KUCHING – Dato Wee Hong Seng, the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), has outlined the city’s strategy for building resilient urban communities at a United Nations expert meeting in Japan.
He addressed the 16th UN-Habitat Environmental Technology Expert Group Meeting in Nagoya, focusing on approaches that align with Sustainable Development Goal 11 for sustainable cities.
The mayor stressed the necessity for cities to be technologically, socially, and psychologically prepared for climate-related disruptions.
“Disaster resilience begins with people,” Dato Wee remarked. He explained that MBKS employs a 3Ps framework, People, Public, and Private partnership, to link innovation with community needs and policy objectives.
This high-level gathering was coordinated by the UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the United Nations Centre for Regional Development, and the City of Nagoya.
It assembled local leaders, researchers, and specialists from across the Asia-Pacific to discuss disaster risk reduction technologies, climate adaptation, and urban resilience.
MBKS’s involvement highlights its dedication to people-focused urban management that integrates technology for public welfare.
The council continues to prioritise environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and preparedness for climate challenges through such international dialogues.
These exchanges provide opportunities for partnerships in early-warning systems and climate-adaptive urban planning, reinforcing Kuching South’s role as a pioneer in sustainable development.
