UCLG ASPAC - United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific

UCLG ASPAC - United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific UCLG ASPAC is the regional section of the UCLG, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

The United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the regional section of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), a worldwide association of local government organisations that dates back to 1913. UCLG is the only local government organization recognised by the United Nations, and nominates 10 out of 20 members of UNACLA, the first advisory body of local authorities affi

liated with the UN. The Asia and Pacific region is the biggest of the eight sections in UCLG with linkages to more than 7.000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people - more than half of the world population - and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia.

Cities can become warmer than their surrounding areas when concrete, asphalt, and buildings absorb and retain heat, whil...
10/08/2026

Cities can become warmer than their surrounding areas when concrete, asphalt, and buildings absorb and retain heat, while limited vegetation and ventilation reduce natural cooling - making homes, streets, and public spaces increasingly difficult to cool.

So, extreme heat is not only a matter of discomfort as it affects health, infrastructure, energy systems, and the overal liveability of our cities. Its impact is also unequal: older people, children, outdoor workers, and low-income communities often face higher exposure and fewer cooling options. Today's pist encourages us to explore how local governments can help make neighbourhoods cooler and more liveable; from heat-helth planning, and connected green spaces to locally driven shading and communal cooling practices.

Cooling our cities then begins with understanding where heat is concentrated, who is most exposed, and which solutions fit the local context.

From learning, to contribution, to shared memories!Our dynamic interns from the UCLG ASPAC Internship Programme (UAIP) B...
07/08/2026

From learning, to contribution, to shared memories!

Our dynamic interns from the UCLG ASPAC Internship Programme (UAIP) Batch 2 delivered their final presentations today, marking an important milestone in their internship journey.

Bringing perspectives shaped by their diverse academic backgrounds, they reflected on the work they supported, the lessons they gained, and their personal and professional growth throughout the programme. Their presentations also demonstrated how academic learning can be translated into meaningful contributions to UCLG ASPAC’s work

Congratulations to UAIP Batch 2 on reaching this milestone! We look forward to seeing where these experiences, lessons and memories take you next.

🌏 Set Sail on a New Voyage: Local Cooperation for Building a China-Indonesia Community with a Shared FutureOrganised by ...
04/08/2026

🌏 Set Sail on a New Voyage: Local Cooperation for Building a China-Indonesia Community with a Shared Future

Organised by UCLG ASPAC and CPAFFC, and hosted by the Yogyakarta City Government, the 2026 Indonesia-China Local Governments Dialogue serves as a platform for local governments to exchange experiences, forge partnerships, and create concrete cooperation opportunities.

Through discussions on expanding practical cooperation for local development and strengthening people-to-people exchanges in culture, tourism, and environmental sustainability, the dialogue seeks to build stronger, more resilient, and mutually beneficial ties between Indonesian and Chinese cities.

01/08/2026

🧭 UCLG ASPAC Podcast: The Mayor’s Compass Episode 4 featuring the Mayor of Banda Aceh is now available.

Leadership is not defined by gender, but by the ability to create meaningful impact.

In this episode of The Mayor’s Compass, Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa’aduddin Djamal reflects on how focusing on fundamental public services, including education, healthcare, and citizen services, contributed to improvements in the city's human development outcomes. The conversation also explores the importance of continuous learning, international city networks, youth development, and creating opportunities for future leaders.

🔗 Watch fulll episode here: https://youtu.be/Ck11y4pnYQc

📰 UCLG ASPAC e-Newsletter Vol. 7 | July 2026 is now available!Discover the latest updates, initiatives, partnerships, an...
31/07/2026

📰 UCLG ASPAC e-Newsletter Vol. 7 | July 2026 is now available!

Discover the latest updates, initiatives, partnerships, and local government stories from across the Asia-Pacific region. Explore how cities and local governments continue driving sustainable and inclusive development.

🔗 Read the full edition: https://lnkd.in/gg3dwUWZ

From 28 to 29 July 2029, local governments, experts, national agencies, and partners from across region came together in...
30/07/2026

From 28 to 29 July 2029, local governments, experts, national agencies, and partners from across region came together in Depok City for the City-to-City Learning & Innovation Lab on Waste Management, supported by the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government.

Participants exchanged experiences, explored practical solutions, and learned directly from inspiring examples in Depok, including the integrated waste management initiative in RW 19 Bakti Jaya Urban Village, and Biomagg's Black Soldier Fly bioconversion facility.

