Concept Note
Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities in the Asia-Pacific Region
Background
As part of UNESCO’s International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (ICCAR), APCIC belongs to a global network comprising seven regional coalitions. APCIC works to strengthen collaboration among cities by facilitating the exchange of best practices, advancing effective policy strategies, and supporting the development of inclusive and sustainable urban environments. The APCIC meeting at the World Human Rights Cities Forum 2026 offers a valuable platform to further enhance these efforts, bringing together city representatives and civil society organizations to deepen regional cooperation and advance the shared vision of inclusive and sustainable cities.
Objectives
• Provide a platform for local governments to discuss challenges and share successful initiatives in promoting inclusion, solidarity, and human rights in the face of authoritarianism and populism.
• Contribute to the global dialogue on the role of cities in advancing human rights, as promoted by UNESCO and ICCAR.
• Strengthen networks among government officials, civil society organizations, and young people at the local level
Main Agenda
• Adoption of the APCIC Statutes and establishment of the APCIC Steering Committee.
• Introduction of the UNESCO ICCAR coalition and the APCIC Inclusive City Marker System.
• Discussion on strategies to promote inter-city collaboration among government officials, civil society organizations, and young people.
Concept Note
Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities in the Asia-Pacific Region
Background
As part of UNESCO’s International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (ICCAR), APCIC belongs to a global network comprising seven regional coalitions. APCIC works to strengthen collaboration among cities by facilitating the exchange of best practices, advancing effective policy strategies, and supporting the development of inclusive and sustainable urban environments. The APCIC meeting at the World Human Rights Cities Forum 2026 offers a valuable platform to further enhance these efforts, bringing together city representatives and civil society organizations to deepen regional cooperation and advance the shared vision of inclusive and sustainable cities.
Objectives
• Provide a platform for local governments to discuss challenges and share successful initiatives in promoting inclusion, solidarity, and human rights in the face of authoritarianism and populism.
• Contribute to the global dialogue on the role of cities in advancing human rights, as promoted by UNESCO and ICCAR.
• Strengthen networks among government officials, civil society organizations, and young people at the local level
Main Agenda
• Adoption of the APCIC Statutes and establishment of the APCIC Steering Committee.
• Introduction of the UNESCO ICCAR coalition and the APCIC Inclusive City Marker System.
• Discussion on strategies to promote inter-city collaboration among government officials, civil society organizations, and young people.