What is SPP
The Spatial Planning Platform (SPP) was established by the Government of Japan and UN-Habitat's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in 2018 as a network of stakeholders aiming to achieve the formulation and implementation of more effective national and regional spatial planning. The platform acts as a framework for central governments, international organizations, local governments, NGOs, private sector, experts, and other various institutions to share knowledge and exchange experiences.
The 8th SPP Meeting will be held as Part I of the “The 3rd Networking Seminar of the Fukuoka Platform for Sustainable Cities in Asia and the Pacific"（South Asia Seminar on Sustainable Urban Development）, organized in collaboration with UN-Habitat and JICA.
This meeting will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions on the theme of “The Role of Regional Planning and Ensuring its Implementation” on recent national land policies.
Event Overview
【"The 3rd Networking Seminar of the Fukuoka Platform for Sustainable Cities in Asia and the Pacific."】
（Part I ：8th SPP Meeting）
| Date |
December 18 (Thursday) , 2025, starting at 1:30 PM (JST) *The 8th SPP meeting is scheduled to start around 2:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Format |
A hybrid format of in-person and online participation ■Venue ONE FUKUOKA CONFERENCE HALL Terrace Hall BC BLDG. 6th Floor, 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, JAPAN ■Online Zoom webinar |
| Main speakers |
keynote speech
Panel discussion
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| Organizers |
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Japan International Cooperation Agency（JICA） |
How to participate
The South Asia Seminar on Sustainable Urban Development (including the SPP Meeting) is open to anyone online via Zoom Webinar (Free to attend, except for the networking event following the seminar). Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese/English) will be provided. The webinar link will be sent to those who register using the application form below.
Application Deadline: December 12, 2025
For those wishing to attend in person, separate instructions will be provided by the UN-Habitat Fukuoka Regional Office. Please send your affiliation, name, and contact details (email address) to the email address below by Friday, December 12.
hqt-spp★ki.mlit.go.jp (Please replace ★ with @ when sending)