Sejong City, in collaboration with the Multifunctional Administrative City Construction Agency (MACCA) and LH Corporation, is planning to open the Sejong City Museum in 2027. This museum will serve to preserve and exhibit various cultural heritage and artifacts unearthed and collected during the city’s development process. As Korea’s administrative capital, Sejong has accumulated a wide …
July 3 to 8, 2025 | Gwangju – UCLG ASPAC member, Gwangju reaffirmed its historical legacy as a global beacon of democracy and human rights—this time by becoming a platform for youth voices shaping the ethical future of artificial intelligence (AI). The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cities Against Discrimination (APCAD) Youth Camp, held under the theme “AI …
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Kuala Lumpur, an active member of UCLG ASPAC, promotes the Recovery Initiative Sustainable Eco-Facility (RISE) as a solution to tackle the city’s growing urban challenges, such as rising waste volumes, increasing landfill pressure, and low recycling rates. According to UNESCAP (2021), Kuala Lumpur generates around 161,000 tons of plastic waste annually, much of which could …
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On July 8, 2025, the City of Daegu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, successfully hosted the 18th International Career Fair — marking the first time this national-level event has been held in Daegu. Taking place at Daegu Exhibition & Convention Centre, the event attracted around 200 university …
July 7–8, 2025 | Manila – UCLG ASPAC Secretary General, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, shared a key voice anchoring the role of local governments and cities in the broader sustainability discourse in the First In-Person Expert Group Meeting for the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report. This event, attended by over fifty experts from across the region, is …
July 9-11, 2025 | Cebu – UCLG ASPAC attended the Sixth Meeting of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) held in Cebu, July 9-11, 2025. Atty. Elmer Datuin, Councillor of Baguio City and Chairman of the Advocacy Committee of the Philippine Councillors League (PCL), an active member of UCLG …
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Mayor Raisa Trenas-Chu of Iloilo City, Philippines, is the first elected woman mayor of the city. At the beginning of her administration, end of June 2025, Mayor Raisa mentioned her promise to improve public health, education, and social services. Looking at her contributions back before she was announced city leader, people hope that her administration …
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July 15-16, 2025 | New York – This year, the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) has once again reaffirmed that the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be realised without the meaningful and empowered participation of Local and Regional Governments (LRGs). As part of the official programme of the HLPF 2025, the Global Task …
Mayor Belen Fernandez of Dagupan City, Philippines, has led Dagupenos for almost 10 years. Mayor Belen once stated that her leadership is centred around creating positive impacts on the lives of local people. Mayor Belen has turned her words into actions that have brought her a long list of awards and accomplishments recognised by many. …
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The Sejong Cultural Centre of Korean Tradition is a space rooted in the philosophy of On-go-ji-shin (溫故知新), which means “learning new insights by reflecting on the old.” It serves as a place where people of all ages can discover and experience Korea’s traditional culture through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities. The centre offers both …
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