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Post-COP26: 5 Climate Issues Southeast Asian Countries Need to Anticipate in 2022

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow was a crucial moment in our battle against one of the most significant issues in human history; climate change. Negotiations lasted for two weeks, with the Glasgow Climate Pact as the final outcome of the summit. At least 137 countries have reached an agreement …

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CRIC Field Officer – Sumatra Region for Pekanbaru and Pangkalpinang City

Background UCLG ASPAC is the largest regional section of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), and amalgamation of International Union of Local Authorities (IULA), United Towns Organization (UTO), and World Association of the Major Metropolises (METROPOLIS). UCLG was established on 1 January 2004 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Following this unification, UCLG ASPAC was …

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A Peek at Guangzhou’s Strategy in Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

25 April 2022 | COVID-19 has impacted all levels of society, with women and children being some of the most significantly affected by the pandemic.This is especially felt and seen through the decline in the quality of maternal and child health, which is  caused by the disruption of health services during the social restrictions regulations, …

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UCLG ASPAC in APFSD 2022: Commitment to Reach Out the Climate and SDGs Ambition

28 March 2022 | UCLG ASPAC, in close collaboration with the Ministry of National Development Planning of Indonesia, and its global partners (Asian Development Bank/ADB and UN ESCAP) contributed to the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2022 through the renewal of local governments’ commitment, showcase of practices, and knowledge sharing. The Report of the 9th …

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Mayor Emiko Okuyama of Sendai: Leading a Resilient Recovery, Knowledge Sharing, and Women Empowerment

MAYOR Emiko Okuyama of Sendai is the first-ever woman mayor in a major Japanese city. She is known as the one who brings a resilient recovery to Sendai. The natural disaster that befallen Japan in 2011 created a colossal impact on society, especially the Sendai community. Mayor Emiko focuses on reconstructions and hosting of UN …

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Guangzhou Telemedicine Webinar: Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

22 April 2022 | UCLG ASPAC’s active member, Guangzhou has shown its commitment to supporting women. Since 2019, it has expressed its willingness to become the Chair of the UCLG ASPAC Standing Committee of Women in Local Governments. Its support has been varied, from building the capacity of women in local governance (through women leadership …

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UCLG ASPAC – Kuala Lumpur City Hall Letter of Intent: Continuing Partnership to Develop Local Governments

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UCLG Visit to Daejeon: Towards the 2022 World Congress

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Seoul 2040 Comprehensive Plan: “Local Seoul For Me, Global Seoul For All”

April 2022 | The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced a draft of the Seoul 2040 Comprehensive Plan to create a new spatial planning framework for new urban spatial structures suitable for the future amidst digital transformation. It is a long-term plan that will serve as a guide for the next 20 years to pursue various …

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