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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Real cities, real solutions. We're working with New Taipei & Kaohsiung on circular economy governance and implementation — one of many examples of how EU–Asia city-to-city cooperation drives progress on net-zero, AI-driven urban solutions and digital governance. #EUForeignPolicy
Advancing the EU–Asia city cooperation on circular economy, AI-driven urban solutions, net-zero transition & digital governance! Through the IURC Asia Australasia project, we are working on circular economy governance & implementation with New Taipei & Kaohsiung cities in #Taiwan. This is a concrete example of how we are strengthening city-to-city cooperation between the EU & Asia.
This is #EUForeignPolicy in action! #SmartCities
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🌍Day 2 of the #IURC Global Thematic Networking @ #SCEWC25 focused on turning ideas into action—with matchmaking, pilot meetings & city spotlights linking Europe, the Americas & Asia/Australasia 🤝
Together, shaping sustainable & connected cities. 🌱✨
@EU_FPI #EUForeignPolicy
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8 Nov 2025
🌍 Global cooperation in action!
At #SCEWC25, the IURC Global Thematic Networking Event gathered 240 delegates from 130 cities & regions across Europe, the Americas, & Asia–Australasia — driving #Innovation, #Sustainability & #ClimateAction through city-to-city partnerships.
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🌍 Global cooperation in action!
At #SCEWC25, the IURC Global Thematic Networking Event gathered 240 delegates from 130 cities & regions across Europe, the Americas, & Asia–Australasia — driving #Innovation, #Sustainability & #ClimateAction through city-to-city partnerships.
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8 Nov 2025
Day 2 featured matchmaking and pilot-action meetings in meeting rooms and at the EU Pavilion with @Mayors4Climate — visiting exhibitors, connecting leaders, researchers, and innovators to design new joint projects for sustainable urban futures. 🤝💡
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8 Nov 2025
Day 3 took cooperation into the field with site visits to Barcelona’s innovation ecosystem — from supercomputing and agri-tech to the hydrogen-powered Port of Barcelona. 🚀⚓
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The visit focused on the Port’s hydrogen and Blue Economy strategy, highlighting its efforts toward decarbonisation through electrification, energy efficiency, and sustainable fuel management.
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8 Nov 2025
Unfortunately due to a strong storm, the visit to the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, the Agropolis Research Hub (UPC) and ERA Gavà-Viladecans Environmental Recovery Area was cancelled by the city authorities. However, IURC delegates could still visit the Barcelona Port.
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IURCテーマ別グローバル ネットワーキング イベントに参加する愛知県、京都府、大阪府、広島県、名古屋市、大阪市、北九州市が、欧州、アジア、ラテンアメリカの約２００名の代表と議論。#DX #スタートアップ #気候変動 #水素戦略 #フード #IURC #EUForeignPolicy #SCEWC25 @EU Funds @EuinmyRegion
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IURCテーマ別グローバル ネットワーキング イベントに参加する愛知県、京都府、大阪府、広島県が欧州、アジア、ラテンアメリカの約２００名の前に発表 #DX #スタートアップ #気候変動 #水素戦略 #フード #IURC #EUForeignPolicy #SCEWC25
@EU Funds @EuinmyRegion
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4 Nov 2025
Oriol Escardibul, Secretary General at the Min. of Research and Universities, Gov't of Catalonia, welcomed participants to #SCEWC25, underlined the vital role of knowledge, research & innovation in shaping sustainable cities.
#EUForeignPolicy #EUinMyRegion #SmartCities @EU_FPI
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4 Nov 2025
The #IURC Global Thematic Networking Event kicks off at #SCEWC25 in Barcelona!
Lorena Elvira, Sec. General for EU and Foreign Action, Gov't of Catalonia, highlights Catalonia’s strong commitment to global cooperation and sustainable urban development.
#EUinMyRegion #SmartCities
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2 Nov 2025
🌍 #IURC brings 240 global city leaders to Barcelona for its Global Thematic Networking Event at #SCEWC25!
🇪🇺🤝🌎 Cities & regions from Europe, Asia, LAC, NA & Australasia unite to drive #ClimateAction, #Innovation & #UrbanTransformation.
#EUForeignPolicy #SmartCities
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Looking forward to convening our delegates from 5 continents next week in Barcelona!
31 Oct 2025
🌍260 city & regional leaders from 130 cities will join the #IURC Global Networking Event at #SCEWC25 in Barcelona!
IURC links 87 EU cities & regions with 108 global partners driving #ClimateAction, #Innovation & #UrbanCooperation
#EUForeignPolicy #SmartCities #Sustainability
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13 Oct 2025
🌍Cartagena de Indias, Bologna & Concepción shared strategies on #AffordableHousing, #ClimateResilience & #Inclusion
Story at: bit.ly/4n4cUL4
Speakers: María Abondano, Francesco Nelli, Natalia Torres
Moderators: Berta Fernández & Tatiane Martins
@EU_FPI #EUForeignPolicy
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8 Oct 2025
IURC kicks off its first Thematic Cluster breakout session on #RegionalInnovation—uniting 50 experts across 4 focus areas: Industrial Modernisation, Agri-Food, Clean Energy & Blue Economy 📷bit.ly/4nEE38a
Thanks to @EU_FPI
#EUForeignPolicy #IURC #Innovation #SCEWC25
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