- The major achievement will be a regional consensus among the Asia-Pacific countries through a high-level declaration, on mainstreaming the 3Rs and resource efficiency in a wide range of sectors (e.g., agriculture, environment, industry, energy, transport, and finance) and in the overall policy development. - Policies, strategies, laws and regulations that supports the implementation of the 3Rs and resource efficiency measures at national and local levels will be formulated and implemented in the Asia-Pacific countries. - Creation of a sustainable society that imposes significantly lower pres...[more]

The Partnership has as its overarching goal to mobilize global support to reduce the growth of GHG emissions generated by land transport in developing countries by promoting more sustainable, low carbon transport. Transport in developing countries is the one of the largest, and fastest growing, source of GHG emissions. Transport related CO2 emissions are expected to increase 57% worldwide in the period 2005 ? 2030, and it is estimated that transport (passenger and freight) in developing countries will contribute about 80 percent of this increase. At the same time transport is largely missi...[more]

The main objective of the Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) initiative is to built a common understanding across the Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America and Caribbean on the essential elements of the EST. Through this initiative: (1)The Bangkok 2020 Declaration and Bogotá Declaration will be implemented. This will lead to: - accomplish safe, reliable, affordable, efficient, people-centric and environment friendly transport system -foster economical, social and environmental development -integrate developing countries in the world economy and contribute the eradication of povert...[more]

Major objective and activities of the UNCRD is to promote sustainable regional development and planning in developing countries. With partners/collaborators, UNCRD will support developing countries in achieving sustainable regional development: -Sustainable regional development plans will be formulated in many developing countries; Policies, plans, and strategies to promote sustainable regional development will be formulated and implemented; -Forum of exchanging information will be developed; -Awareness will be increased about main issues to be addressed for sustainable regional developmen...[more]

The goal of IPLA is to increase the capacity of local authorities (LAs) for sustainable waste management towards a resource efficient and zero waste society, achieving livable and sustainable cities. Through IPLA:- The capacity of LAs and municipalities will be empowered by better access to tools, technologies, investment opportunities, and international financial mechanisms in the area of municipal waste management. - A dynamic interface between the local authorities and private sector will be built, thereby facilitating public-private partnerships and creating conducive investment climate fo...[more]