Category: News from Asia & Australasia

EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation: Webinar on Advanced Air Mobility in the EU and Japan

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) refers to the evolution of aviation and transportation through the development of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, often referred to as flying cars. AAM envisions a future where these innovative aircrafts provide efficient and rapid transportation solutions to address urban congestion and provide point-to-point transportation solutions for short to medium distances. Unlike traditional aircraft that require...

IURC Portuguese Eco-School Delegation to Seberang Perai

11-16 September 2023 The Seberang Perai City Council hosted the Camilo Castelo Branco School Group (AECCB) delegation which was jointly led by Ms. Raquel Azevedo, Coordinator of the Eco-Schools Programme and Chef Ricardo Lanção, Professional Cooking and Pastry Technician at the AE Camila Castelo Branco (AECCB) of Famalicão. Two top students Mr. Gabriel Torres and Mr. Joāo Fontes were selected...

EU-NZ Pilot Action: Malaga Experts visit Christchurch Innovation Expo 2023

Three delegates from the IURC pilot city of Malaga participated at the Innovation Expo 2023 held in Christchurch - New Zealand - on 10th and 11th September 2023. Hosted by Smart Christchurch, the Spanish delegation looks to share experiences with the Christchurch Innovation Ecosystem. The delegation of Malaga includes Nieves Fernández (Architect and Environmental Urban Planner from Malaga Municipality), Patricia...

Dublin delegation visits Seoul to initiate a pilot project on Urban Mobility and Digital Transition

26-30 August 2023 Supported by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme funded by the European Union (EU), Dublin City Council sent a 3-person delegation to Seoul (Republic of Korea) to initiate pilot project implementation in the fields of urban mobility and digital transition. This study visit is part of the competitive award given by the European Union, aiming to further develop the cooperation in building data-analytic...

Hamburg delegates visit Canberra and Melbourne

A delegation from the City of Hamburg held meetings with the local authorities of Canberra (ACT) and Melbourne from 25-31 August 2023. The delegation consisted of: Thomas Jacob and Sabine Schubbe, Senate Chancellery, European Affairs, International Projects Thomas Eichhorn and Dr. Michael Fischer, Agency für Spatial Information and Surveying Wolfgang Hoefs, New Mobility Solutions. The activity was jointly funded by the Hamburg...

EU-NZ: Nelson delegates visit to Lemvig, Denmark

A delegation from Nelson (New Zealand) visited Lemvig (Denmark) from 16-19 August 2023. The delegation was comprised of five people from Wakatū Incorporation, the Whakarewa Trust and Nelson City. Miriana Stephens, Wakatū Incorporation, https://www.wakatu.org/ Joanie Wilson, Whakarewa Trust, https://www.nrait.co.nz/ Rohan O’Neill-Stevens, Deputy Mayor, Nelson City, http://www.nelson.govt.nz/ Mereama Chase, Whakarewa Trust, https://www.nrait.co.nz/ Iain Sheves, Wakatū Incorporation, https://www.wakatu.org/ The purpose of the...

Sofia – Semarang: Webinar on Tram Transportation

Learning, sharing experiences, best practices, the use of tram as public transport The collaboration between Sofia and Semarang cities is part of a global urban excellence network consisting of 130 cities, initiated by IURC and funded by the EU. The primary objective of this initiative is to address urban development challenges, with mobility being a significant concern worldwide. Trams are...

Professional Certification with Laboratory and Workshops: Green Design and Nature-based Solutions

MELAKARIVER FLOWS INTO STANTERNO RIVER: MEETING OF MINDS OF TWO IURC CITIES The Melaka Historic City Council officials (see attached profiles) have completed Phase 1 of the certification course (see attached pedagogical flow) provided jointly by the University of Bologna and GREEENARCO srl. on 26 and 27 July successfully. Phase 2 of the certification course will be continued in September...

New Plymouth (New Zealand) Delegation visited Vilnius (Lithuania)

Led by Deputy Mayor David Bublitz, a delegation from New Plymouth District Council and affiliated institutions visited counterparts in Vilnius to exchange views about energy transition, climate action and smart city developments. The 4-day study visit (which followed a visit of Vilnius delegates to New Plymouth in 2022) led to the signing of an MoU between both sides with concrete areas...

Official Launching of Seberang Perai City Council’s Second Pilot Project “Eco-School Vocational Training Programme” at Valdor Secondary School, Seberang Perai

Today is the opening ceremony of the Eco School Vocational Training Programme at Valdor Secondary School, Seberang Perai. It was officially launched by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang in the presence of over 120 pax. This is the Seberang Perai City Council's second pilot project featured in the International Urban and Regional Cooperation for Asia-Australasia...