Organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme, the event discussed the transformative potential of urban agriculture, as a catalyst of environmental transition and social inclusion.
Space
The full agenda of the event is available here Space Download the presentations here Space Read the highlights from the event here
Both the European Union and China are in a time of transition. The transition towards a green, circular, digital economy significantly changed the way we live and work. The distribution of smart technologies generated new jobs while some jobs have been changed or disappeared. The demographic change will draw on all diverse talents. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transition and also considerably changed the career path of many people.
In July 2020, the European Commission published the Skills Agenda for Europe. The goal is to help individuals and businesses develop more and better skills and put them to use, by strengthening sustainable competitiveness, as set out in the European Green Deal, ensuring social fairness, and building resilience to react to crises, based on the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the EU there are emerging needs for basic, digital, transversal, and entrepreneurial skills. Policies and action plans in education and training, especially vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning, have been in place at the national, regional and local levels.
Facing similar challenges in education and training of young talents, employable workforce and migrant workers, China has been emphasizing the role of education and training in ensuring the economic success of individuals and the whole country for decades. More recently, a series of strategies are in place to align vocational education with the needs of industry and strengthen the vocational pathway from school to work. In October 2021, the State Council issued the Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Modern Vocational Education. In 2022, the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Vocational Education was passed and implemented for the first time after 26 years, underlining the role of VET in upskilling the labour market for industry upgrading and economic transition in China.
In the process of strengthening China´s vocational education and training system, the EU is an important partner. The IURC China thematic cluster working session aims to share how cities and regions achieve competitiveness and innovation, by enabling citizens through quality and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning to participate fully in society and manage successfully in the labour market transition. This webinar will focus on cooperation opportunities in research & development (universities and research labs), VET and life-long learning (training providers and businesses) and entrepreneurship and innovation (policymakers).
OBJECTIVES
Through deep multilateral discussion, this thematic webinar seeks to showcase challenges and solutions for developing quality and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning, enhancing sustainability, competitiveness, social fairness and resilience in IURC pilot cities & regions and provide them with a networking opportunity to:
Share perspectives, policy initiatives, and best practices
Identify potential common projects and relevant stakeholders to address the transition to a competitive, green, digital and resilient economy.
Participants
This webinar will take place among stakeholders from IURC China pilot cities and regions.
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...
In the past three years, collaborations, investments, and knowledge sharing has multiplied on themes related to the circular economy (CE)....
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...
You are invited to the first IURC-NA webinar session of 2024, focusing on international cooperation and how it can relate...
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
The webinar "IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the City-to-City cooperation" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin...
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
The webinar "IURC Latin America: Final lessons from the Region-to-Region cooperation" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin...
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...
Cities face significant challenges in decarbonizing and improving the resilience of their aging housing stock. Panelization promises to reduce the...
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.
Companies (large, middle-sized or SME) from our IURC partner cities of Essen (Germany), Grenoble-Alpes Metropole (France), Toyota or Koriyama (Japan),...
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...
International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) is set to host its Final Event on 24 October 2023. As participants from...
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...
IURC North America (NA) and Latin America (LA) have organized an event in combination with the Annual IURC Global event...
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...
Among the more problematic effects climate change imposes on urban planners are the challenges of creating and re-purposing public spaces...
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...
The webinar "Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy" organized by the...
