October 28–30, 2026 | Haikou – UCLG ASPAC convened its 2026 Council Meeting in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, under the theme “Leveraging the Free Trade Port, Collaboratively Building a Green, Smart, and Inclusive Future for Asia-Pacific Cities.” Jointly organised with CPAFFC and the Haikou Municipal People’s Government, the meeting gathered approximately 400 participants from 12 …
For many rapidly growing cities, balancing high-density housing with environmental sustainability is a major challenge. Singapore addressed this by transforming Punggol from a rural farming village into the nation’s first comprehensive eco-town. Located in the northeast of Singapore, Punggol was once a rural settlement known for fishing and farming. Since the 1990s, it has been …
September 17, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC and Cities Alliance, with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and UNOPS, held the Fifth Urban Mekong Corridor Dialogue in Jakarta under the theme “Fostering Peer Learning with ASEAN Cities for Inclusive Green Development in Riverine Cities.” The Dialogue brought together approximately 50 participants, …
September 16-17, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC co-organised a session on “Low Carbon Emission City: Energy Transition and Urban Mobility” alongside GIZ, ESCAP, and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Southeast Asia Secretariat. Held as part of the Urban Climate Forum 2026, with a technical visit to TransJakarta on 17 September, the …
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The Agricultural Technology Centre of Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Director Pi Ok-ja) ran the School 4-H Career Exploration Programme from June to September 2026, concluding with a session at Sejong Girls’ High School on 17 September. 4-H is a hands-on character-education organisation that, through its motto of “Learning by Doing,” teaches young people about the …
Compassionate local governance is measured not by what is promised, but by what people feel in their daily lives — in better health services, better opportunities to learn, and better access to support. In her first year of leadership, Mayor Cindy Chan of Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, has demonstrated precisely this kind of governance. Health that …
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October 8, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC hosted a hybrid seminar titled “Navigating Carbon Market Regulations in Indonesia for Local Governments.” Held at the DKI Jakarta City Hall and broadcasted via Zoom, the event brought together Indonesian national ministries, financial authorities, and local government representatives to discuss Indonesia’s rapidly evolving carbon market architecture and unlock new …
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August 28, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC hosted the Korea-Indonesia Youth Cultural Exchange in Jakarta, bringing together 46 participants, including 10 interns from both countries who collaborated as organisers. Working together from planning through execution, the interns designed an experience that reflected their own perspective on what meaningful cultural exchange looks like, turning the event into …
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September 20, 2026 | Wuhan – UCLG ASPAC supported the Global Mayors Dialogue Wuhan and the 2026 Wuhan International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference, an event highlighting the growing importance of city-to-city cooperation in responding to shared challenges while creating opportunities for cities to learn from different approaches and explore new areas of collaboration. The Opening …
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Cities across Asia-Pacific are facing a period of rapid change. From climate pressures and digital transformation to shifting economic realities, local governments stand at the front lines of delivering practical solutions for their communities. Against this backdrop, the 2026 UCLG ASPAC Council will convene in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, from 28 to 30 October 2026 …
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