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Cities play a crucial role in accelerating the transition toward renewable energy. In Malaysia, the municipality of Alor Gajah has launched an ambitious initiative to

June 11-12, 2026 | Jakarta – UCLG ASPAC, in close collaboration with the Metropolis, organised “Solutions Lab: Creating Economic Opportunities for Youth” forum. Proudly hosted

On May 12, 2026, New Taipei City marked a major infrastructure milestone with the official opening of the Danjiang Bridge—an internationally anticipated landmark connecting the

When Regent Dyah Kartika Permanasari (Regent Tika) was sworn in February 2025, she set her sights on transforming Kendal into a more self-sustaining region/district. Among

Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, has made history by appointing its first female mayor. Datuk Zabidah Safar was sworn in as the city’s 13th

Guangzhou is the lead city of UCLG ASPAC Standing Committee of Women in Local Governments (SCWLG). The city has initiated a range of activities including

April 28, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC facilitated the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy, now in its 7th year, which formally opened with a virtual session on April

Rapid urbanisation often brings challenges in providing basic sanitation services, particularly in low-income communities. The Indian city of Pimpri Chinchwad has developed an innovative community-based

As the world navigates the challenge of an ageing population, New Taipei City has turned the challenge into an opportunity, gaining international recognition for its

As urban rail networks expand rapidly in many cities, ensuring that younger generations understand how to safely use public transportation is becoming increasingly important. Jakarta