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Yokohama presents its initiatives as a leading environmentally advanced city in Asia at the 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB
Hirotaka Sato, Deputy Mayor of Yokohama, was a speaker at the 58th ADB Annual Meeting held in Milan, Italy, from 4-7 May 2025. In a session discussing inter-city cooperation, he presented the city’s initiatives as an environmentally advanced city in Asia and discussed urban challenges and the importance of partnerships in the growing Asia-Pacific region.
OECD selects Yokohama as the first city in the world to be assessed for climate change measures
The OECD published a report assessing Yokohama’s climate change measures at the international conference Urban Days, held at the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) headquarters in Paris, France, from 14-17 April 2025.
Yokohama’s Contribution to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities: Mayor reiterated the critical role of cities in tackling climate change
On March 19th, 2025, “Japan-IIASA Joint Seminar in Yokohama: How Japan’s Experience will be able to Contribute to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities” was held at the Pacifico Yokohama Conference Center in Yokohama, Japan. Recognizing the...
Yokohama, Japan will be the next host for Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF)
The Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF), organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, will be held in Yokohama City, Japan in 2027. APUF is a high-level platform in...