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(Deadline Extended) Video Competition – City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) through Youth Lens

Asia Pacific Video Contest amongst Youth on City Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)To raise awareness and promote greater involvement from schools and universities in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 on sanitation, MuNASS Phase II has initiated a Video contest focused on City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS). This Contest aims to increase engagement and understanding/awareness of City-Wide …

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Sejong’s First Hydrogen Bus-Exclusive Charging Station Started Operating in Daepyeong-dong

The Local Government of Sejong City has operated hydrogen buses as part of the efforts to contribute to spreading carbon neutrality practices. Enhancing the efforts, on May 4, 2024, the Daepyeong hydrogen charging station started operation. The charging station is part of the Ministry of Environment’s low-emission vehicle supply project. It was built on a …

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Johor Bahru-Daegu: Formalising Friendship City to Work Hand in Hand

Johor Bahru is the southernmost city in Peninsular Malaysia and is growing rapidly in terms of economy and development, thanks to its progressive policies, investor-friendly ecosystem and its strategic location at the southern gateway of Peninsular Malaysia, neighbouring the city-state of Singapore. In recent years, Johor Bahru has piqued interest from other cities to establish …

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Urban-Act: Policy Review for Better Planning and First Masterclass Regional Training

June 5, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC,under the framework of the Urban-Act programme, organised a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Policy Review for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience in Jakarta on June 5, 2024. Participants shared findings on the vertical integration policies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Indonesia and gathered valuable feedback and input on …

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MuNASS: Founding of the First Co-Treatment Plant in Nepal and Progress in Bangladesh

Progress in Nepal June 5, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC,under theframework of the Municipalities Network Advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia (MuNASS), is proud to support and witness the opening of Nepal’s first co-treatment plant, the “Shreekhandrapur Wastewater and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant,” at Shreekhandapur, Dhulikhel, on the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, 2024. …

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UCLG ASPAC-Guangzhou #1 Project Inauguration “Cultivating Healthy and Green Schools in North Minahasa”

June 5, 2024 I UCLG ASPAC and Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government inaugurated the first project highlighting children’s health in North Minahasa, organised back-to-back with the first session of UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting. This is part of a two-year commitment of Guangzhou, as Chair of the Standing Committee Women in Local Government (SCWILG) and owner …

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Governor Rosalina Jalosjos: Serving Through HEATS

Governor Rosalina Garcia Jalosjos, known locally as Nene Jalosjos, is the current leader of Zamboanga del Norte Province in the Philippines. Previously the Mayor of Dapitan, Gov. Rosalina decided to take the higher leadership role and bring her goal to the provincial level. Her leadership prioritises a five-point development agenda (Health; Education, Sports, and Environmental …

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The First Session of the 2024 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau: “Enhancing Sustainable Tourism and Creative Economy through  Asia-Pacific Collaboration”

June 5-7, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC successfully convened the First Session of the 2024 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau from June 5 to 7, 2024 in Likupang, North Minahasa Regency. Despite the rescheduling of the meeting due to the eruption of Mt. Ruang in April, the event managed to attract the attendance of more than 200 …

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Workshop: Vitalization of Local Communities through Community-Driven Cultural Tourism Initiatives

30 July – 2 August, 2024Jeju-do, Republic of Korea Cultural Resource and Community Engagement: Driver for Local Revitalization “Culture is key to what makes cities attractive, creative and sustainable. History shows that culture is at the heart of urban development, evidenced through cultural landmarks, heritage and traditions. Without culture, cities as vibrant life-spaces do not exist; …

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4th BRLC Cross-Border E-Commerce Workshop wraps up

The 4th BRLC Cross-Border E-Commerce Workshop came to a successful close on May 31. The five-day event has brought 40 participants from 19 countries together to share ideas on cross-border e-commerce, gain useful expertise about smart business and make friends with each other despite their cultural differences.  At the closing ceremony, Miao Chengchao, vice president …

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