Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) initiatives :
Initiative details
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Title of programme:
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Kitakyushu Initiative for a Clean Environment
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Organization:
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UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific [ contact information ]
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Geographic scope:
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Regional (Asia and the Pacific)
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Expected timeframe:
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2000-
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Description of initiative:
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The primary objectives of the Kitakyushu Initiative is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of state of the environment and sustainable development policies in the Region; reviewing the implementation of Agenda 21, international environmental conventions and the Regional Action Programme 1996 - 2000; identification of critical environmental issues in the Region; and formulation of new action programmes to address these critical issues.
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Programme website(s):
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http://www.unescap.org/esd/environment/kitakyushu/index.asp |
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Target group:
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government national level local government
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Activity type:
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advisory service research technology transfer
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Areas of work:
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Analytical tools
Policy analysis
Solid waste management
Urban planning & transport
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