Month: September 2026

Thailand’s Bo Suak Village: Empowering Community for Sustainable Tourism

Bo Suak Village is located in Nan Province, Thailand. At the heart of Bo Suak is its strong Lanna cultural heritage, characterised by distinctive traditions, art, and architecture. The area retains its rural “slow life” with the livelihood centred on agriculture and artisanal crafts such as weaving, pottery, and bamboo work. In line with Thailand’s …

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AI-Driven Smart Governance: New Taipei City Explores New Possibilities in Tech Innovation and Urban Services

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of urban governance and public services. New Taipei City has continued to integrate AI into various fields, including land administration, social welfare, transportation, and education, moving from policy frameworks to practical applications, and exploring how technology can deliver more convenient and inclusive public services. …

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Mayor Miyuki Takagiwa of Toshima City: Child-Rearing Policy, Culture, Environment

TOSHIMA City was once included in the list of “cities at risk of disappearing” announced by the Japan Policy Council in 2014. Today, years after being removed from the list in 2019-2020, Toshima has undergone a remarkable transformation. Under the leadership of Mayor Miyuki Takagiwa, the city has charted a clear path forward, demonstrating how …

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UCLG ASPAC and Ministry of Home Affairs: Ensuring Optimum Benefits for Cities and Local Governments of the Host Country

September 17, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, convened a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Meeting to review the implementation of cooperation conducted throughout the 2024–2027 period. The M&E meeting has been regularly organised, particularly in relation to Indonesia’s role as the host country of …

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Bringing Local Perspectives to Transforming Care Systems

Women Committee UPDATE UCLG ASPAC Standing Committee on Women in Local Governments (SCWLG) held an online meeting with its members on September 14, 2026 with the following results: Updated status on the progress of the two key documents:UCLG ASPAC GEDSI Strategy 2026–2030: Draft already developed and now refined based on inputs from SCWLG members. Status …

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UCLG ASPAC Strengthens Local Government Capacity for SDG Localisation through Peer Learning and VLR Practice

September 17, 2026 | Hanoi – UCLG ASPAC supported the Capacity Development Programme on Effective National to Local Governance for SDG Implementation in Viet Nam. This event was organised by the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Project …

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Jakarta Open Call for Youth Climate Action Fund, Bringing Youth Ideas Closer to City Climate Action

August 30, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC is proud to support Jakarta in creating meaningful space for young people to contribute to climate solutions through the city’s participation in the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), a global initiative funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies that supports local governments in mobilising young people aged 15–24 to design and implement …

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Leveraging Local Cultural Assets for Sustainable Development

September 8-10, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the UCLG ASPAC Culture Committee, led by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, facilitated the participation of cities and local governments in a workshop on “Cultivating Sustainable Communities through Cultural Assets” in Jeju, Republic of Korea, organised by the International Peace Foundation.  A total of 14 …

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Localising ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045: Validation Meeting

September 16, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), convened a validation and consultation session on the draft Localisation Package for the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045, bringing together representatives of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR), the ASEAN Secretariat, local governments, and academic and …

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Urban Climate Forum 2026: Advancing Urban Transformation Through Climate Action and Governance

September 16, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, in close partnership with several Ministries in Indonesia and partners, organised the Urban Climate Forum 2026, bringing together more than 300 participants, representatives from 15 ministries and government agencies, and delegations from 13 countries across the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen collaboration on sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. The …

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