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RFI and Sustainable Wetlands Management

27 July 2023
The session gives an overview on the Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI), which envisions a network of sustainable wetlands along the EAA Flyway and hosted, managed, and protected by vibrant and resilient communities. This vision shall be realized through the development of viable nature-based…

AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program - Module 1 Report: Access to Services and Infrastructure

12 July 2023
The Smart Cities–Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program of the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) is regional initiative centered on a series of dialogues with key city actors pursuing reforms in the gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) space. Also called the Inclusive…

AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program - Module 2 Report: Urban Safety and Security

12 July 2023
This report covers the second module of the AASCTF Inclusive Cities Dialogues on “Urban Safety and Security”, which consisted of three dialogues held on 12 and 19 May and 1 June 2022. The dialogues are part of the Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program of the ASEAN Australia…

At the Intersection: Smart Inclusive Cities in Southeast Asia – Final Inclusive Cities Event Report

12 July 2023
The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) and The Asia Foundation held the final inclusive cities event of the AASCTF Smart Cities–Inclusive Cities Program online on 26 October 2022, called ‘At the Intersection: Smart Inclusive Cities in Southeast Asia’. With over 120 participants, the…

AASCTF Smart Cities Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program - Module 3 Report: Decent Work and Livelihood

12 July 2023
This report covers the third and last module of the AASCTF Inclusive Cities Dialogues on “Decent Work and Livelihood”, which consisted of three dialogues held on 14, 21, and 28 July 2022. The dialogues are part of the Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program of the ASEAN Australia…

Stakeholder and Capacity Assessment

30 June 2023
The RFI aims to build a business case for sustainable wetlands through the development of project concepts in priority sites along the EAA flyway and the development of financing mechanism through which these projects may be financed. At the heart of this goal is the ability of participating…

Key Takeaways

30 June 2023
The 4-day training workshop highlighted the necessity for a comprehensive assessment of wetland ecosystem services for better informed decisions and building a strong case for wetland site interventions. The participants were presented useful tools for ecosystem services assessment including TESSA…

The Philippine Bird Festival: A Showcase of Vibrant CSO-Government Collaboration

29 June 2023
This article is shared by the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines through its President, Mr. Mike Lu. Mike’s presentation mostly focused on this successful event (“5th Philippine Bird Festival”), which highlights the importance of strong collaboration between government, CSOs, and the private sector…

Lessons Learned in Wetlands Management

29 June 2023
Similar to the challenges being faced by local governments all over the Philippines, the City of Balanga faces habitat degradation, solid wastes and sewage concerns, significant settlements along the boundary of the wetlands, low or few stakeholder engagement, and insufficient information on…

Nature Based Solutions: An Introduction and Case Studies

28 June 2023
Nature based solutions (NBS) are interventions inspired and supported by nature and benefit biodiversity while supporting the delivery of a range of ecosystem services. They are cost-effective, builds resilience, and provide environmental, social and economic benefits. NBS are effective in…