Cities play a crucial role in accelerating the transition toward renewable energy. In Malaysia, the municipality of Alor Gajah has launched an ambitious initiative to promote solar technology development while building a sustainable urban economy. The Melaka World Solar Valley (MWSV) project aims to establish a renewable energy innovation zone centered on solar power. Covering …
May 7, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC convened approximately 20 regional experts, including national government officials, local government leaders, technical office staff, academicians, and ASEAN entities representatives from across Southeast Asia in Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, for the 2nd Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Localising the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045. This meeting is …
June 11-12, 2026 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC, in close collaboration with the Metropolis, organised “Solutions Lab: Creating Economic Opportunities for Youth” forum. Proudly hosted by the Jakarta Provincial Government, this prestigious two-day summit was organised in response to the need for actionable, cross-border strategies resulting from the escalating challenge of high youth unemployment faced …
On May 12, 2026, New Taipei City marked a major infrastructure milestone with the official opening of the Danjiang Bridge—an internationally anticipated landmark connecting the banks of Tamsui and Bali. Blending world-class architectural aesthetics with green transport, this magnificent structure significantly reduces commute times in the region. Moreover, through a series of innovative civic engagement …
When Regent Dyah Kartika Permanasari (Regent Tika) was sworn in February 2025, she set her sights on transforming Kendal into a more self-sustaining region/district. Among her key priorities are health, education, and welfare sectors. In just over a year in office, Kendal Regency’s economic growth rose from 5.42% (2024) to 8.84% (third quarter of 2025), …
Regent Dyah Kartika Permanasari of Kendal: Towards a Self-Sustaining Regency Read More »
The 2026 Sejong Nakhwa Festival was held on May 16, 2026, around Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park. Co-hosted by Sejong Special Self-Governing City, the Sejong City Culture and Tourism Foundation, and the Buddhist Nakhwa-beop Preservation Association, the festival welcomed more than 100,000 citizens and visitors, who gathered to enjoy the traditional fire art …
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January – May 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, in partnership with the National Secretariat for SDGs of Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Sekretariat Nasional/Seknas SDGs) and Tanoto Foundation, supported four Indonesian provincial governments in developing their Regional Action Plans (Rencana Aksi Daerah/RAD) for the SDGs (RAD SDGs) 2025–2030. Implemented between January and May 2026, …
Dr. Joune James Esau Ganda, Regent of North Minahasa Regency, Indonesia (in the dialogue on Local Multilateralism for Peace) emphasised the importance of preventing interreligious conflict through inclusive governance, proactive dialogue, and community-based trust-building. June 22–25, 2026 | Tangier – UCLG ASPAC actively participated in the UCLG World Congress 2026, held in Tangier, Morocco, from …
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June 2–3, 2026 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC, representing local governments across the Asia-Pacific, co-hosted the 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) together with the Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN). Under the theme “Regional Partnerships for Shared Prosperity,” PFD 2026 brought together representatives of the European Commission, European Union Delegations, …
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On 25 June, the Release of the Shortlist of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) was held in Tangier, Morocco, announcing the 15 Shortlisted Initiatives. The ceremony was featured as a key event of the 2026 United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Congress. Addresses were delivered by Lu Xiangdong, Vice …
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