Ecological Transition & Green Deal

The Horizon Europe programme offers possibilities to promote the pilot actions identified in the city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation between EU-and non-EU partners. The session will be taught by Thomas Jacob, Senior Expert from the IURC team, who will provide an overview of Horizon Europe programme and will guide through the identification of relevant calls and partners, including case studies. The coach will also explore with participants their interest in cooperating on concrete upcoming calls and discuss next steps for participation of...

The Future of the Curb is Digital – Join Our IURC NA Webinar   The curbside may seem like just the edge of the sidewalk, but it has become one of the most contested and opportunity rich spaces in our cities. Once mainly for parking, today it is the frontline for:   ·         E-commerce deliveries ·         Public transport and cycling infrastructure ·         Outdoor dining and social life ·         Climate resilience through green infrastructure   With demand growing and traditional static management no longer enough,...

Around the world, cities are increasingly challenged by extreme weather and urban flooding. Innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) such as rain gardens, green roofs, bio-retention swales, and blue-green infrastructure are proving to be low-energy, climate-resilient approaches that not only reduce flood risks but also deliver multiple social, environmental, and community benefits. In this IURC NA webinar on NbS, we will explore how leading cities are putting innovation into practice: How mandated requirements are being implemented at scale in large cities. How...

Exploring circular solutions for modernizing the building stock and creating affordable housing There are some exciting advancements in circularity in the built environment but a long-way to go for the widespread adoption of construction and renovation practices that conserve resources, minimize waste, achieve carbon-emissions reduction and, increase durability and longevity of buildings while being cost effective. Cities have a critical role to play in this transformation as they try to address affordable housing challenges, an aging building stock and pursue...