Month: March 2026

Urban-Act Regional Role at APFSD: Enabling Environment for Climate-Resilient Cities in Asia-Pacific

UCLG ASPAC, the national coordinator of the Urban-Act Programme in Indonesia, supported the Indonesian government in ensuring that its national policy direction is effectively implemented at the subnational level. In collaboration with GIZ, UCLG ASPAC organised an evaluation of the vertical integration of climate policies and an examination of the City Enabling Environment on Environmental …

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Enhancing Local Governments’ Role in the Philippines

March 8-14, 2026 | Manila, Catbalogan – UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, led a series of missions to enhance the role of local governments in the Philippines as key actors in implementing sustainable and inclusive local development. The mission also continued the preparation for the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum …

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Community-based Urban Farming in Quezon City

Cities around the world are exploring innovative approaches to improve public services and advance inclusive urban development. This initiative from Quezon City, recognised by the Guangzhou Award, highlights how urban agriculture can strengthen food security and empower vulnerable communities. Located at the heart of Metro Manila, Quezon City benefits from a steady supply of food …

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Gunsan City Launches “Basic Society Citizen Advisory Group”

Gunsan, South Korea — On February 19, Gunsan City held the “Gunsan Basic Society Citizen Advisory Group Launch Ceremony” and announced that it will begin actively identifying Basic Society policies centred on citizen participation. The “Basic Society” is a national government innovation initiative aimed at ensuring that everyone can maintain a dignified life. It seeks …

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Turning Idle Urban Spaces into Sports Facilities: Goyang Expands Community Sports Infrastructure

Goyang Special City in the Republic of Korea is transforming idle urban spaces into accessible community sports facilities while expanding public sports infrastructure across the city. By repurposing underused lands, such as areas beneath elevated roads and stormwater reservoirs, the city aims to provide more opportunities for residents to stay active and improve their quality …

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Strengthening Indonesian Local Governance for Better Services: UCLG ASPAC – Ministry of Home Affairs of Indonesia

March 4, 2026 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local governance and improving public services delivery in Indonesia, as expressed in the National Coordination Meeting (Rapat Koordinasi Nasional/Rakornas) on Standard Pelayanan Minimum/SPM between UCLG ASPAC and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) of Indonesia. SPM is a national programme calling on …

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Urban-Act: Supporting Subnational Government, Building Local Capacity for Climate Resilience

February 9, 20, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, the national coordinator of the Urban-Act Programme in Indonesia, in collaboration with GIZ, supported the Indonesian government in ensuring that its national policy direction is effectively implemented at the subnational level. At the same time, the collaboration also strengthened local governments’ capacity to translate climate commitments into implementable …

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Joining Forces to Promote Gender Equality in Local Governance: Caring Cities and Inclusion

March 11, 2026 | Online – UCLG ASPAC joined the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) Associated Event on “Caring Cities: Gender-Responsive Pathways to Ageing, Inclusion, and Transformation in Asia and the Pacific.” The event brought together local leaders, development partners, and practitioners to explore how care can be better integrated in urban governance, …

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