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June 29 – July 3, 2026 | Bangkok – UCLG ASPAC brought the perspectives of Asia-Pacific’s local and regional governments to key discussions on climate–SDG synergies, urban resilience, digital transformation, climate finance, and regional cooperation through its participations in the 7th Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for …

Cities and Local Governments’ Views Highlighted at the 7th Global Climate and SDG Synergies Conference and the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development Read More »

The 2026 HackTheon Sejong was held from July 9 to 10, 2026, at the Government Sejong Convention Centre. Co-hosted by Sejong Special Self-Governing City and the National Intelligence Service, the event brought together around 5,000 participants, including cybersecurity experts, university students, and industry representatives from Korea and abroad, to discuss cybersecurity technologies, policies, and talent …

2026 HackTheon Sejong: Exploring Cybersecurity in the Age of AI Read More »

July 9-10, 2026 | Khon Kaen — UCLG ASPAC and GIZ Thailand co-organised the Urban-Act Peer-to-Peer Learning and Knowledge Exchange on connected urban green spaces and urban flood risk reduction, titled “Enhancing Urban Resilience through Connected Urban Green Spaces for Urban Flood Risk Reduction: A Pilot Initiative in Khon Kaen City.” Hosted by Khon Kaen …

Urban-Act Cities Exchange: Practical Solutions to Advance Khon Kaen’s Urban Flood Resilience Read More »

July 8-10, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC continued its support for global advocacy to strengthen local government access to climate financing at the Ninth Meeting of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD B9) at the Asian Development Bank Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. “As the Fund moves towards implementation, we encourage the …

Fortifying the Call for Local Government Access to the Loss and Damage Fund Read More »

May 22-23, 2026 | Cần Thơ – UCLG ASPAC engaged its city network in the Fourth Urban Mekong Corridor Initiative (UMCI) Dialogue, held under the theme “Connecting Rapidly Growing Towns and Cities for Inclusive Green Development.” The dialogue took place on May 22–23, 2026, bringing together stakeholders to advance regional urban cooperation and promote sustainable, …

The 4th Urban Mekong Corridor Initiative Dialogue: Strengthening Regional Urban Cooperation Read More »

May 24, 2026 | Baku – UCLG ASPAC, together with partners (GIZ UNESCAP, UCLG Mewa, and Ministry of Public Works of Indonesia), convened cities and local governments to demonstrate how city-to-city pairing is transforming climate commitments into practical local action at the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 24, 2026. Following Baku and …

Urban Act City Pairing and Knowledge Exchange: From WUF13 to UCLG Congress Read More »