E-Newsletter Vol 12, December 2024
United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
UCLG ASPAC (United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific) is a local government association in Asia Pacific Region.
? Highlight
Advocating Local and Regional Governments Access to the Loss and Damage Fund
December 2-5, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC President, Governor Dakila Carlo Cua, representing the Local Government and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) constituency, delivered an intervention during the Fourth Board Meeting of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) on December 3, 2024 in Metro Manila. He underscored how accessibility to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage is critical for local and regional governments, including simplified application procedures, direct funding channels, and technical support. Click
? What’s New
Asia-Pacific Participation at the COP16 Mayors’ Forum on Desertification in Riyadh: Our Land, Our Future
December 6, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, represented by President of the Sustainability Committee, Selangor State, Malaysia, attended a High-Level Working Session and Mayors’ Forum atCOP16, organised by Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The event was associated under the umbrella of Global Task Force (GTF) coordinated by UCLG.?Click
Second Urban Mekong Corridor Dialogue: Connecting Rapidly Growing Towns and Cities for Inclusive Green Development
December 5-6, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of the Mekong Corridor Initiative (MCI), organised the Second Urban Mekong Corridor Dialogue (UMCD) in collaboration with Cities Alliance. Held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on December 5-6, 2024, this was the continuation of the First Urban Mekong Dialogue (CLICK HERE), marking a more significant step toward promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development along the Mekong River. Click
Makati Commences its First Voluntary Local Review
December 3, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC welcomed the initiative of the City Government of Makati in strengthening its commitment to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development as they announced the beginning of their Voluntary Local Review (VLR) under the leadership of Mayor Mar-Len Abigail Binay on December 3, 2024.? UCLG ASPAC has agreed to provide support to the city government in the development process. Click
Gebyar Ciliwung Bersih: Public Awareness Raising on River Conservation
November 23, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC joined a movement to raise public awareness on Ciliwung River conservation through Ciliwung Day 2024: Gebyar Ciliwung Bersih (Clean Ciliwung Movement/GCB)’s event located in GCB Office Compound, Jakarta, on November 23, 2024.?Ciliwung is one of the largest rivers crossing the City of Jakarta that connects many important sites and functions. It has become the lifeline of the city, and its conservation plays a big role in urban development. Click
Gender Mainstreaming Training in Public Transportation in Padang City
December 18–19, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of Urban-Act Indonesia and in collaboration with GIZ Indonesia, successfully organised a two-day training session on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Padang City. Click
UCLG ASPAC Committee on the Belt and Road Local Cooperation: ESG Sharing Session “from Hangzhou to the World”
December 9, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC Committee on The Belt and Road Local Cooperation (BRLC), in collaboration with the UCLG ASPAC Secretariat, organised an insightful sharing session on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) entitled “From Hangzhou to the World” on December 9, 2024, for Indonesian members. Click
UCLG ASPAC Supports Indonesian Government in Monitoring and Evaluating Local Government’s Performance
December 20, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC supported the workshop of Minimum (Public) Service Standard (Standar Pelayanan Minimum/SPM) held by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) Indonesia in Jakarta. The event monitored and evaluated the implementation of SPM reflected on local governments’ data submission in electronic form as required by the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No. 59 Year 2021. Click
The 5th Zhejiang International Friendship Cities Exchange Exhibition Successfully Held in Yiwu
November 13-15, 2024 | The 5th Zhejiang International Friendship Cities Exchange Exhibition took place from November 13 to 15 at the Yiwu International Expo Centre, running parallel to the 2024 China Yiwu Imported Commodities Fair. Click
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An Insight into Korea University Sejong Campus
Sejong City hosts one campus of Korea University (another one located in Seoul). The Sejong Campus was established in 1980 with the founding spirit of "Education for National Salvation". Although it initially shared some functions with the Seoul Campus, Sejong Campus has developed its independent educational and research capabilities and become a significant pillar of Korea University. Click
Four Business Cards of Nansha - the Happiest District in China
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of four major bay areas in the world. In 2023,its GDP exceeded 1.9 trillion USD. Nansha is located at the geographical centre of the GBA. Nansha has become the top destination for businesses to enter and tap the Chinese market. Find out the overall development of Nansha with four business cards. Click
? Hello from Secretariat
UCLG ASPAC welcomes a new secondee from Guangzhou and interns from Jeonju to the Jakarta Office’s Secretariat Team. Check out what they intend to bring to the Organisation! Click
? Other Resources
? Upcoming Events
?13-14 January 2025 | Bandung | UCLG ASPAC | MuNASS Final Conference
15-17 January 2025 | Bandung | UCLG ASPAC | UCLG ASPAC Staff Retreat
4-6 February 2025 | Kochi | UCLG ASPAC CRIC | CRIC Thematic Panel of Experts and Training on Sustainable Climate Financing
17-21 February 2025 | Barcelona | UCLG | UCLG Annual Retreat and Campus
24-28 February 2025 | Bangkok | UN ESCAP | 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
1-4 April 2025 | Seville | UCLG | First Session of the UCLG Executive Bureau 2025
26-30 May 2025 | Manila | ADB | ADB Water & Urban Forum 2025 “Toward a Water-Secure and Livable Asia and the Pacific” | Site
24-26 September 2025 | Goyang | UCLG ASPAC, Goyang | 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress
13-16 October 2025 | Toyota | UN DESA, Toyota City, UCLG ASPAC | International Mayors Forum 2025
October 2025 | Xi’an | UCLG | Second Session of the UCLG Executive Bureau 2025 & UCLG Council 2025
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