are part of the IURC NA network are well-placed to contribute to this global transformation to improve circularity by promoting and...
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Shaping the Future of Sustainable and Resilient Cities Through International Cooperation
  • Webinar

January, 10th

You are invited to the first IURC-NA webinar session of 2024, focusing on international cooperation and how it can relate to the sustainable and resilient cities of the future! Climate change and environmental deterioration have become central to cities’ urban development plans. As a result, the European Union’s IURC program facilitates the exchange of challenges and solutions internationally to accelerate the reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life in urban areas. This first online session of 2024 will be an opportunity...
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Webinar #20 "IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the City-to-City cooperation"
  • Webinar

December, 7th

The webinar "IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the City-to-City cooperation" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to  reflect on the main lessons learned from the IURC Latin America City-to-City cooperation and share best practices linked to sustainable urban development. Space The full agenda of the event is available here Space Download the presentations here Space Read the highlights from the event here
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Webinar #19 "IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation"
  • Webinar

November, 23rd

The webinar "IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to reflect on the main lessons learned from the IURC Latin America Region-to-Region cooperation and share best practices linked to sustainable regional innovation. Space The full agenda of the event is available here Space Download the presentations here Space Read the highlights from the event here
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Retrofitting Social Houses and Buildings: Reducing Labour and Achieveing Net-Zero Energy Performance
  • Webinar

November, 22nd

Cities face significant challenges in decarbonizing and improving the resilience of their aging housing stock. Panelization promises to reduce the labour involved with deep retrofits. This presentation covers Canada's first panelized retrofit to achieve net-zero energy performance, the Presland Net-Zero PEER Pilot.   Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will share the results of this ambitious project, which represents a replicable, scalable model for retrofits nationwide. OCH will explain its role as a general contractor and panel...
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Call for Companies to enter the Joint Open Innovation Online Pitches on New Energy Technologies and/or Hydrogen
  • Webinar

November, 8th - 24th

Companies (large, middle-sized or SME) from our IURC partner cities of Essen (Germany), Grenoble-Alpes Metropole (France), Toyota or Koriyama (Japan), looking for solutions on new energy technologies and/or hydrogen to address climate change challenges, are eligible to participate in the Joint Open Innovation Online Pitches.
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IURC Final event
  • Event

October, 24th

International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) is set to host its Final Event on 24 October 2023. As participants from around the globe convene, the event promises a rich discourse on urban and regional development.   The Committee of the Regions' venue will see insights from high-ranking European Commission officials. The day's core discussions will revolve around pivotal themes: the Ecological & Energy Transition, Urban & Regional Renewal, and Innovation Ecosystems & Digital Transition. Sessions will showcase global cooperative case...
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IURC NA & LA Annual Event in Brussels 2023
  • Workshop

October, 23rd

IURC North America (NA) and Latin America (LA) have organized an event in combination with the Annual IURC Global event to take place in Brussels on October 23-24th, 2023. Cities, Metropolitan Areas, and Regions participating in the IURC NA and LA geographical areas will present the highlights of their participation in the program, lessons learned, and aspirations for the future of their cooperation. Furthermore, representatives will have an opportunity to network and exchange ideas for similar challenges in sustainable urban...
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Transforming Urban Public Space: Addressing Climate Change, Accessibility, and Social Inclusion
  • Webinar

October, 18th

Among the more problematic effects climate change imposes on urban planners are the challenges of creating and re-purposing public spaces that mitigate urban heat islands and alleviate threats from intense rain events and flooding while positively impacting communities.   In this session, we will learn from three different projects.   - The Moakley Park Vision Plan, presented by the City of Boston, transforms one of its largest waterfront open spaces from a largely single-use recreational facility into a resilient and...
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Webinar #18 "Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy"
  • Webinar

October, 12th

The webinar "Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to provide practitioners and policy-makers with concrete examples from relevant case studies on Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy. Space The full agenda of the event is available here Space Download the presentations here Space Read the highlights from the event...
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