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Month: August 2026

Innovation Lab in Depok: Cities Exchanging Solutions for Sustainable Waste Management

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July 28-29, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, in collaboration with the Government of Depok City, convened a City-to-City Learning and Innovation Lab: Waste Management Practices. The event brought together more than 100 participants, including governors, mayors, senior government officials, environmental practitioners, and development partners, to exchange practical experiences, innovative technologies, and financing approaches to accelerate sustainable …

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Mapping Inclusion: Geospatial-Based Disability Service System in Bontang

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Ensuring that persons with disabilities can access public services and social protection often starts with a fundamental challenge: obtaining accurate, reliable data. In Bontang, Indonesia, the city government addressed this challenge by developing a geospatial disability database and service system. The system helps identify residents’ needs and connect them with appropriate support more effectively. Located …

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Turning the Heat into Action: How Iloilo City and Cox’s Bazar Are Responding to Urban Heat

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UCLG ASPAC, as an implementing partner of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) under the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) programme, supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO), provided technical assistance to strengthen urban heat resilience in Iloilo City, the Philippines, …

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New Taipei City Showcases Food Surplus Model to the World

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The New Taipei City Government is promoting the New Taipei Surplus Food Network, a policy centred on “caring for the disadvantaged.” The initiative integrates public and private resources to build cross-sector partnerships, supported by a collaborative platform that brings together the city’s Social Welfare Department, Agriculture Bureau, Education Department, Market Administration Office, and Fruit and …

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UCLG ASPAC at the 59th ASEAN Day: Navigating Our Shared Future TOGETHER

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August 8, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, host of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) Secretariat, participated in the 59th ASEAN Day Celebration held at the ASEAN Headquarters under the theme: Navigating Our Shared Future Together. UCLG ASPAC was pleased to join the regional leaders, Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPRs), government ministries, ASEAN entities, and other ASEAN …

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Mayor Marjorie Perales of Toledo: Making Life Better

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One of the simplest ways to measure the impact of leadership is to ask how people’s lives have changed under a new administration. For the people of Toledonhon/Toledonanon, the answer is clear. They not only have a multi-awarded Mayor, but have also experienced meaningful improvements under the administration—from better health, education, and social services to …

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Growing Goyang’s Future through Campus-Industry Collaboration

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In July 2026, Goyang, Republic of Korea, launched a new initiative to strengthen collaboration among local universities, industries, and research institutions, with the aim of fostering future-oriented industries and creating high-quality jobs. The initiative focuses on four key sectors: aerospace, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), autonomous driving, and biotechnology. A key project is the establishment of …

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Strengthening Indonesia–China Local Partnerships for a Shared Future

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August 11, 2026 | Yogyakarta – UCLG ASPAC, together with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Surabaya, and the Yogyakarta City Government, co-organised the China–Indonesia Dialogue on Local Government Cooperation 2026, under the theme “Set Sail on a New Voyage: Local …

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Padang City Takes the Lead: Transforming Waste into Opportunity

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The Background Padang City generates approximately 750 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day, placing significant pressure on the Aie Dingin Landfill, which is projected to reach capacity by 2026. The city has established Community-Based Waste Management Institutions (Lembaga Pengelola Sampah/LPS) and begun diverting waste from the landfill. However, limited source segregation and continued reliance …

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