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The Second Urban-Act Learning and Pairing Session: Climate Resilient Cities on Nature-based Solutions and Urban Mobility

September 24, 26, 2025 | Goyang – UCLG ASPAC, in partnership with Urban-Act Project consortium partners GIZ and UNESCAP, organised a Learning and Pairing Session on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Urban Mobility, twin pillars of urban transformation, from cooling cities with green infrastructure to rethinking public transport for low-carbon living. The session is a continuation …

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2025 World Council in Xi’an: Highlighting ASPAC Leadership and Regional Priorities in Focus

October 15-18, 2025 | Xi’an – UCLG ASPAC active member, Xi’an brought Asia-Pacific region into spotlight by hosting the UCLG World Council Meeting 2025 “Shaping Communities for Current and Future Generations”, conducted in collaboration with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and in conjunction with the 10th anniversary special event of …

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Courtesy Visit of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum Secretariat to the Permanent Representatives of the Philippines to ASEAN

October 10, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC, as the Secretariat of The ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), represented by Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Evangeline T. Ong Jimenez-Ducrocq, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ASEAN. This visit marked the beginning of …

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Urban-Act and Padang City Government for Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Local Planning Development Integration

July 2, 2025 | Padang – UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the Urban-Act (UA) Project, marked a strong collaboration among stakeholders in Padang City—one of UA’s pilot cities—in developing strategies to achieve climate resilience and low-carbon development. By supporting the formulation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP), the UA Project ensures that the plan …

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Shaping the Future of Cities: Sustainable and Self-Sufficient Urban Development at the 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress

September 24-27, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC, in collaboration with Goyang Special City in the Republic of Korea, successfully hosted the 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress at the KINTEX 1 Convention Centre. Over three days, 807 representatives from 173 local governments and partner organisations across 25 countries gathered in 31 sessions dedicated to high-level discussions dedicated to …

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ASEAN Circular Economy Practice: Bukit Tagar Enviro Park, the Transformation of Landfills into Resource Hubs

Bukit Tagar Enviro Park (BTEP) is an award-winning sanitary landfill located in Hulu Selangor, Malaysia. BTEP serves as a model of successful collaboration between national and local governments as well as private-public partnerships, for driving large-scale environmental impact, particularly in waste management, which remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges in rapidly urbanising regions. …

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Yiwu Successfully Held the 2025 “Run with Yiwu” Global Youth Business Programme

The 2025 “Run with Yiwu” Global Youth Business Programme successfully held two training sessions in Yiwu in early and mid-August. The programme attracted over 50 outstanding young entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders from Latin American and Pacific Island countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Tonga, Micronesia, and Fiji, etc. Over the course of the programme, …

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A Green Giant: Sejong City’s Record-Breaking Rooftop Garden

In the heart of Sejong City, South Korea’s administrative capital, an extraordinary vision of urban design has taken root—literally. The Government Complex Sejong is home to the world’s largest rooftop garden, a testament to the city’s commitment to blending nature and urban life. This remarkable green space, a Guinness World Record holder for its magnitude, …

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New Taipei Upgrades Smart Flood Prevention: AI for a Climate-Resilient City

In the face of extreme weather and sudden torrential downpours, New Taipei City’s Water Resources Department is using AI technology to build a flood-resilient city. Under the concept of “Flood Prevention ALL IN, Right at Your Fingertips,” the city has launched a smart flood prevention system that integrates real-time monitoring, AI-driven analysis, and instant alerts. …

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