Month: May 2026

May 8-9, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia through the Centre for Facilitation of Cooperation (Pusat Fasilitasi Kerja Sama) and the Government of Kendari City, organised the City-to-City Cooperation Training in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. The training brought together around 35 representatives from provincial, city, …

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May 7-9, 2026 | Kendari – UCLG ASPAC held the First Session of the 2026 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting and Asia-Pacific Forum in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Tourism for a Resilient Future and Inclusive Economic Growth”.The event brought together more than 500 delegates representing 50 cities and local governments …

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May 12-13, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, which serves as the Secretariat of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), was invited to the 10th ASEAN Entities Forum, May 12-13, 2026, held by ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta under the theme “Navigating Our Future Together,” in line with the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines. On this …

The 10^th ASEAN Entities Forum 2026: Navigating Our Future Together Towards Inclusivity and Resiliency Read More »

May 7, 2026 | Kendari – UCLG ASPAC, the national coordinator of the Urban-Act Programme in Indonesia, organised a session titled “Local Climate Financing: Market Sounding for Solid Waste Management Projects” to strengthen local governments’ capacity to develop investment-ready solid waste management projects and improve their understanding of climate financing opportunities. UCLG ASPAC Secretary General …

From Funding to Financing: Strengthening Local Governments’ Solid Waste Management Projects through Urban-Act Market Sounding Session Read More »

Daegu City has successfully integrated the city’s traditions into the rhythm of everyday life. This has been well expressed by one of the K2H Programme participants. K2H is an exchange programme held regularly for local government staff from abroad to learn about Korean culture and local government systems. The positive feedback reflects the successful implementation …

Living History and Community: A Foreigner’s First Visit to Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival Read More »

The 15th edition of the Korea Green Innovation Days (KGID 2026), held from May 6 to 8 at the Government Complex Sejong Convention Centre (SCC), has successfully established Sejong Special Self-Governing City as a premier global hub for sustainable urban policy. Co-hosted by the World Bank Group’s Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF), the Ministry …

Korea Green Innovation Days 2026: Sejong City Showcases Future Urban Models and Scales Green Growth for Global Impact Read More »