Social Marketing and Behavior Change for Environmental Protection Read more about Social Marketing and Behavior Change for Environmental Protection Learn about using social mobilization and communication to encourage communities to be environmental stewards. Rare Philippines’ Vice President Rocky Sanchez Tirona discussed the results of Rare’s social marketing and behavior change campaigns in Asia and Africa. She shared her experiences on how to obtain the support of hungry villagers to protect their endangered hornbills and subsistence fishers to avoid protected areas.
General Environmental Protection Act: Overview and Environment Portfolio Read more about General Environmental Protection Act: Overview and Environment Portfolio This presentation discusses the role of Environmental Protection Authority in the State of Victoria in Australia. The Environmental Protection Act, along with existing regulatory framework and environmental statutory policies, are explained. Aspects that are regulated, including the top six focus areas of the agency, are enumerated.
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.
Financing and Delivery Mechanisms for Sanitation: The Case of Japan Read more about Financing and Delivery Mechanisms for Sanitation: The Case of Japan The percentage of sewered population in Japan has constantly increased in recent years. Alongside financing arrangements and supporting policies and laws, a number of policy recommendations were introduced in Japan to respond to the challenge.