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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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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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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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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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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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July 14-16, 2026 | New York – UCLG ASPAC participated in the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), particularly in sessions focused on local and regional governments, SDGs localisation, and regional cooperation. UCLG ASPAC Secretary General also shared the Organisation’s perspective on the post-2030 development agenda. The 2026 Local and Regional Governments (LRG) Forum July 14, …

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