The City of Yokohama recently welcomed government officials from across Africa for a specialized training program on sustainable waste management. Conducted in cooperation with the Japan...
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Yokohama showcases urban sustainability initiatives at the World Cities Summit 2026
City of Yokohama participated in the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026, held in Singapore from 14 to 16 June 2026 and organized by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban...
Yokohama promotes APUF-9 at international conference
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...
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 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 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...
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 digitizes waste management across 1,200 public facilities
The City of Yokohama has begun full-scale implementation of a digital waste management system across approximately 1,200 city-related facilities, marking a major step forward in administrative...
UNDP Regional Workshop’s “Yokohama Day” Highlights Yokohama’s Circular City Leadership
The City of Yokohama hosted “Yokohama Day” Day 3 of the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)–organized regional workshop “Advancing Circular Policy and Business Solutions for Plastics in the...
Yokohama City visualizes resource circularity in Minato Mirai
The Minato Mirai 21 district (MM21) has been selected by the Japanese Government as a Decarbonization Leading Area. In addition to decarbonizing electricity, MM21 is advancing circular economy...
MM21 launches a new circular economy initiative using leftover popcorn
The Minato Mirai district is taking another step forward as a model for sustainable urban development with the launch of a new circular economy initiative: brewing craft beer with unsold but still...
21 Cities Announced as Founding Signatories of the Asian Circular Cities Declaration (ACCD)
The City of Yokohama, ICLEI Japan, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced the 21 founding cities of the Asian Circular Cities Declaration (ACCD). Yokohama and Bangkok are both...