UN-Habitat’s Fukuoka headquarters has established a new public-private-academic network to promote sustainable urban development in the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative was announced at an inaugural meeting on April 16, attended by over 100 representatives from local governments, businesses, and universities. The organization cited limited public awareness of its presence in Fukuoka as a key challenge and emphasized the need for collaboration to improve living environments across the region. The network seeks wide participation to leverage collective expertise in advancing urban sustainability goals. Source: UN-Habitat / NHK

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