Generalitat Valenciana Highlights upcoming IURC Climate Adaptation Mission

THE の IURC プログラム has been featured on the official website of the Generalitat Valenciana, which announced that the Comunitat Valenciana will host an international mission on solutions for extreme climate events from 20?23 September 2026 (see website news here)

The announcement highlights the important role of the IURC Climate Adaptation Community of Practice, coordinated by the Comunitat Valenciana, in promoting cooperation and knowledge exchange between European and Asia-Pacific cities and regions. According to the Generalitat, the mission will focus on practical responses to two of the most pressing climate challenges facing urban areas today: flooding and heatwaves. The regional government?s announcement specifically recognizes the IURC programme as the framework enabling this international collaboration.

代表者 から Bologna, Sofia, Hamburg, Kyoto, Kawasaki, Pimpri Chinchwad, と は クライストチャーチ ・ クライストチャーチ are expected to participate in the study visit. During the four-day programme, participants will explore several flagship climate adaptation projects across the Valencian region, including:

• L?Albufera and the Tancat de la Pipa wetlands
• The La Marjal flood management park in Alicante
• Valencia?s climate shelters and urban sensor network
• The future Metropolitan Floodable Park System

These projects will serve as living laboratories, allowing participants to examine how nature-based solutions, data-driven planning, ecosystem restoration, and urban design can strengthen resilience against increasingly frequent extreme weather events.

The announcement also underlines the continuity of the IURC programme. Images accompanying the publication refer to the recent IURC gathering in Singapore, where participating cities and regions exchanged experiences related to affordable housing, urban regeneration, social cohesion, and climate resilience. The September mission in Valencia builds on those discussions by translating dialogue into practical, on-the-ground learning and cooperation.

As climate risks continue to intensify worldwide, initiatives such as the IURC Climate Adaptation Community of Practice demonstrate the value of international partnerships. By bringing together cities and regions facing similar challenges, IURC continues to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, showcase successful solutions, and support the development of new collaborative projects across continents.

The original announcement was published by the Generalitat Valenciana on 18 August 2026 and can be read 「 HERE 」.