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The global community is expecting local governments to play an increasingly important role in promoting sustainable development. However, the ability of local governments to do so, especially in some developed countries, may be weakening due to a possible decline in citizen interest and support as well as worsening fiscal and other constraints...

The low-carbon technology transfer is a key to achieve environmentally sound development in Asia. This policy brief provides several options on how to promote this process. Remarks: Japanese version: http://enviroscope.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=3979

Current waste management practices in cities in developing Asia are a threat to human health and to the environment. This policy brief focuses on biological methods with lower emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), and argues that national and local governments have key roles to play in mainstreaming these methods. It also recommends policy packages...

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