As the 3rd edition of the World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment report published in October 2022 by the OECD and UCLG shows, many countries are still facing the consequences of the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To that regard, the whole-of-government approach that

Not often there is such a clear connection to climate change as in the adaptation to the changes in the water cycle. In this sense, StEB is fast in updating data and technologies to manage rain and stormwater, and the city of Cologne has become well known for the flood protection system developed ov

The effectiveness and ongoing success of the modules was particularly clear during a recent Networking session at UCLG’s World Congress in Daejeon, which highlighted the co-creation process behind this unique learning resource, and the way different partners and members of UCLG have found synergies

The session was opened by UCLG Secretary General, Emilia Saiz, who welcomed participants and urged them to apply their minds to the new priorities and collectively create new experiences through learning and sharing. Then, UCLG Learning Director, Sara Hoeflich, traced the evolution of learning in th

Daejeon UCLG World Congress 2022 ended on a successful note. It fully addressed the need for globalization and cooperation, especially in times of need such as the post-COVID-19 pandemic. On that ground, the UCLG Committee put forward an understanding after wrapping up World Congress - 'Pact for the

Hello, I'm Choi Sung Eun, 23 years old, and I am writing my UCLG volunteer work and experiences. First, I'd like to introduce myself a little bit. I am a senior in the Department of English and Literature at Myongji University Seoul Campus. As I send you this writing, I would like to express my grat

The organizing committee of the Daejeon UCLG World Congress said the "7th UCLG World Congress" is the world's largest international conference between local governments, wrapped up its five-day journey after the closing ceremony on the 14th.The closing ceremony was attended by about 800 people. Emil

Local and regional governments are taking innovative steps to tackle growing inequalities around the world, according to the findings of a new report being launched today by United Cities and Local Government (UCLG), in partnership with The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU) of University Coll

Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo (이장우) said, "Let's establish future milestones through unanimity and cooperation of local governments." The "7th UCLG General Assembly" opening ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on the 3rd day of the general meeting at the Daejeon Convention Center's 2nd Exhibition Hall with 1,

It was announced that a Networking Convention the Asia-Pacific (ASPAC) branch of the United Cities and Local Government (UCLG) will be opened during the UCLG World Congress.At the event, a total of 150 people, including Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo, UCLG World Director, UCLG Asia-Pacific City official

Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo, on the first day of the 2022 Daejeon UCLG World Congress, attended the UCLG ASPAC (Asia Pacific Branch) Executive Branch meeting.The meeting was held jointly with Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo and ASPA President Ashok Kumar.The meeting includes 2022 activity report, executiv

Secretary-General Emilia Saiz was warmly welcomed at the office of the Daejeon Convention Center.Emilia Sizes has served as UCLG Secretary General since 2017, and the Secretariat is in full effort. Also, she visited our city last April and gave a full inspection of the conducted DMZ.Mayor Lee Jang-w

Our world is at a foundational moment. The pandemic put us in front of an unprecedented scenario, but also gave us a renewed sense of purpose to deliver truly transformative action, to overcome the current levels of inequality, address the environmental crisis, and challenge the widening cultural di

The organizing committee of the 2022 United Cities of Local Governments (UCLG) General Assembly opens the general meeting.With a month left, various promotional activities are being accelerated. Among them, Daejeon with the large image attached to the outer wall of the second exhibition hall of the

Daejeon City announced on the 5th that it had dispatched Daejeon International Relations Ambassador Lee Hyung-jong to the World Secretariat in Barcelona, Spain to deliver a letter from Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo to Emilia Saiz, Secretary General of the UCLG World Secretariat.The ambassador told Emil

We are delighted to invite you to the 7th UCLG World Congress from October 10th to 14th in Daejeon, the central city of Korea, a city where culture and arts flourish. Under the theme of "Local and Reginal Governments Breaking through as one" We will have the opportunity to put on the table and accel

Daejeon City announced on the 27th that it held a briefing session on the detailed operation plan of the 2022 Daejeon United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) General Assembly (hereinafter the Daejeon General Assembly) in the middle meeting room of the city hall.This day's report was attended by D

Daejeon City announced that it had invited all local government delegations and city officials from around the world to the UCLG World Congress to be held in Daejeon in October at the World Urban Forum (WUF11) in Katowice, Poland.At the World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments session held o

On June 22, the Daejeon World Federation of Local Governments General Assembly Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Organizing Committee’) held the ‘2022 Daejeon UCLG General Assembly International Student Ambassador Kick-Off Ceremony’ at the Daejeon Convention Center on the 22nd an

This year, UCLG's global urban diplomacy stage will be held from October 10-14 at Daejeon Convention Center (DCC).The World Federation of Local Governments (UCLG) is the only international organization of local governments recognized by the United Nations (UN). With over 240,000 local governments in