The Government of Japan introduced the 9th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-9), which will be held in Yokohama in 2027, at the 9th Committee on Environment and Development (CED9), organized by the...
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Yokohama and Dakar sign MOU on intercity cooperation
On July 1, the City of Yokohama and the City of Dakar, Republic of Senegal, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on intercity cooperation. The purpose of this MOU is to promote sustainable...
Delegation from Vietnam visits Yokohama and tours wastewater treatment facilities
On May 15, a delegation from the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province in Vietnam toured the Hokubu No. 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant in Yokohama City. During the visit, the delegation observed...
Yokohama purchases world’s first certified “environmental value” generated by ammonia-fueled tugboat
The City of Yokohama is strengthening its leadership in sustainable maritime innovation through an initiative supporting the ammonia-fueled tugboat Sakigake and accelerating efforts to promote...
Yokohama welcomes French Ambassador during the Yokohama-French Month
The Yokohama-France Month (June 12–July 12) is a French cultural festival held annually since 2005 by the Institut Français de Yokohama in partnership with the Yokohama Arts Foundation and the...
Yokohama to host the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11)
On June 17, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara announced that the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11) will be held in Yokohama in the summer of 2027. PALM (Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting) is...
Yokohama strengthens ties with Germany through key meetings in Bonn and Frankfurt
On June 10 and 11, Mayor Yamanaka of Yokohama held a series of important meetings in Germany, reaffirming the city’s commitment to international collaboration in sustainability and economic...
Presentation of Yokohama’s initiatives at the Zero Waste Forum
The City of Yokohama participated in the Zero Waste Forum held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, from June 5 to 7 2026 (Organized by Zero Waste Foundation*). This participation was by invitation,...
Yokohama strengthens collaboration with UN organizations in Bonn
In June 2026, Mayor Yamanaka visited Bonn, Germany, where he met with representatives of several United Nations organizations to deepen collaboration in the fields of sustainability, citizen...
Yokohama delivers a lecture on port decarbonization to students from National University of Kaohsiung
On March 4, 2026, the Port and Harbor Bureau of the City of Yokohama delivered a lecture to professors and students from the National University of Kaohsiung in Taiwan on current and future...
Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka speaks at Daring Cities 2026 in Bonn
On June 10, Mayor Yamanaka of Yokohama participated in the plenary session of the international conference "Daring Cities 2026" held in Bonn, Germany. The conference, co-hosted by ICLEI and the City...
Yokohama contributes to global policy at ICLEI Global Executive Committee gathering
On June 9, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka participated in the ICLEI Global Executive Committee meeting held in Bonn, Germany. ICLEI is one of the world’s largest networks of cities committed to...
Yokohama calls for transition to circular cities at inaugural Pacific Climate Summit
The Pacific Climate Summit 2026 was held for the first time in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, from June 8–10, 2026. The summit brought together leaders from governments, local authorities, financial...
Report by UC Berkeley brings attention to the decarbonization efforts in the Port of Yokohama
Yokohama hosts international workshop with Singapore and Tokyo on advanced sewerage systems
On April 30, the City of Yokohama welcomed a delegation from Singapore's National Water Agency (PUB) for an international workshop in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This event...
Yokohama Mayor shares circular economy vision at World Urban Forum 13
In May 2026, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka delivered a video address at a Special Session titled "Closing the Loop: Advancing Waste Management Towards a Circular Economy" during the 13th World...
Yokohama to launch international circular exhibition in 2027
The City of Yokohama and RX Japan have announced the launch of a new international exhibition focused on the circular economy, set to debut in 2027. The event aims to bring together companies,...
Yokohama launches pilot to advance decarbonization using waste heat
The City of Yokohama and Toagosei Co., Ltd. have launched a pilot project aiming to make effective use of steam generated during waste incineration, reducing fossil fuel consumption and cutting...