Month: December 2019

2 – 6 December 2019 | GUANGZHOU – One of the crucial elements for sustainable urban life is to enable city to contextualise and reshape its various aspects taking into consideration the local conditions and needs. To assist Asia-Pacific cities in this respect, UCLG ASPAC supported Guangzhou City in organising the 3rd Workshop for Thought …

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12 December 2019 I KATHMANDU – Following the announcement of the Government of Nepal to submit for the second time the Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2020, UCLG ASPAC is collaborating with Nepal’s Local Government Associations (LGAs) and UCLG World to ensure strong local …

Strengthening Local Government Associations’ Engagement in the Voluntary National Review (VNR) Read More »

14 December 2019 I KATHMANDU – UCLG ASPAC Manifesto (2015-2020) has served as strategic guidelines to stimulate the needed improvements toward the fulfilment of UCLG ASPAC’s vision and mission. As we are approaching the final year of the current Manifesto, it is a critical time to reflect on the implementation progress and the strategic priorities …

UCLG ASPAC Members Discuss and Set Priorities for the Manifesto 2020-2025 Read More »

12-13 December 2019 I KATHMANDU – In order to strengthen the SDGs localisation and Voluntary National Review (VNR) preparation, UCLG ASPAC collaborated with Local Government Associations (LGAs) and UCLG Learning Programme, in conducting a Learning Workshop on SDGs Localisation, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 12th and 13th  December 2019.  The Workshop, funded by the European Union …

Representatives of Local Government Associations from Five Asian Countries Complete a Course on Localising SDGs Read More »

19-22 November 2019 I BRUSSELS – UCLG ASPAC’s team working under the International Urban Cooperation Programme (IUC), an initiative funded by the European Union (EU) to support the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), took part in the event that brought together a global alliance to combat climate change. A series of …

Joins a Global Meeting to Discuss Support to Mayors’ Climate Actions in Southeast Asia Read More »

17 December 2019 I SOLO – Built on their commitments to integrate culture as part of city development, local artists from Jeju and Surakarta teamed up to work on a joint project facilitated by UCLG ASPAC. The end result is a fun, creative and artistic space for children as well as parents to enjoy at …

The Power of Art and Culture Brings UCLG ASPAC Members Closer Read More »

2 – 6 December 2019 | GUANGZHOU – One of the key ideas for sustainable urban life is to allow city contextualise its various aspects and to reshape by considering the context of local people. Responding to this, UCLG ASPAC highly supports the initiative of Guangzhou City in organising the third Workshop for Thought Leaders …

Guangzhou Workshop for Thought Leaders: Paving Towards a Vibrant City Read More »