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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An analysis of current practices in urban flood management and its social dimensions reflect a number of limitations. Considering adequately the social dimensions of urban flood management from an engineer’s point of view is crucial in moving towards a holistic approach.

Characterized by chronic policy failure with no clear solution, water management is considered a wicked problem. Building leadership capacity as a fundamental part of integrated water management is essential as a response to the complex nature of managing water challenges.