China is one of the world's leading users of coal and is therefore faced with serious coal-smoke pollution in urban areas. But pressure is mounting for a solution and this can only intensify following Beijing's successful bid for the 2008 Olympic games. To find just such a solution, this study...

Waste disposal is a massive problem across Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, the central government legislated the R.A. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, that authorizes local government units (LGUs) to take charge of the management of solid waste management...

Across Southeast Asia, fishermen are finding it harder and harder to land the catches they need. Overfishing, habitat destruction and marine pollution have significantly damaged fish stocks and fish breeding grounds throughout the region. In an attempt to reverse this decline, many countries...

Elephants are one of the 'big five' wildlife species ; their survival is one of the 'holy grails' of conservation. Unfortunately, because of their size and migratory behaviour, elephants often come into conflict with people. This is especially true in densely populated Southeast Asia. This study...

This report provides information on the environmental and economic impact of a marine protected area in Danao Bay, in the Philippines. It looks at how the biodiversity in the reserve has improved thanks to the protection it has been given. It also investigates how much of this biodiversity...

With a longer coastline than the united States and a multitude of islands to its name, the Philippines faces more challenges than most in protecting its marine environment. Major problems such as overfishing currently threaten both the rich biodiversity of its seas and the livelihoods of...

As Southeast Asia industrializes, the need for innovative ways to get rid of waste has increased. A new report from the Philippines shows how a factory waste that been polluting the country's rivers can be turned into a valuable resource that can help farmers improve their productivity. The...

Providing a high-quality water supply to all sectors of society is one of the most pressing and difficult challenge facing cities across Southeast Asia. Water supply is an expensive proposition in low income countries and often tradeoffs have to be made among such attributes as purity,...

From Singapore to South Korea, many countries across Southeast Asia are reclaiming large tracts of coastline to create space for new factories, homes and recreation. The aim is to boost economic prosperity and relieve congestion, but such projects also create environmental problems. To get a...

For many scientists, global warming is the most important environmental challenge we face. However, many developing country governments are taking a wait and see attitude to the problem. This is primarily because international agreements on the issue currently focus on action by developed...