David Zeller - 国际城市和区域合作

Catalonia and Jeju Deepen Cooperation on Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy Innovation

Catalonia and Jeju strengthened their cooperation on green hydrogen, clean mobility and industrial decarbonisation during a special session at the Green Hydrogen Global Forum, building on international collaboration supported through the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme. The discussions highlighted the strong alignment between Catalonia and Jeju as both regions pursue ambitious climate and clean-energy goals. Jeju is targeting...

Strategy Driving Digitalisation, Not the Other Way Around

A recurring message during Melbourne?s IURC study visit to Tampere has been clear: digitalisation should support city strategy, not become an end in itself. In Tampere, that means using data and digital tools to improve quality of life while advancing climate adaptation and biodiversity goals. The City of Tampere has developed a strong reputation for the progress it has made...

Melbourne and Tampere Explore How AI Can Work for People in the City

How can cities ensure that digitalisation serves people rather than becoming an end in itself? During Melbourne?s study visit to Tampere, representatives from the two cities explored this question through discussions on artificial intelligence, the ?Citiverse? and the governance of increasingly digital urban environments. The City of Tampere has been addressing this challenge for more than a decade, developing approaches...

Digital Resources Help Citizens Participate in Urban Planning

Melbourne and Tampere are continuing their exchange through IURC Community of Practice (CoP) 10, exploring how data, digital tools and artificial intelligence can support more effective citizen participation and sustainable urban development. Building on their discussions during Melbourne?s study visit to Tampere, representatives from the two cities have explored in greater depth how digital resources can help residents engage with...

Exploring How Digitalisation Can Support Sustainable Urban Development

Representatives from Melbourne, Australia, travelled to Tampere, Finland, for their first IURC study visit, exploring how digital tools can support sustainable urban development, strengthen citizen participation and contribute to major urban regeneration projects. Melbourne representatives visited Tampere this week to gain a deeper understanding of the Finnish city?s approach to sustainable urban development, with particular attention to its creative and...

IURC Highlights the Role of City-to-City Partnerships in Disaster Recovery

What is the best way for city-to-city partnerships to contribute to humanitarian and recovery efforts after a city experiences a major natural or human-made disaster? This was the question at the heart of a panel discussion at the Global Cities New Zealand conference, hosted by Christchurch City on 4 September 2026. The date held particular significance, marking the sixteenth anniversary...

Generalitat Valenciana Highlights upcoming IURC Climate Adaptation Mission

The IURC programme 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...

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