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June 9 – 12, 2025 | Boracay – UCLG ASPAC held the First Session of the 2025 Executive Bureau Meeting in Boracay, Aklan Province, Philippines. The event, held under the theme “The Integrated Coastal Management (ICM): Promoting Blue Economy for Sustainable Development,” gathered over 150 delegates from more than 40 local governments and institutions across …

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May 2025 | Gwangju – UCLG ASPAC was invited by Gwangju, its active member, to once again ignite the spirit of cities and local governments to continuously uphold human dignity through the flagship programme 10th World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) 2025. Held under the theme “Peace and Solidarity: Human Rights Cities Acting for Conflict …

Local Governments’ Roles in Integrating Human Rights into Local Policies: Insights from the 10^th World Human Rights Cities Forum 2025 Read More »

June 18, 2025 | The ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) Secretariat was invited to the ASEAN Entities Forum 2025 to align with the 20-year ASEAN roadmap toward a resilient, inclusive, and people-centred ASEAN. The Forum brought together ASEAN-accredited institutions, such as AMGF, think tanks, and socio-cultural networks, to explore how their work can contribute …

The 9^th ASEAN Entities Forum 2025: Localising the Vision, Realising an Inclusive and Sustainable Future Read More »

June 11, 2025 | Boracay – UCLG ASPAC, together with the Provincial Government of Aklan, and the Local Government Unit of Malay, inaugurated the Hydroponic Garden Project, the third collaborative programme funded by the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government at Balabag Elementary School, Philippines. The project focuses on integrating sustainability into the core of the education …

Guangzhou #3 Project Launch: Hydroponic Garden, Sustainable Solution for Local Communities Read More »

May 23, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC engaged representatives from local governments, technical experts, and members of working groups from the 10 CRIC pilot cities to visit and learn from Banyumas’ community-driven and integrated waste management system, which serves as a model for decentralised climate action. Banyumas has made significant strides in solid waste management, in …

End-to-end Approach: Banyumas’ Integrated Waste Management in Action Read More »

Jakarta and Banyumas, Indonesia | May 21–23, 2025 – UCLG ASPAC hosted the Climate Resilience and Innovation Forum (CRIF) 2025 in partnership with the Jakarta Special Capital Region and with support from the European Union. Bringing together over 300 participants from across Asia and Europe to accelerate local climate action, the event marked the conclusion …

CRIF 2025: Empowering Cities for a Climate-Resilient Future Read More »

May 20, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC Kalibaru Hub project, a collaborative initiative between UCLG ASPAC, Bappeda of DKI Jakarta Province, and the Resilient Cities Network (RCN), officially concluded in a warm and inspiring closing session, taking place at Jakarta’s city hall on May 20, 2025. This programme marked a significant step in empowering local communities …

Strengthening the Cangkring Group in Green Mussel Shell Waste Management and Way Forward for Sustainability Action Read More »

April 29, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC supported the virtual launch of the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy on April 29, 2025. A total of 12 Mayors from six countries in the region were selected as part of the 6th batch: Areiy Ksat and Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia); Banda Aceh (Indonesia); Hulu Selangor (Malaysia); Male (Maldives); Birendranagar, Dhulikhel, Inaruwa, …

Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy Welcomes its 6th Batch Read More »