UCLG ASPAC

March 23-28, 2026 | China – UCLG ASPAC First Youth Leaders China Tour 2026 successfully brought together 20 delegates from 8 countries— China, Philippines, Maldives, Kiribati, Indonesia, South Korea, Nepal, and Thailand—representing government, youth organisations, and professional sectors. The programme was co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for F...

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 has taken an innovative approach by introducing child-friendly educational tools that promote safe and responsible use of rail transit.

In recent years, Indonesia has significantly expa...

Gunsan, South Korea — The “Gunsan Brews & Blues Festival 2026” will take place from June 12 to 14 in the area around the Gunsan Modern History Museum, located in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, South Korea. Now in its fifth year, the festival is gaining attention as a convergent model for urban development that brings together local agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, ...

The New Taipei City Government has long been committed to sustainable urban development and social equality. The Rainbow Stand at Banqiao Stadium, which was officially opened in February 2026, is not only a facelift for the stadium, but also a physical declaration that proclaims the integration of sports equality into public spaces. Adorned with six colors—red, orange, yellow...

April 1-3, 2026 | Kathmandu – UCLG ASPAC contributed to the Global South WASH Financing & Sustainability Conference 2026, held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The conference convened government representatives, development partners, financial institutions, academia, and local government leaders to address a central question: how can financing systems enable sustaina...