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ASLAN MAVI Cities and Cultures of the World - Consulting is the personal and independent consultancy platform of Simón Villalobos Castañeda, focused on the planning and management of international cooperation projects, internationalization and transfer of technical knowledge for climate action between Latam, North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with special emphasis on Southeast Asia.
It functions as a professional services platform for the development of strategic advice, analysis of territorial projects, international event organization, production of high-impact content on urban sustainability and climate diplomacy.
MISION:
Foster sustainable development and territorial resilience across the Asia-Pacific basin by coordinating strategies among Latin America, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, integrating climate cooperation, strategic communication, and intercultural management.
VISION:
To be international leaders in advising on trans-Pacific projects and sustainable cities, fostering decentralized cooperation, climate diplomacy, global communication, and technology transfer.
VALUES:
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Global Cooperation: A source of intercultural dialogue, technical exchange, and mutual understanding among diverse territorial and cultural identities.
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Climate Action: A rigorous commitment to sustainability, socio-environmental resilience, and the effective implementation of the SDGs.
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Glocal Innovation: The application of high-precision strategic methodologies to deliver innovative solutions at a global level and practical applications at a local scale.
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Creativity: Valuing local heritage and living culture as drivers for the social development, creative economy, sustainable tourism, and territorial cohesion.
Events, Conferences & Talks
Talk on THAILAND: "Climate Policies & Territorial Sustainability"
School of Government and Public Affairs, University of Chile
Chile, 2026
Talk on THAILAND: "Political System & Territorial Governance"
Institute of International Affairs, University of Chile
Chile, 2026
Chile, Latin America & Southeast Asia Meeting: Cooperation Opportunities for an Strategic Region
Chile, 2026
Premier CITIES 2031 (Bangkok & Guangzhou Chapters) and Intersectoral Dialogue
Chile, 2025
Consulting and Professional Services
1) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND CLIMATE DIPLOMACY
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Formulation, design, and management of international sustainable development projects (aligned with SDGs 6, 11, 13, and 17).
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Multilateral cooperation strategies, urban diplomacy, and the coordination of networks and institutions across Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Southeast Asia.
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Transfer of technical knowledge and climate adaptation methodologies to local governments and organizations.
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Comprehensive advisory services for the internationalization of initiatives and applications for international funding cooperation (e.g., AGCID, UNDP, COALAR).
2) SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND TERRITORIES (SDGs 11 and 13)
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Development and governance strategies for climate-resilient territories.
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Technical advisory services for the regeneration of public spaces and green areas, and for urban water resource management.
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Urban planning tools for water and riverine contexts in the Global South.
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Management and coordination of urban districts linked to innovation and territorial development hubs.
3) STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT
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Strategic communication and Institutional partnerships between Latin America, Europe, and ASEAN.
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Production of audiovisual content and documentary series focused on global urban sustainability (e.g., CIUDADES 2031).
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Development of international events and intercultural activities (workshops, talks, and thematic engagement events).
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Boosting the local economy through the activation of cultural and heritage assets and creative economy districts.
4) PUBLIC-PRIVATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE IMPACT
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Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals within Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) frameworks, fostering the development of sustainable projects and investments.
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Design of monitoring and impact evaluation (M&E) systems and performance metrics for urban projects and cooperation initiatives.
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Advisory services for multisectoral programs regarding territorial sustainability.
Completed Projects
Internationalization Advisory – Alto en el Desierto Foundation
(Chile / Bolivia, 2025–2026)
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Led the comprehensive design and technical programming of the "Water Resilience and Sustainable Territories" project, successfully securing USD 94,000 in funding from the Chile Fund (AGCID / UNDP).
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Managed budget structuring, the design of impact indicators, and high-level partnership development with counterparts in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (College of Architects and UNIVALLE University).
Program Coordination – UTEM Executive Diploma on International Cooperation
(Chile, 2025–2026)
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Development and academic direction of the "International Cooperation for Sustainable Cities" program at the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM), structured around urban regeneration, resilience (Nature-based Solutions/NbS), and creative economies, with a focus on ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Leadership and organization of the "International Cooperation and Sustainable Cities" International Seminar (June 2026).
Focal Point of Sustainable Cities for ASEAN & Asia-Pacific – Giant Interactive Maps
(Spain, 2025–2026)
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Management of international operations for adapting technological solutions—including SDG localization and B2B technical portfolio management—and establishing collaboration frameworks with local governments in Chile, Thailand, and Australia.
Creation and Direction of Documentary Series "CITIES 2031" – ASLAN MAVI
(Chile, 2025–2026)
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Directing, producing, and researching an audiovisual series on climate strategies and urban internationalization in global metropolises such as Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Jakarta.
Co-direction of the International Metting of Creative and Sustainable Cities
(Bolivia, 2023)
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Exchange of strategies regarding the creative economy and urban sustainability, in collaboration with international networks (UN-Habitat, AECID, JICA) and the Metropolitan Studies Society of the Santa Cruz College of Architects.
Our Impact and CSR
Each year, we carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) actions, with the commitment to generate social and intercultural impact, through the following activities:
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Educational and cultural programs for adolescents and schools in vulnerable territories, in Chile and Latin America.
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Visual Arts Exhibitions and cultural mediation, open to the public.
Completed Projects:
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Educational-Cultural Program: "Sustainability and Greece", Republic of Greece School, Puente Alto, Santiago, Chile, 2024.
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Aegean and World Event and Exhibition, in collaboration with the Embassy of Greece in Chile, 2024.
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Oikos Exhibition, Altillo Beni Museum, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, 2023.
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All Hellenes Exhibition, Grand Lodge of Chile, Santiago de Chile, 2022.
