Year: 2021

Asia & Australasia: Webinar on Tactical Urbanism – Part 2

Over the past decade, the concept of tactical urbanism (also known as “urban prototyping”) has gained a strong pace in many cities around the globe. Pedestrian plazas, pop-up bike lanes, pop-up parks and innovative playgrounds are just some of the examples developed by city authorities and civil society to improve the liveability of their cities. Actions are piloted in the...

EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation: Webinar on Food Tech in the EU and Japan

It is not only in industrial manufacturing but also in the food sector that vigorous changes towards green transition are taking place. There is a growing focus on 'food innovation', or food tech, which encompasses the entire food value chains including agriculture, food production, distribution, food service, food preparation, retail and delivery, restaurants, and among others, people’s dietary habits and...

IURC NA- Baltimore Urban Regeneration & Economic Development for Social Inclusion Event

10 - 12 May 2023 On 10th-12th May, a cohort of 21 IURC cities gathered in Baltimore, USA, to create professional connections and networks while facilitating knowledge sharing on Urban Regeneration and Economic Development for Social Inclusion topics such as key urban regeneration and economic development challenges, economic inclusion & community impact, public-private partnerships, sustainable waterfront development, adaptive reuse & neighborhood regeneration,...

Energy Transition and Hydrogen in the EU and Japan webinar by EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation

The EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation Program's webinar on Energy Transition and Hydrogen held on April 27 from 9:00-10:30 CEST aimed to introduce the respective initiatives of European regions and Japanese prefectures for the development and diffusion of hydrogen. The rationale of the webinar lays on the fact that hydrogen energy, which emits no CO2 during consumption is being emphasized as...

Smart Specialisation Strategy for Startups and Open Innovation Webinar by EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation

The EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation Program's webinar on Smart Specialization Strategy for Startups and Open Innovation held on April 26 from 9:00-10:30 CEST aimed to serve as a platform for EU regions and Japanese prefectures to exchange information and best practices on how innovation creation is developing through supporting startups and the promotion of open innovation in line with the...

Webinar 15 “15-minutes city: promoting sustainable mobility in Umea (Sweden) and Valencia (Spain)”

We are very pleased to invite you to join us for the webinar "15-minutes city: promoting sustainable mobility in Umea (Sweden) and Valencia (Spain)”. The event is organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme on Wednesday, May 17th at 09:00 CDT/17:00 CST. The webinar will have a duration of 75 minutes and offer simultaneous interpretation...

IURC-China Webinar: Empowering SMEs through Digital Skills & Talent Development

On May 5th, 2023, a constructive IURC-China cooperation webinar was held, bringing together pilot cities and regions from Region of Western Greece, Alentejo Region, Fuenlabrada, and Hangzhou, to address the current challenges and share good practices related to digital skills for SMEs. Presentations of the Good Practices Mr. CHEN Jian, the Deputy Director of the Cross-border E-commerce Pilot Zone Office in Hangzhou...

IURC-LA & CITINOVA co-hosted an international encounter on circular economy solutions in Fortaleza in May 04-05

On May 4th and 5th, 2023, IURC Latin America co-hosted with the Municipality of Fortaleza and the Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (CITINOVA) the two-day event “Circular Economy & Waste Management: Toward more sustainable solutions for cities and regions” in Fortaleza, Brazil. The event is part of EU-Brazil circular economy roadshow, with events also taking place in Rio de...

IURC Team Visited Alentejo Region

The IURC China team's study visit to the Alentejo region of Portugal provided a comprehensive understanding of the region's potential as an emerging hub for innovation and sustainable development. The visit showcased various projects, initiatives, and potential cooperation with Chinese cities in the areas of Vocational Education and Training Renewable Energy Green Port and Logistics: The Alentejo 2030 Digital Agenda,...

Bangkok and Milan implement pilot action on food policy and plan exchange visit

On 27 April, Bangkok and Milan held a meeting to provide updates on Bangkok’s District Food Management Sandbox initiative and discuss the programme of an exchange visit in which Bangkok will take part in Milan. The participants on the Bangkok side included the food policy working group, set up for cooperation with Milan within the IURC framework and led by...