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The huge amounts of municipal solid waste create enormous challenges for all Asian cities across the whole economic spectrum. The issues vary, as do the characteristics of their MSW. Waste management methods must be chosen carefully to suit local conditio

This paper introduces the theoretical arguments for and against trade liberalization of forest products considering forest sustainability, and reports on the recent circumstances of three countries in Southeast Asia?the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. Trade liberalization raises concerns about the negative effects on forest sustainability...

This handy booklet explains the basic information and current updates on low-carbon society. The challenge of International Research Network for Low Carbon Societies (LCS-RNet), in which IGES serves as a secretariat, is also introduced. Remarks: Japanese version: http://pub.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=2770

Urbanization, population growth and economic development are considered the main driving forces of solid waste management (SWM) issues in Asia and the Pacific region. These factors all together influence consumption rates that lead to accelerate waste generation and change waste components. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission in Asia...