Building the Sanitation Market Read more about Building the Sanitation Market A global sanitation gap continues to exist at present. Access to sustainable sanitation can be achieved by delivering products and services along the entire value chain at scale, and ensuring that technologies and services meet users’ preferences and national requirements.
Partnerships for BayaniJuan: The Calauan Resettlement Site Read more about Partnerships for BayaniJuan: The Calauan Resettlement Site This video presents BayaniJuan, the official relocation site located in Laguna City's Municipality of Calauan in the Philippines, for informal settlers affected by rehabilitation of Pasig River. Though some challenges were encountered, partnerships between the private sector and government played a key role in the overall success of the project.
Role of Local Government Units in Environmental Protection Read more about Role of Local Government Units in Environmental Protection This presentation explains how local governments in the Philippines, as mandated by law, enhances the right of people to a balanced ecology. While sustainable development is a guiding principle in environmental management, good governance is the foundation of sustainable development.
Saving a River, Securing Livelihoods (Las Piñas) Read more about Saving a River, Securing Livelihoods (Las Piñas) Daily garbage production has increased as a result of rapid population growth in urban areas, including in the City of Las Piñas in the Philippines. The Las Piñas Sagip Ilog Program, having earned international recognition, has led to a web of sustainable social enterprises and ecologically sound solid waste management practices.
Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan Read more about Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan This video showcases the proposed urban redevelopment plan of Manila Waterways in the Philippines, designed by Palafox Associates, and with support from Urban Poor Associates. Inspired by the successful slum upgrading project in Thailand's Bangbua Central, the residents living along the waterways in Manila are determined to progress as a community.
In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila Read more about In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila This video covers the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also shares the mission and goals of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center. Sources of livelihood opportunities that sustain the operations of these two initiatives are also discussed.
Socialized Housing Program Read more about Socialized Housing Program Read about the mandate and role of the National Housing Authority (NHA) in the Philippines. The priority programs of the agency, particularly for informal settler families residing in danger areas in Metro Manila, are highlighted in the presentation. The multi-sectoral community development approach as applied by NHA is, likewise, presented.
Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Read more about Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Irrigated agriculture is essential to achieve human development and environmental targets in Asia Pacific. Targets, however, will not be met unless the sector adopts innovative, forward-looking, and effective strategies. There is a need to prod and enable actors at all levels in the region to take effective action.
Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues Read more about Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues This presentation explains the current structures and processes in water governance and how they approach gender issues. Along with the discussion on gender obstacles, ambushes, and landmines; it also looks into potential collaborators and unlikely alliances in gender-related dialogues. Lastly, it discusses the future potential actions for Asia.
Effective Household Water Treatment and Roles of Women in Flood Emergency Read more about Effective Household Water Treatment and Roles of Women in Flood Emergency Safe drinking water supply systems are often damaged during climate-related disasters; hence the risks for exposure of rural communities in developing countries to drinking microbiologically contaminated water consequently increase. The need to further develop point-of-use methods is crucial to meet the emergency water needs in current and changing contexts.