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19 February 2021 | THE United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) CIFAL Jeju organised a webinar on “Localisation of the SDGs: Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)-based Ways Forward.” UCLG ASPAC was invited as one of resource persons together with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and United Nation Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). There …

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UCLG ASPAC and Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) collaborative programme on Blended Learning Course (BLC) for Local Governments has reached out wide areas of role and function in the local government structure. This is a positive signal, as the SDGs localisation does need collaborative efforts from all sectors and levels. One of the good examples was …

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RESPONDING to the global climate change crisis, city of Gunsan announced its ambition to run renewable energy programmes together with people in 2021. Gunsan also sets plan to promote various policies and development projects on Saemangeum more systematically to ensure public are well informed. 1. Citizen-Participated Renewable Energy Generation Programme City of Gunsan involves local …

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DAEJEON Metropolitan City puts special attention on its people’s mental health. To ensure people can easily reach out for mental support, the city started the operation of “Mind Talk Talk Bus,”a service for psychological support, along with the “Daejeon Regional Mental Health Welfare Centre.” This is also a response of the city not only to …

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February 2021 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC and the European Union (EU) collaborative programme on Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) ensured cities’ needs for inclusive and climate resilient goal achieved by linking them with the right partners. It was conducted through a five-day Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in thematic sectors from 1 to 4 …

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8 September – 17 October 2021 | Cheongju – The 2021 Cheongju Craft Biennale, the world’s first and the most significant event in the world of crafts and an international exhibition representing craft cities around the world will be held from September 8 to October 17 this year in the Culture Factory and nearby areas …

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WeGO will launch its annual Briefing Session jointly with the Openig Ceremony of the WeGO Africa Regional Office and its first-ever Regional Strategy Development Workshop. WeGO invites you to join the event with programme details below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Since its establishment in 2012, the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) has successfully held 4 editions and it is currently in its 5th cycle this year. Over the years, the Guangzhou Award has become an important knowledge platform for the local implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and New Urban Agenda. …

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