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End-to-end Approach: Banyumas’ Integrated Waste Management in Action

May 23, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC engaged representatives from local governments, technical experts, and members of working groups from the 10 CRIC pilot cities to visit and learn from Banyumas’ community-driven and integrated waste management system, which serves as a model for decentralised climate action. Banyumas has made significant strides in solid waste management, in …

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Promoting City Wide Inclusive Sanitation through Learning Video

UCLG ASPAC, under Municipal Network Policy advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia, has developed a learning video to promote City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) and address SDG 6.2, particularly in low-income communities, Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The video was produced in Bangladesh and has documented successful CWIS models implemented by Sanitation Excellence Award-winning cities. The learning …

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CRIF 2025: Empowering Cities for a Climate-Resilient Future

Jakarta and Banyumas, Indonesia | May 21–23, 2025 – UCLG ASPAC hosted the Climate Resilience and Innovation Forum (CRIF) 2025 in partnership with the Jakarta Special Capital Region and with support from the European Union. Bringing together over 300 participants from across Asia and Europe to accelerate local climate action, the event marked the conclusion …

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Strengthening the Cangkring Group in Green Mussel Shell Waste Management and Way Forward for Sustainability Action

May 20, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC Kalibaru Hub project, a collaborative initiative between UCLG ASPAC, Bappeda of DKI Jakarta Province, and the Resilient Cities Network (RCN), officially concluded in a warm and inspiring closing session, taking place at Jakarta’s city hall on May 20, 2025. This programme marked a significant step in empowering local communities …

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Experience Korea’s Most Flavourful Festival: Daegu Chimac Festival 2025

Daegu, South Korea’s vibrant city known for its cultural charm and culinary delights, invites international visitors to experience one of the country’s most beloved summer celebrations — the 2025 Daegu Chimac Festival. Scheduled for July 2 – 6, 2025, this event combines two of Korea’s favourite indulgences: “chicken” and “maekju” (beer), forming the now-famous term …

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Mayor Leni Robredo of Naga City: From Angat Buhay to Good Governance

Naga City got its first lady mayor following the vote announcement on May 12, 2025. The Philippines’ former Vice President and newly elected Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo is ready to carve a new history as the chief of the city. “We will strengthen mechanisms for good governance, particularly in transparency, accountability, and people empowerment …

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10th UCLG ASPAC Congress – Startup Pitching Competition

The UCLG ASPAC Startup Pitching Competition serves as a dynamic platform to spotlight early and growth-stage startups that are transforming urban futures through innovation. This competition invites teams to submit solutions that contribute to building more sustainable, inclusive, and self-sufficient cities and regions, aligning with the Congress’s theme, and provides selected finalists the unique opportunity to pitch live during the Congress to city leaders, gain international exposure, and compete for funding and collaboration opportunities

10th UCLG ASPAC Congress – UCLG ASPAC Photo Competition

The UCLG ASPAC Photo Competition is designed to promote the 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress by inviting the public to submit photos that visually represent urban sustainability, local governance, and cultural and regional diversity. Participants are encouraged to capture images aligned with the main theme, “Sustainable Global Self-sufficient Cities and Regions for the Future,” across five specific categories, with the goal of inspiring new urban solutions and showcasing exemplary practices through compelling visual narratives