Ashish Verma

environmentalist, trader, economy, politics, international biz.

[IURC Programme @IURC_Programme]

Australian local government news story about @iurc_aa mission to Gippsland including statements by @EUinAus HoD Ambassador Gabriele Visentin #GNEC2026. #EnergyTransition.

One Gippsland powers up global partnerships https://t.co/L0ZHkJoiVs

Thanks to @EU_FPI @EUinmyRegion.

[IURC Programme @IURC_Programme]

@EUinAus @EU_FPI Meetings at @OneGippsland ports of Barry Beach & Anthony Port, connected to projected offshore #RenewableEnergy zone. @MarinusLink underground works for energy connection to grid at #Hazelwood. EU-Australia #EnergyTransition. Thx2 @EU_FPI, @EUinAus.

[IURC Programme @IURC_Programme]

Day 4, EU-regions' experts in #Gippsland. Meeting with #StarOfTheSouth project staff, #WellingtonShire authorities and #OneGippsland. Job opportunities for local community in offshore wind. #EUrenewablesExperience for Australia's #EnergyTransition. Thanks to @EUinAus @EU_FPI

[IURC Programme @IURC_Programme]

@iurc_aa experts from #Bremen, #Lodzkje learning @ENGIE_AU #HazelwoodMine rehabilitation project after decommission of coal extraction & powering activities in 2017. Earthworks ongoing to build a pit lake, subject to Government approval.
#energyTransition. Thx2 @EUinAus @EU_FPI

[Delegación de la Comunitat Valenciana en Bruselas @delcomval_UE]

🌍 La CV acogerá una misión internacional de regiones y ciudades de Europa y Asia sobre soluciones frente a fenómenos climáticos extremos

La @generalitat compartirá sus estrategias de adaptación y resiliencia en el marco del programa @IURC_Programme

https://t.co/209CaQ2gUR

[Pablo Gándara @pegandara]

Start of @iurc_aa mission to #VictoriaState, #Melbourne and #Gippsland. Renewable energy cooperation & #energyTransition talks with #Bremen and #Lodz experts. #OffshoreWind meeting with #VictoriaStateEnergyGroup & @GermanChamberOz. Supported by @EUinAus, @EU_FPI, @EUinmyRegion.

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

The 3rd #IURC CoP14 webinar brought together cities from 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇮🇳 India, 🇪🇸 Spain & 🇧🇬 Bulgaria to share practical solutions on #HeatResilience, #AirQuality & #PublicHealth.
Read: https://t.co/tva7r3o0jj

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

Sustainable tourism is about more than attracting visitors—it can restore ecosystems, strengthen communities and create new economic opportunities.

👉https://t.co/qbk8oVpiWc

#EUForeignPolicy #IURC #SustainableTourism #Malaysia #NatureBasedSolutions #SmartTourism #EUFunds

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

Day 2 - Cities sharing solutions, inspiring action.

At #IURC CoP5, Debrecen, Sofia, Granada, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Iskandar Malaysia showcased innovative approaches to ♻️ circular economy and 💧 water challenges.

Together, accelerating sustainable and resilient urban futures.

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

#IURC CoP5 Circular Economy Cities developing pilot projects in #IskandarMalaysia: #CircularWaterPlatform & #CircularEconomyLab. Thx2 @EU_FPI

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

Day 2 in #SeberangPerai 🇲🇾 showcased the power of community-based #tourism. Visits to Kampung Agong's eco-tourism park and Pasir Badak fish market were followed by discussions with local tourism stakeholders on sustainable tourism and local economic development. #IURC Thx to EU

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

Authorised representatives signed a Declaration of Collaboration expressing a shared intention to strengthen cooperation through knowledge exchange, peer learning, technical sessions, study visits and the co-design of future pilot actions.

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

A significant moment for international city cooperation at #WCS2026.

Representatives from the EU, Coimbra 🇵🇹, Gangtok 🇮🇳, Seberang Perai 🇲🇾, Leh 🇮🇳, Prato 🇮🇹, Messina 🇮🇹 and Jeonju 🇰🇷 came together under IURC CoP 3 on Smart Sustainable Eco-Tourism.
@EU_FPI

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

Now at Singapore's Housing & Development Board (HDB), one of the world's most successful public housing systems, providing homes for more than 80% of Singapore's population and shaping the nation's approach to affordable housing and urban development.

#EUForeignPolicy #WCS2026

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

21 Communities of Practice. One global network of innovators.

At #WCS2026 in Singapore, IURC cities and regions showcased progress on joint action plans and pilot projects spanning climate adaptation, circular economy, hydrogen, housing, sustainable tourism and more.

@EU_FPI

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

🌏 CoP #5: Smart Circular Cities, hosted by Iskandar Malaysia, brought city partners together to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and explore pilot projects on wastewater, waste and sustainable urban development. Together, we're turning collaboration into action. ♻️

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

Day 1 - 🌱 From sustainable farming practices to the transformation of the Juru River into an ecotourism destination, IURC CoP 3 in Seberang Perai showcased innovative solutions for smart, sustainable tourism. Thanks to the EU for bringing us together.

#IURC #EcoTourism

[IURC Asia & Australasia (Japan) @iurc_aa_japan]

The Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)s delegation of six, are in Osaka (June 8th, 9th) discussing dig'ital governance (including Ai) and visiting related initiatives at "Grand Green in Umekita" and "Osaka City's Waterworks Bureau". Active discussions are seen among the experts

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

📍 1 week to go. On 16 June, IURC Asia & Australasia's 2nd Global Thematic Workshop lands at #WCS2026 Singapore — confirmed Strategic Partner (CLC & URA). ~100 delegates, 30 EU cities, 16 EU regions. https://t.co/BtbTAxWOCI
#IURC #EUCityDiplomacy

[IURC Asia & Australasia @iurc_aa]

100 city and regional leaders. 21 Communities of Practice. Turning cooperation into action.

This week, #IURC gathers delegates from Europe, Asia & Australasia at #WCS2026 in Singapore to advance pilot projects and strengthen international city and regional cooperation.