Month: November 2024

Supporting Jeonju Future Cities Forum 2024: Advancing Urban Sustainability and Empowering Youth

November 11-13, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC supported city of Jeonju in hosting Jeonju Future Cities Forum 2024, held from November 11 to 13, 2024. The event convened global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore practical solutions for sustainable urban development. The forum emphasised collaboration, technological innovation, and cultural preservation as critical pillars of future urban …

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Supporting Malaysian-ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: A Year of Unity and Progress

UCLG ASPAC, Secretariat of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), took note the transition of ASEAN’s Chairmanship from Lao PDR to Malaysia in 2025, as symbolically suggested by the passing of gavel to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Closing Ceremony of the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane on October 11, 2024. UCLG ASPAC …

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UCLG ASPAC Champions Humanistic Urban Development at the 11th 21st Century Human Values Forum

October 31 – November 3, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC supported Andong, the active member, hosting the 11th 21st Century Human Values Forum from 31 October to 3 November 2024. The Forum focused on integrating human values into urban governance and promoting sustainable urban development. Representing UCLG ASPAC, Ms. Noraini Roslan, Mayor of Klang, Malaysia, on …

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Donation from JCI Seojeonju: Shared Commitment to Support Youth Focused Initiatives

November 11, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC received a meaningful donation from Junior Chamber International (JCI) Seojeonju, dedicated to supporting youth-focused initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. Dr Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, accepted the donation during the Jeonju Future City Forum 2024, held on 11 November in Jeonju City, reflecting a shared commitment …

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UCLG ASPAC at COP29: Amplifying A Call to Deliver for Efficient Loss and Damage Responses at the Local and Regional Level

November 17-22, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC actively played its strategic role in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, organised by the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) and hosted by Azerbaijan Government. UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, was appointed to act as an expert and facilitator …

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Urban-Act at the WUF12: Active Engagement, Advancing Discussion, and Network Building

November 4-7, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC was actively involved at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), fostering global dialogue, collaboration, and practical solutions for urban sustainability, climate resilience, and innovative governance. UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the Urban-Act Project, facilitated its 14 Urban-Act pilot cities to participate in the various insightful events and discussion …

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Chasing the Dream of “Rock Home Town”: Igniting Youthful Passion in Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang city (China) has a longstanding connection with rock music. The name of Shijiazhuang city itself can be literally translated into “Rock Home Town” in English. “Shi” for the “Rock”, “Jia” for the “Home” and “Zhuang” for the “Town”.  It is the birthplace of Popular Songs, China’s first rock magazine, and the influential I Love …

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Towards Sustainable Urban Future: CRIC 2nd Panel of Experts on Waste Management and Bioregional Solutions in Bali

October 28-31, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) programme, connected city leaders and representatives in an insightful Thematic Panel of Experts taking theme “Towards Inclusive and Resilient Cities: Ecosystem and Waste Management for a Sustainable Future,” in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, from October 28 to 31, 2024. …

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