Standing Committee for Southeast Asia (SEA) Meeting
The Standing Committee for Southeast Asia of UCLG ASPAC was established to support the DELGOSEA initiative, which promotes stronger partnerships among cities and local governments in the ASEAN region. Since 2015, the Standing Committee has regularly convened to discuss workplans and achievements, often in conjunction with the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF). UCLG ASPAC now hosts the AMF Secretariat, serving as the only entity representing local governments in Southeast Asia that is associated with ASEAN. This role further strengthens the collaboration and engagement of local governments within the region.
UCLG ASPAC Logistics Committee Meeting
The Logistic Committee within the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) aims to promote sustainable, efficient, and innovative urban logistics solutions across member cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The committee fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and policy advocacy among local governments, industry stakeholders, and experts to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve urban livability. Through capacity building, research, innovation showcases, policy recommendations, and data-driven initiatives, the committee addresses the complex challenges of city logistics and contributes to developing well-planned, resilient, and prosperous cities in the region.
Sub Forum 1 Cultural Exchange: Women’s Development and She-power in the New Eras
Standing Committee of South and Southwest Asia (SSW) Meeting
The Committee of South and South-West Asia was formed to strengthen cooperation amongst members and partners in this sub-region. It aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and exemplary practices of local government with almost same context, and responsible to ensure the effective implementation of UCLG ASPAC’s activities in South and Southwest sub-region Asia. The work of the Committee is coordinated by UCLG ASPAC Coordinator based in Islamabad Office which was established in the first quarter of 2016.
UCLG ASPAC Tourism Committee Meeting
The UCLG ASPAC Tourism Committee was established during the Executive Bureau Meeting on September 9, 2021, initiated by the Xi’an Municipal People’s Government. Its members include UCLG ASPAC cities, local governments, Silk Road tourism cities, and Xi’an's sister cities. The Committee aims to promote the harmonious development of tourism, foster exchanges and cooperation among members, and support cultural tourism's coordinated growth. Given tourism's vital role in global economies, the Committee works to restore its status as a provider of jobs, stable incomes, and cultural heritage protection.
Culture Committee Meeting
UCLG ASPAC Culture Committee was established in 2015 with the goal to promote culture as the fourth pillar of sustainable development in the Asia and Pacific region. It aims to influence policy formulation, facilitate knowledge sharing of cultural policies and exemplary practices, and establish an active culture network in the region. The works of Culture Committee focuses on five themes: Culture and Environment; Culture, Urban Planning and Public Space; Governance of Culture; Culture and Economy; and Heritage, Diversity, and Creativity. In addition, the Culture Committee also conducts training programmes on cultural tourism development in Jeju, South Korea.
Sub Forum 2 Child-friendly Cities: Child-Friendly for A ‘Better’ Urban Future
Financial Management Committee Meeting
This meeting is limited to invited participants.
Standing Committee on Women in Local Governments (SCWILG) Meeting
UCLG ASPAC’s Standing Committee on Women in Local Governments (SCWILG) was formed in December 2013 with a vision of increased women’s participation in political positions and in other institutions in local governments. The Committee advocates towards women empowerment and the integration of gender perspectives into different themes of local development, such as public space and safety, local economic development, disaster risk reduction and management, education and health sectors for equitable services delivery.
HDP Nexus Committee Meeting
The main implication of establishing the HDP Nexus Committee is twofold : First, the implementation of the HDP Nexus Committee will motivate the local government members in the Asia-Pacific region to exchange knowledge and information on bilateral and multilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA). This is vitally needed for local governments to keep pace with the fast moving and increased duration of emergencies around the world.
Second, building the HDP Nexus Committee as a local government-level platform in the AP region will prompt the leader of each member local government and all key stakeholders to commit more seriously and play an active role in tackling under global challenges such as disaster, climate change, international conflicts, and many other humanitarian crises. This will not only help strengthen the capacity of each actor but also bring member countries practical results which address urgent global challenges across the HDP Nexus.
Sculpture Visit: Commemorating the 8th UCLG ASPAC Congress 2020 in Zhengzhou Botanical Garden