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.
Pasig River Forum Read more about Pasig River Forum Various initiatives and projects of Manila’s Pasig River were undertaken in collaboration with international donors, national government agencies, local governments, civil society groups, and the private sector since its restoration, which began with the Pasig River Rehabilitation Program in 1989. In 1999, a presidential mandate established the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) with the clear goal of restoring the Pasig River from a biologically dead river to Class "C" level—that which can sustain life—by 2014.
Pasig River Forum Read more about Pasig River Forum The Pasig River Forum aimed to ensure a common view of the progress, plans, issues, and opportunities for the cleanup of the Pasig River.
Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project Read more about Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project Many poor households in Indonesia live in informal areas of cities with deteriorating services that local governments could not provide. Funded by ADB, the Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project was created with the aim to increase provision of shelter for the urban poor, focusing on housing supply.
An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development Read more about An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development With the aim to promote an integrated approach towards inclusive urban development growth, this presentation discusses cross-sectoral prioritization, project programming, and policy and planning process flowchart. Alongside sector assessments and options, it presents a framework for understanding urban context.
Enabling Inclusive Cities Read more about Enabling Inclusive Cities Apart from the program overview, this presentation discusses aspects that matter to inclusive urban development. It also shares information on ADB’s experiences with inclusive urban development, urban renewal, and slum rehabilitation. Lastly, it discusses the enabling environment for incorporating an inclusive city approach in the operations of Asian Development Bank.
Rising to the Challenge: Sanitation Sector Read more about Rising to the Challenge: Sanitation Sector India is confronted by challenges in urban sanitation. The Government of India, through its National Urban Sanitation Policy, has taken steps to transform the country's urban areas into community‐driven, totally sanitized, and healthy and livable cities and towns.
Waste Recycling and Recovery Business Read more about Waste Recycling and Recovery Business The development of solid waste management solutions relies heavily on efficient collection systems and waste characterization. Although there are no standard solutions for all cities, it is crucial to take into account the different stakeholders: civil society, waste policy managers, and end users.
Introduction - From Waste to Resource Read more about Introduction - From Waste to Resource This session discussed innovative systems, technologies, supporting policies, and incentives that help turn wastes into resources. It shared tips for replication and scaling up, including benefits and potential revenues that can be derived. It also explained the role of private sector and how to engage them.
Quezon City's Environmental Management Program Read more about Quezon City's Environmental Management Program As the Green Lung of Metro Manila, Quezon City in the Philippines has the most number of enacted environmental ordinances. Along with an environmentally compliant solid waste disposal system, it has attained efficiency in garbage collection and diverted a major percent of waste through reduction initiatives and environmental enforcement.