Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas showcased the city’s Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the 12th Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), held on February 24-27, 2025, at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) headquarters in Thailand.
This prestigious event enabled Santa Rosa to highlight its pioneering efforts in localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing sustainable urban development.
Accompanied by the VLR task working group, Arcillas participated in key discussions, including the Local and Regional Government Assembly: Advancing Multilevel Collaboration for SDG Localization, and Maximizing Local Impact: SDG Localization and Inclusive Action in Southeast Asia.
These sessions provided an opportunity for Santa Rosa to present its VLR process, achievements, and strategies in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into local governance.