Key examples:
♻️ Depok City RW 19 Bakti Jaya Urban Village showcased a community-led circular economy model serving approximately 57,000 residents, integrating waste segregation, a waste bank, urban farming, environmental education, and used cooking oil collection.
🪰 Biomagg demonstrated how 2,000+ tonnes of organic waste can be transformed through BSF bioconversion into valuable resources, creating environmental and economic benefits while reducing landfill waste.

28/07/2026

Better waste management begins with better conversations!

Today’s first leg of the two-day City-to-City Learning & Innovation Lab has been a fruitful one. Organised by UCLG ASPAC with support of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government, local governments, national agencies, experts and partners from across Indonesia gather in the host city of Depok to exchange experiences around sustainable urban waste management, and co-create practical solutions as well as recommendations.

Alongside Depok as host city, participating cities and local governments, including Banda Aceh, Bogor, Jambi, Kendari, Makassar, Bontang, Semarang, North Minahasa, Banyumas, Bandung, Malang, Cirebon, Palembang, Pontianak, Salatiga, and Tangerang; shared their diverse experiences and local innovations in addressing urban waste challenges.

Discussions continued throughout the day through two parallel thematic sessions with one on technical approaches, operational practices and technology, and another focusing on governance, institutional arrangements, policy, financing, stakeholder collaboration, and GEDSI as key enablers of sustainable waste management. Together, these fruitful and dynamic discussions highlighted how effective, and contextual waste management requires not only innovative breakthroughs, but must still be grounded in strong institutions, inclusive participation, and long-term collaboration.

Tomorrow, participants will visit selected waste management facilities in Depok, including a waste bank, organic waste treatment facilities (featuring Black Soldier Fly maggot bioconversion), and the city's final disposal site. The field visits will complement the discussions with first-hand learning from local implementation.

Organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with U...
27/07/2026

Organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with UCLG ASPAC and supported through the UK-funded Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) initiative, the Iloilo City Urban Heat Action Planning Workshop brought together city officials, technical experts, academia, private sector representatives and community stakeholders on 24-25 June 2026 to strengthen the city’s response to growing urban heat risks. The workshop focused on validating local heat-risk assessments and vulnerable groups, reviewing and refining priorities for Iloilo City’s Urban Heat Action Plan (UHAP), clarifying institutional roles and coordination mechanisms, and identifying practical actions for implementation. Through technical sessions, facilitated discussions and implementation planning exercises, participants contributed to the development of a locally owned and actionable framework to strengthen urban heat resilience and support the integration of heat-related measures into city planning and operations.

The triple planetary crisis - climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, demands bold and more integrated solution...
23/07/2026

The triple planetary crisis - climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, demands bold and more integrated solutions. At the 9th Session of the UN ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development ( ), ministers from the Asia-Pacific region took a major step forward by adopting a comprehensive new roadmap through these outcomes that provide a vital framework for local and regional governments in advancing local resilience.

For UCLG ASPAC and its members and networks, these outcomes reinforce the power of multi-level governance, and we support the role of cities and local regional governments in translating these regional commitments into climate action that's integrated, financed, and community-centred.

For example, the Asia-Pacific Synergies Report further highlights the role of cities as delivery platforms for resilient and synergistic solutions to the crisis, with UCLG ASPAC contributing to Chapter 5. Swipe left to scan and read the report!

Local Action, Global Peace: Here's How North Minahasa is Institutionalising Harmony Local and regional governments are t...
20/07/2026

Local Action, Global Peace: Here's How North Minahasa is Institutionalising Harmony

Local and regional governments are the first in line of defense for social cohesion, and conflict prevention. As we work to localise global peace agendas, innovative initiatives emerging from the Asia-Pacific region continue to set a powerful example.

So, today we are congratulating the North Minahasa Regency in Indonesia as they are successfully operationalising a comprehensive peace initiative that's designed to weave social cohesion into everyday public policy. This has brought them to be a finalist for the 2026 UCLG Peace Prize announced at the recent UCLG World Congress in Tangier last month.

This is done through inclusive governance that shifts reactive conflict management to trust-building that's more proactive. By focusing on youth tolerance education, institutionalised interfaith dialogues, and vibrant cultural harmony activities, North Minahasa also serves as an excellent model for UCLG ASPAC's commitment to building resilient, open, and empowered communities.

Congratulations once again to North Minahasa Regency for this incredible milestone, as it reminds us and local leaders worldwide that true global security begins when we empower the citizens closest to us.

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