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, taking theme “Advancing Sustainable Tourism for a Resilient Future and Inclusive Economic Growth”.Gathering more than 500 delegates representing 50 cities and local governments from across the Asia-Pacific …
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 on climate financing opportunities. UCLG ASPAC Secretary General …
Daegu City has successfully integrated the city’s traditions into the rhythm of every day’s lives. This has been well expressed by one of 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 successful implementation of …
Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, has made history by appointing its first female mayor. Datuk Zabidah Safar was sworn in as the city’s 13th mayor on February 20, 2026. Tourism, infrastructure, and public services are among her priorities. Under the leadership of Datuk Zabidah Safar, the Shah Alam City Council developed a tourism roadmap …
Guangzhou is the lead city of UCLG ASPAC Standing Committee of Women in Local Governments (SCWLG). The city has initiated a range of activities including knowledge exchange through webinar series to various project implementation to support the development of women and children in Asia-Pacific cities. UCLG ASPAC saw this networking visit as part of the …
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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 …
April 28, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC facilitated the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy, now on its 7th year, which formally opened with a virtual session on April 28, 2026. This year, the academy gathered a total of 14 Mayors from 6 countries in the region: Chandigarh (India), Kendari (Indonesia), Barekot Rural Municipality (Nepal), Tribal District Orakzai (Pakistan), …
Rapid urbanisation often brings challenges in providing basic sanitation services, particularly in low-income communities. The Indian city of Pimpri Chinchwad has developed an innovative community-based model that improves sanitation access while empowering local women. Pimpri Chinchwad is a major industrial hub that attracts a large number of migrant workers. Many of these workers live in …
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As the world navigates the challenge of an aging population, New Taipei City has turned the challenge into an opportunity, gaining international recognition for its innovative long-term care model. The number of elderly people in New Taipei has exceeded 816,000, accounting for 20.20% of the city’s total population. To safeguard the quality of life for …
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