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Nowadays, it is increasingly important for cities, especially in the developing region, to be equipped with capacities to survive, adapt and grow whilst coping with unpredictable challenges posed by climate change, disaster events, rapid urbanization and the economic downturn. This means that cities will need to become more resilient in a sense that they can readily respond to and deal with abrupt shocks and stresses that emerge. Studies show that building urban resilience involves multiple interventions which encompass different perspectives, scales and entry points…

IN an effort to advance sustainability of urban mobility in Asia-Pacific region, SHRDC and UCLG-ASPAC jointly organized a five-day Sustainable Mobility training program for UCLG-ASPAC member city officials* from September 5 to 9, 2016 in Seoul, Korea. SHRDC and UCLG-ASPAC formalized cooperative relationship in developing international programs in the field of urban sustainability to support …

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28 June 2016, JEJU – A cozy café where young people frequently gather and have community activities, Art Space SangNEhang, was the venue for the first Capacity Building on Cultural Tourism Development. The training event was co-organized by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, and UCLG ASPAC which promotes the role of culture in sustainable development through its Culture Committee…

UCLG ASPAC has been working on the mission to enhance inclusive Local Economic Development (LED), to build green and sustainable business, to enhance local government’s capacity in promoting Small and Medium Enterprises among ASEAN countries and to strengthen entrepreneurship within ASEAN…

NEW DELHI, India (6-7 May 2016) – UCLG ASPAC and All-India Institute of Local Self Government successfully held the 3rd South Asian Cities Summit 2016 – Smart Cities – Aspirations and Challenges. The event was graced by the Chief Guest and House Speaker, Lok Sabha, who set the tone of the conference in her address. Reflecting on city planning, she mentioned that it is worthy to look back on the development of India’s ancient cities which show that planning is not a new trend…

The Connected City Summit aims to develop, share and promote thought leadership and practical frameworks for the social and economic development and sustainable operation of the Connected City ecosystem for the long term benefit of all stakeholders…

THE training on Cultural Tourism Development promotes the importance of cultural tourism in the global aim to achieve sustainable development. Participants of the training will gain knowledge on the complex relationship of culture and tourism, learn from experts in the field and from case studies from around the Asia-Pacific region, and explore the ways they can develop policies that integrate culture and sustainable practices for tourism development…