the world is on the spotlight challenges we face in asia-pacific have now become problems the world is striving to overcome poverty eradication urbanization bike up access to basic services climate change and even growth is Esther gender inequality at the UC LG a spa reunite local governments in asia-pacific to learn from each other and overcome problems all dedicated for development we will continue our commitment to encourage local authorities for she what universe now calls sustainable development goals the 17 interconnected codes working in a spirit of partnership to improve life in a sustainable way for future generations now we'll show you how we face the world challenges in asia-pacific perspective and contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals let's explore what we have done in asia-pacific local governments in various isolated places are facing common challenges infrastructure is the key basic necessities like good transport system and access to clean water is liking the problem becomes greater when access to information is restricted this hampers local development because basic competitiveness goes missing at the UC LG a spark we inspire local governments through exchange of knowledge majors and local apparatus are motivated to improve basic infrastructures and services good transportation network is developed to provide better mobility waterways feel for access to clean water supply vocational schools established to open opportunities and develop local potential cities and local authorities are connected to potential partners so they can market local products and foster investment for economic opportunities and jobs local governments along coastal areas with meriting potentials also face other unique challenges limited marine resources contribution to local development is only one of many and there are also natural disasters like tsunami and sea-level rise due to climate change it's known as hard you see LG as per entire cities and local authorities to learn from each other through peer-to-peer partnership to optimize what local potentials and understand what characteristic and risk by building infrastructures in appropriate zone conducting good management of ways and preparing for disaster anticipation as the coordinator of the stakeholder group of measures and local governments for disaster risk reduction in Asia you see LG a spa enlightens local governments in reducing disaster risk and mainstream it in local planning and implementation local governments in urban areas to face various challenges the rapid urbanization expansions of cities and the emergence of slum areas air and water pollution in dangers the health of people lack of public space such as safe and accessible roads and sidewalks parks community and culture centers has been seen as the major challenge working in isolation is not a solution territorial cohesion strong cooperation of sticky and it's rounding local governments is the key for better regional development to achieve sustainable development goals estate in new urban agenda creating better future is a journey with local governments in asia-pacific we have been creating our success story and will continue to make better one as all part of the world are reaching for the same goals this is the time to get closer all hands together to get meaningful impact for the future at UCL G Aspen we continue our commitment to encourage local leaders achieve the seared roles and we challenge you to do the same contribute to the future of the world so no one left behind join us now share your thoughts to the largest regional section of the world and see how your contribution reaches more part of the world you [Music]