Month: February 2021

UCLG ASPAC, as the largest section of UCLG, plays its role as representative of local governments in the Asia Pacific region. With intense preparation, and to fulfill its Secretariat role, UCLG ASPAC held its bi-annual Council Meeting on Thursday (25/02) at Plataran, Senayan, South Jakarta. Due to social restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of …

RELEASE: UCLG ASPAC 2021 Council Meeting “Kicking of the New Chapter” Read More »

UCLG Retreat and Campus is an annual event held by the UCLG WORLD, and this year, the 7th   UCLG Retreat and Campus was held on the 15-22 February 2021. Carrying the theme “A Global Community That Cares” this year event is aimed to gives the opportunity to all members to discuss how to capitalize this …

UCLG RETREAT AND CAMPUS ASIA PACIFIC PRIORITIES FEEDING THE AGENDA Read More »

19 February 2021 | THE United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) CIFAL Jeju organised a webinar on “Localisation of the SDGs: Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)-based Ways Forward.” UCLG ASPAC was invited as one of resource persons together with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and United Nation Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). There …

SDGs Localisation: Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)-Based Ways Forward Read More »

UCLG ASPAC and Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) collaborative programme on Blended Learning Course (BLC) for Local Governments has reached out wide areas of role and function in the local government structure. This is a positive signal, as the SDGs localisation does need collaborative efforts from all sectors and levels. One of the good examples was …

Looking Closer to Civil Service Police Unit of Pontianak and Contribution to SDGs Localisation Read More »

RESPONDING to the global climate change crisis, city of Gunsan announced its ambition to run renewable energy programmes together with people in 2021. Gunsan also sets plan to promote various policies and development projects on Saemangeum more systematically to ensure public are well informed. 1. Citizen-Participated Renewable Energy Generation Programme City of Gunsan involves local …

Gunsan: Putting People First in Running Renewable Energy Read More »

DAEJEON Metropolitan City puts special attention on its people’s mental health. To ensure people can easily reach out for mental support, the city started the operation of “Mind Talk Talk Bus,”a service for psychological support, along with the “Daejeon Regional Mental Health Welfare Centre.” This is also a response of the city not only to …

Daejeon’s “Mind Talk Talk” Bus: Supporting Citizens’ Mental Health Read More »

February 2021 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC and the European Union (EU) collaborative programme on Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) ensured cities’ needs for inclusive and climate resilient goal achieved by linking them with the right partners. It was conducted through a five-day Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in thematic sectors from 1 to 4 …

Linking Cities’ Needs with Partners’ Capacities: For Inclusive and Resilient Cities Read More »

8 September – 17 October 2021 | Cheongju – The 2021 Cheongju Craft Biennale, the world’s first and the most significant event in the world of crafts and an international exhibition representing craft cities around the world will be held from September 8 to October 17 this year in the Culture Factory and nearby areas …

2021 Cheongju Craft Biennale: The World’s First and Highest Level Craft Exhibition Read More »