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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 United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific...
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 urban development in both cities and enhance their international...
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 both water treatment and sludge treatment processes. Participants showed...
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 next-generation marine fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by...
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas Speaks at “VLR–VSR Days 2026,” a UN HLPF-Related Event
On July 8, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas participated in the 5th VLR–VSR Days 2026, held within the framework of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, and spoke during Session 1,...
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 a summit hosted by the Government of Japan every three years since...
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