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UCLG ASPAC at COP29: Amplifying A Call to Deliver for Efficient Loss and Damage Responses at the Local and Regional Level

November 17-22, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC actively played its strategic role in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, organised by the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) and hosted by Azerbaijan Government. UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, was appointed to act as an expert and facilitator …

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Urban-Act at the WUF12: Active Engagement, Advancing Discussion, and Network Building

November 4-7, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC was actively involved at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), fostering global dialogue, collaboration, and practical solutions for urban sustainability, climate resilience, and innovative governance. UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the Urban-Act Project, facilitated its 14 Urban-Act pilot cities to participate in the various insightful events and discussion …

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Chasing the Dream of “Rock Home Town”: Igniting Youthful Passion in Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang city (China) has a longstanding connection with rock music. The name of Shijiazhuang city itself can be literally translated into “Rock Home Town” in English. “Shi” for the “Rock”, “Jia” for the “Home” and “Zhuang” for the “Town”.  It is the birthplace of Popular Songs, China’s first rock magazine, and the influential I Love …

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Towards Sustainable Urban Future: CRIC 2nd Panel of Experts on Waste Management and Bioregional Solutions in Bali

October 28-31, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) programme, connected city leaders and representatives in an insightful Thematic Panel of Experts taking theme “Towards Inclusive and Resilient Cities: Ecosystem and Waste Management for a Sustainable Future,” in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, from October 28 to 31, 2024. …

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Empowering Women Leaders in Local Governance: Strategies from the Innovation Corner

The “Innovation Corner-Women’s Leaders and Innovators in Local Governments” advocacy event was organised on 15 Nov 2023 on the occasion of the 9th UCLG ASPAC Congress held from 13 to 15 November 2023 in Yiwu, China. The representatives of UCLG ASPAC members (local governments and local governments associations) from Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, …

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The Second Session of The 2024 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau and The 2024 Council Meetings “Innovation-Driven Regional Collaboration: Building a Green, Digital, and High-Tech Urban Future”

October 21-25, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC successfully organised the second session of its 2024 Executive Bureau and the 2024 Council Meetings in Zhengzhou from October 21st to 25th, 2024. Highlighting “Innovation-Driven Regional Collaboration: Building a Green, Digital, and High-Tech Urban Future, the event brought together more than 200 delegates from over 70 local governments and …

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UCLG ASPAC Advocates for Local Action on Climate and SDGs at the 8th CED Meeting of the United Nations

October 2024 | UCLG ASPAC represented the interests of cities and local governments from the Asia-Pacific region at the 8th Committee on Environment and Development (CED) Meeting, held from 15-19 October at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.  Organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), the …

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UCLG ASPAC Urban-Act Project: Expanding Engagement in Building Local Climate Resilience

September – October 2024 | UCLG ASPAC Urban-Act Project has also continuously engaged more partners and activities, and identified opportunities to build local climate resilience, such as the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF) 2024 in Vientiane and the 8th Committee on Environment and Development (CED) Meeting in Bangkok, as well as conducting facilitation of investment project …

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