IURC North America
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IURC North America matches European cities with Canadian and US cities as partners, tackling similar sustainable urban development and innovation challenges. The project facilitates knowledge-exchange through a combination of online tools and face-to-face support such as study visits, participation in thematic and networking events or capacity building. IURC cities enjoy a full range of benefits including:
“IURC will support city-to-city and networking activities of key sustainable development topics in line with the New Urban Agenda and the European Green Deal. Looking forward to continue our successful cooperation!”
– ANA GUALLARTE, FPI PROGRAMME MANAGER-EU DELEGATION CANADA
IURC NA Pairings and Trios
IURC NA Recap 2021-2023
IURC North America Reads
Food Waste Reduction: Local Actions & Education
IFood waste remains one of the most pressing sustainability challenges…
Chicago ́s open data portal: A gateaway to smarter city planning
In an era of rapid digital transformation, cities are stepping…
Heavy vehicles and vulnerable road users: a conflict to be solved
Towards the EU’s zero ambition for Road Safety As cities…
Inspiring successful Circular Economy solutions for city leaders: IURC-NA Thematic Networking Event in Montreal
We are pleased to present highlights from the second IURC-NA Thematic…
Green infrastructure to mitigate urban heat island
Urban areas across the globe are increasingly vulnerable to the…
Belval: A model of industrial transformation in Luxembourg
Belval, a redeveloped district in Luxembourg, serves as a compelling example…
Join the IURC NA Thematic Networks
The IURC NA Thematic Networks bring together small peer groups from cities facing similar sustainable urban development challenges in a collegial environment where they can share and learn great ideas, best practices, successful pilots, new policy frameworks, and innovative solutions from one another. If your city is interested in learning and transferring knowledge please register.
Sustainable Urban Mobility & Transport
Urban Planning
Circular Economy and Waste Management
Nature-Based Solutions
