Month: April 2025

Call for Paper – 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress

Join the Call for Papers The United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) invites academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit their original research and case studies for presentation at the 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress. This is an opportunity to contribute to key discussions on urban sustainability, governance, and innovation while engaging with global …

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Yiwu Successfully Held the First Session of the 2025 Maritime Silk Road Partnership Ports Salon

Co-hosted by the UCLG ASPAC Logistics Committee, Zhejiang Seaport Group, and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group, the first session of the 2025 Maritime Silk Road Partnership Ports (MPP) Salon was successfully held in Yiwu from March 13 to 14, 2025. Mr. Gao Jin, Vice Mayor of Yiwu City, Mr. Ye Zhihang, Vice General Manager of Zhejiang …

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2025 Korea Garden Industry Expo in Jinju “Life with Gardens: Practical Gardens in Everyday Living”

The City of Jinju, located in the Republic of Korea, is making ongoing efforts to promote garden culture and foster the development of the garden industry. In its pursuit of become a “City of Garden Culture,” where gardens become a way of life and a part of the culture, Jinju is implementing a range of …

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Governor Sharee Ann Tan of Samar Province: For Better Living of Every Samarnon

Governor Sharee Ann Tee Tan-delos is not a new figure in leading the Samar Province. Having the trust and confidence of local people, Governor Sharee Ann won the elections from time to time, consecutively oftentimes. Grabbing the opportunity at hand, Governor Sharee Ann’s spirit remains the same: giving better living conditions to every Samarnon. With …

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UCLG ASPAC Champions Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development at the ESCAP 81st Commission Session

April 21-25, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC strongly advocated at the 81st Commission Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 21-25, 2025. The theme, “Regional cooperation for resilient and sustainable urban development in Asia and the Pacific,” spotlighted the crucial role of local authorities. The …

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Local Innovations Spotlighted: ASEAN Smart Urban Green Practices Report Launch

April 21–23, 2025 | Ipoh, Malaysia – UCLG ASPAC, in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), launched the Smart Urban Green Practice in ASEAN: Best Practice Report during the 3rd City Windows Series (CWS III) held in Ipoh, Malaysia. This report showcases smart, green urban solutions implemented by local governments across the …

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UCLG ASPAC’s Engagement at the 2025 UCLG Executive Bureau and 6th World Forum of Local Economic Development: Shaping Sustainable Futures

April 1-4, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, supported the UCLG World Executive Bureau (ExBu) and the 6th World Forum on Local Economic Development (WFLED) in Seville, Spain. In this global level forum, UCLG ASPAC Secretary General led the joint session on branding strategies and ecotourism, co-organised with the …

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Sejong, The Cultural City

Sejong City is a place that inherits the spirit of King Sejong, the creator of Hangeul. It is not just our city’s name that is “Sejong”—we are the only city in Korea where over 1,100 names of villages, bridges, roads, and schools have been beautifully crafted in the Korean language. When you visit Sejong, you …

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