The EU-funded International Urban & Regional Cooperation programme helps cities and regions worldwide link up and share solutions to common challenges.
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🚍 Day 1 of the IURC Seoul–Rotterdam Study Visit explored how AI, data & autonomous mobility are shaping urban transport—from TOPIS and Level 4 AVs to AI-driven policymaking at Seoul Smart Life Week. More from Seoul tomorrow.
#IURC #UrbanMobility #AI @EU_FPI
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🏗️ Day 3 of the IURC Melbourne Study Visit explored how modern construction methods and factory prefabrication could help accelerate affordable housing delivery—while addressing regulation, quality and financing.
#IURC #AffordableHousing #EUForeignPolicy @EU_FPI @EUinmyRegion
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Great to see Enyhwhere from Île-de-France taking the stage at the global-startup-expo.com—another example of IURC connections helping innovative European startups build international visibility and opportunities.
#IURC #Startup #Innovation #ÎledeFrance #Osaka
Great to see Île-de-France and Catalonia bringing innovation to Osaka, with Enywhere and Oxyhyd joining the IURC delegation for a week of exchange, connections and new opportunities. #IURC #DeepTech #Innovation @EU_FPI
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Great to see IURC Asia & Australasia’s CoP 3 on Hydrogen Markets and Industries in Osaka, exploring green energy and deep-tech opportunities at Global Startup Expo 2026. #IURC #Hydrogen
On October 5th, members to the Community of Practice (CoP) Hydrogen Markets and Industries gathered in Osaka Prefecture, Japan for the annual Global Startup Expo 2026, a deeptech event which includes "green energy" among the topics. #IURC #EUForeignPolicy @EU @EuinmyRegion #DX
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Melbourne has welcomed IURC delegates from Berlin, Valencia and the Basque Country for a Study Visit on affordable housing and modern construction methods. 🏘️
The week combines site visits, policy exchange and work towards a shared IURC pilot action.
#IURC #Housing #Melbourne
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A researcher-turned-local government professional reflects on how Coimbra’s EU-supported blue economy ecosystem connects schools, academia, entrepreneurs and the wider community—breaking down barriers and creating new paths for collaboration. #IURC #BlueEconomy #Coimbra
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IURC brings #Christchurch and #Granada Province together for the first time. During their Coimbra study visit, partners discover shared approaches—from geoparks to the blue economy—and new opportunities linking Europe with Asia-Pacific.
#IURC #BlueEconomy @EU_FPI
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Day 1 in #Coimbra
@iurc_aa #CoP11 delegates explored the #Mondego estuary with #MAREFOZ/#UCBlue & #CIMRC, focusing on monitoring, climate adaptation & the #BlueEconomy
Further visits to #SeaPower & @IPN_Coimbra with #ESABICPortugal, #GoCoimbra & #CoimbraSupernova
Thx @EU_FPI
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Day 2 in Granada broadened the #IURC CoP-11 exchange through visits to the University of Granada MediaLab and Granada Health Sciences Technology Park, exploring living labs, academic engagement and health innovation as new areas for cooperation.
#EUForeignPolicy #IURC @EU_FPI
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Recibimos a representantes de Australia y Nueva Zelanda de la red internacional #HumanSmartLivingLab, vinculada al programa europeo #IURC.
Almagruz y Fonelas han servido para compartir nuestra experiencia en gobernanza, participación y Carta del Paisaje. #GeoparquedeGranada
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The latest edition of @CLCsg’s ACT Now! features an IURC case study by @pegandara and Jacqueline Chang on how international city partnerships are delivering real-world impact across Europe, Asia & Australasia.
Read more:
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#EUForeignPolicy #WCS2026
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The visit also included Purullena and Fonelas, where local partners shared experience in governance, citizen participation, research, conservation and heritage management—showing how territorial cooperation can move from exchange to practical learning.
Thanks to: @EU_FPI
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Three cooperation areas stood out: Christchurch’s interest in Granada’s Landscape Charter, support on a pathway towards UNESCO Global Geopark status, and further exchange on agrifood and demand-driven vocational training.
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How can cities turn data into better decisions?
Through #IURC, Hamburg, the Barcelona Metropolitan Region and Christchurch are sharing practical approaches to urban data, digital twins, AI and smarter public services.
🔗 iurc.eu/2026/09/24/from-data…
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How can regions help farmers test new land-use ideas and turn them into viable innovation?
An #IURC Advanced Cooperation Mission in Ljubljana brings together partners from Slovenia, Denmark & New Zealand for site visits, knowledge exchange and strategic planning.
#EUForeignPolicy
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The visit also included Purullena and Fonelas, where local partners shared experience in governance, citizen participation, research, conservation and heritage management-showing how territorial cooperation can move from exchange to practical learning.
Thanks to: @EU_FPI
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