Month: June 2022

14 June 2022 | UCLG ASPAC sanitation programme Municipalities Network Advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia (MuNASS) II moves forward. This time, the programme team ensured the project’s sustainability through partnership. The Municipal Association of Bangladesh (MAB), the lead institution for the implementation in Bangladesh, and the International Training Network – Bangladesh University of Engineering …

MAB and ITN-BUET in Bangladesh: Fostering Strategic Partneship for MuNASS-II Read More »

June 2022 | UCLG ASPAC collaborative programme for localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan, LEAD for SDGs, an initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and UCLG ASPAC, recorded substantial progress in their efforts to mainstream SDGs localisation. Included in the activities were more districts outreach for SDGs mainstreaming, new leader engagement, and …

LEAD for SDGs in Pakistan: District Outreach, New Leader Engagement, Celebrating Independent Women Candidates in Election Read More »

JUNE 2022 | UCLG ASPAC collaborative programme for Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC), an initiative funded by the European Union (EU), organised training on Adaptation and Mitigation to strengthen the ownership of climate response for local government in Gorontalo and Kupang. The training activities brought together various related stakeholders, from local government institutions, media, …

CRIC Training: Strengthening Local Ownership for Climate Action Read More »

14 June 2022 | UCLG ASPAC, in partnership with the Kuala Lumpur Regional Training Centre (KLRTC), organised a webinar entitled “Getting into Action: Disasters Prevention for Cities Resilience.” The event was an experience sharing the local government of Kuala Lumpur to cities and as an occasion to learn from others with similar experiences. The event …

KLRTC-UCLG ASPAC Webinar: Localising Disaster Risk Prevention in Asia-Pacific Cities Read More »

6 June 2022, Jakarta | UCLG ASPAC and the Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation (KAIDEC) signed a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to promote Official Development Assistance (ODA) under the framework of UCLG ASPAC Humanitarian Development (HDP) Nexus Committee, led by Province of Gyeonggi. Founded in 2007, KAIDEC is Korea’s representative association in the …

UCLG ASPAC-KAIDEC LoA Signing: Collaboration to Promote Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Works Read More »

The International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21 recognises cities and individuals that contributed to culture as a key dimension in sustainable cities. The 5th edition of the Award specifically aimed to recognise best practices that promoted cultural rights in the context of the COVID-19 crisis and post-pandemic recovery, and/or promoted culture as …

5th International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21: 3 ASPAC Cities Receive Special Mentions Read More »

AS the primary city in Chungcheong province, Daejeon is a vital transportation hub connecting the central and lower areas of Korea, as well as the largest science and research city where Daeduk R&D Innopolis is located. Daejeon is also an icon for food lovers in Korea; the city is especially known for bread and noodle …

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1 June 2022 | TO improve the business environment in Yiwu, spread traditional Chinese culture, help foreign friends to understand China (and Yiwu), and blend into the local community through culture, Yiwu City brought a series of traditional cultural activities to foreigners in Yiwu. On June 1, Yiwu Foreign Affairs Office and other relevant authorities …

Yiwu: Traditional Cultural Activities Come to Foreigners Read More »

9-10 June 2022 | UCLG ASPAC and Xi’an Municipal Government organised an International Forum “Join Hands to Build Robust, Green, and Balanced Cities for the Future,” back-to-back with the First Session of UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting 2022. The Forum came at the right time as it provided valuable insights from distinguished local leaders for …

UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau 2022: For Cities and Local Governments to be Balanced and More Sustainable   Read More »