Former president of UCLG-ASPAC recognizes Guangzhou award a model and platform for promoting innovative urban governance
2015-09-07
During these meetings, Dr. Jatin Modi shared his personal experience on the final assessment and awarding ceremony of the 2014 Guangzhou Award.
Vice mayor Cai Chaolin shares Guangzhou's sustainable practices at 2015 UCLG ASPAC Council Meetings
2015-09-06
At the invitation of UCLG ASPAC and Regency of Wakatobi of Indonesia, Vice Mayor Cai Chaolin attended the 2015 UCLG ASPAC Council Meetings and the Asia-Pacific Conference on Local Government Voices toward Habitat III on a New Urban Agenda .
Guangzhou award makes a field trip to “Boston Participatory Budgeting” initiative
2015-09-05
This initiative was selected as one of the 15 shortlisted initiatives to be considered for the 2nd cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
Study visit to 2014 Guangzhou award winner Antioquia, Colombia
2015-09-02
On September 1 2015, Mr. Gong Haijie, Deputy Secretary General of Guangzhou Municipal Government led an eight-member delegation to visit Antioquia, Colombia and to learn from the “Antioquia Educational Parks” initiative.
Guangzhou award showcased at 23rd Guangzhou Fair
2015-09-01
The Guangzhou Award and Asia Pacific Regional Office of Metropolis participated in the 23rd Guangzhou Fair which was held in Area A of China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou from August 28 to 30.
Public Participation and Urban Development Innovation Forum achieves great success
2015-07-24
The Public Participation and Urban Development Innovation Forum, a sub-event of 2015 (the tenth) Conference on Urban Development and Planning, was held successfully in Baiyun International Convention Center on July 23.
GIUI makes study tour to 2nd Guangzhou award shortlisted initiative in Melbourne
2015-07-22
During the visit, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle met with the delegation and exchanged opinions on the significance of sharing experiences learned from the 4 C Cooler program with global cities.
GIUI conducts on-site visit to 2nd Guangzhou award winning initiative in New Zealand’s Christchurch
2015-07-19
The delegation had a walking tour to Christchurch downtown and paid special attention to the CBD which was nearly ruined in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes and is the pilot site of the transitional project that is being carried out.
Student from University of Birmingham interns at Asia-Pacific Office of Metropolis
2015-07-13
Recommended by the University of Birmingham, Hannah Thompson, an undergraduate majoring in international relations, came to the Asia-Pacific office of the World Association of Major Metropolises (Metropolis) in Guangzhou on a two-month internship and frie
ICLEI delegation visits Guangzhou to study eco-city construction and urban planning
2015-07-01
A three-member delegation from ICLEI, a strategic partner of Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation (GIUI), visited the city of Guangzhou on July 1.