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...
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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 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...
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...
Yokohama Announces its Second Voluntary Local Review to Further Contribute to Global SDGs
The City of Yokohama is pleased to announce the publication of its second Voluntary Local Review (VLR), a progress report on its efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...