Cross-Border Urban Collaboration​

The European Union’s “Interreg” program funds cross-border projects, such as the “Rhine-Ruhr” region (Germany/Netherlands), which shares public transit and energy resources. The “Greater Bay Area” (China), linking Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong, promotes economic integration through shared infrastructure. Cross-border collaboration helps cities tackle global challenges like climate change and inequality, leveraging collective resources.​

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