Welcome to the IURC

The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) is a programme funded by the European Union (EU) to promote city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation on sustainable urban development and regional innovation, building partnerships between EU and non-EU sub-national entities at global scale.

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IURC final event group photo
News from IURC

The end of the beginning – leaders gather for IURC final event

Anthony ColcloughOct 25, 202330 min read

“World peace,” “progress,” “unity” and “working together.” These may seem…

IURC at the Cities Forum 2023 in Turin
News from IURC

IURC at the Cities Forum 2023 in Turin

Arianna AmericoMar 23, 20234 min read

Cities around the world share common challenges related to sustainable…

Cooperation hits new levels at IURC Annual Event
News from IURC

Cooperation hits new levels at IURC Annual Event

Anthony ColcloughNov 28, 20229 min read

“This programme brings together cities, regions and people from around…

The Impact of Deliveries on Urban Public Spaces 
News from NA

The Impact of Deliveries on Urban Public Spaces 

IURC North AmericaApr 15, 20252 min read

In this Best Practice, we explore how the rise of e-commerce…

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Shared Mobility: unlocking its public benefits
News from NA

Shared Mobility: unlocking its public benefits

IURC North AmericaMar 20, 20252 min read

Watch the insightful webinar on YouTube. The future of urban…

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Harnessing Reuse for Local Benefits: Best Practices in Action 
News from NA

Harnessing Reuse for Local Benefits: Best Practices in Action 

IURC North AmericaMar 20, 20252 min read

As cities strive to build a more sustainable and circular economy,…

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Upcoming Events

There are currently no events planned. Check out our past events below.

Past Events

Innovations in the built environment

May, 7th

Exploring circular solutions for modernizing the building stock and creating affordable housing There are some exciting advancements in circularity in the built environment but a long-way to go for the...
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Circular Economy- Waste Management
Shared Mobility: Unlocking Its Public Benefits

March, 19th

The future of urban transportation is evolving rapidly, and shared mobility is at the forefront of this transformation. Experts from the Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport (SUMT) IURC-NA network gathered for an...
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Urban Agenda / Planning
Revitalizing Underutilized Areas for Social, Environmental, and Economic Transformation

February, 19th

Transforming underused or abandoned urban spaces is a universal challenge, regardless of a city’s size or scale. These areas often signify untapped opportunities for socio-economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social...
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Urban Agenda / Planning

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