The Asia Foundation

Support for the development of "Community-based Clean Water Solutions," by selecting a section of a river and designing a future pilot project in the area with community-based clean water solutions and participation through multi-stakeholder consultations.

Exploring alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for environmental conflict and improving the scope, scale, and effectiveness of resolving environmental disputes in China through ADR. Project activities include research on ADR for environmental conflict and developing a draft rule for conducting ADR to solve environmental disputes.

Local Partner:

Peking University Law School

Providing filters for clean drinking water to hundreds of families in vulnerable areas of Bangladesh.

Local Partner:

Rupantar

Half-day seminar highlighting opportunities for U.S.-ROK private sector collaboration on green growth, featuring the chairman of South Korea's Green Growth Commission, and co-sponsored with the Korea Economic Institute. Sponsoring quarterly reports which reviewed the latest developments in South Korea's pursuit of its green growth strategy, including international collaborative efforts to promote green growth.

Using river monitoring to protect natural resources and enable broad Lao constituencies to participate meaningfully in building the environmental sustainability of Laos.

Local Partners:

Lao Front for National Construction; Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union; Lao Women's Union; National University of Laos; Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Support for environmental leaders from Bangladesh, China, India and Nepal to participate in the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley.

Implementing damage assessment training with the Samoa disaster management office for key national stakeholders to assist the development of a standardized format for use in assessments following natural disasters. Focusing on improved coordination among key response agencies and organizations in order for assessment information to feed directly into national emergency operations.

Local Partner:

Samoa Disaster Management Office

Implementing disaster risk management training for the Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Disaster Management Office, and the Red Cross Society in Samoa. Working through the Australian Federal Police, in support of the Pacific Police Development Program, the training aims at up-skilling police to ensure better coordination of preparedness and response efforts during any national emergency or disaster that may impact the country.

Local Partners:

Samoa Ministry of Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and Disaster Management Office

Developing long-term clean drinking water solutions through awareness raising, training, and introducing new technologies in villages affected by the Sichuan earthquake.

Local Partners:

Fuping Development Institute; Gansu Women and Children Development Foundation; Longyou Environmental Conservation Association of Tianshui

Engaging government, civil society, and industry to directly address the development of Mongolia's mineral sector, ensuring that natural resource development is responsible and sustainable. Working to ensure that previously marginalized artisanal miners are included in the efforts to improve environmental conservation in Mongolia. Facilitating dialogue, learning, and cooperation between artisanal miners, local communities, and the government to sustainably manage natural resource development.

Local Partners:

Ariun Suvraga NGO; Bayankhongor Branch of Environmental Civil Council; COCONET; Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Center; Green Journalists NGO; Independent Research Institute of Mongolia; Khuvsgul Branch of Environmental Civil Council; Mongolian Cooperative Training and Information Center; Mongolian Employers' Federation; Mongolian Environmental Civil Council; Mongolian Nature Protection Civil Movement Coalition; National Association of Tuul River Protection; Onon Ulz River Movement; Press Institute of Mongolia; Steps Without Borders; Voice of Khongor Movement; Women for Social Progress (Gobi-Altai Branch)

Give2Asia is The Asia Foundation's partner providing guidance to private donors on their philanthropy to Asia. In addition to $145,822 in direct support for Asia Foundation projects in FY11, Give2Asia provided $3,156,010 in the fields of women's empowerment, environment, and economic reform and development, as well as $23,209,762 for activities in health, education, social welfare, disaster response, and culture.

A study-tour with training sessions and meetings with U.S. government disaster management specialists for a group of experts form China's Ministry of Civil Affairs and other provisional–level organizations.

Promoting evidence-based advocacy and communication tools for the design and implementation of water policies in the state of Rajasthan, and for presentation in national and international forums.

Local Partner:

Jal Bhagirathi Foundation

Conducting a study to provide a clearer picture of who-is-doing-what in climate change related activities and analyzing and identifying critical gaps and challenges to operationalize climate change adaptation policies, from the national to the local level.

Supporting an international media training workshop on water and climate change in the Brahmaputra Basin to form a core group of journalists in the Himalayan region deeply familiar with climate change and other ecological issues.

Local Partner:

Environics Trust

Implementing disaster management training to further strengthen Pacific Island countries' capacity for disaster risk management (DRM). Working with partner organizations to build organizational and leadership capability for DRM capacity development, and assisting at-risk communities to establish and maintain low-cost early warning and alert systems for disaster risk reduction.

Local Partners:

National Disaster Management Offices in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu; Secretariat of the Pacific Community Applied Geoscience and Technology Division

Providing support to tsunami victims for economic recovery, legal aid services, and assistance in settling land disputes, and enhancing community preparedness for flooding and other emergencies.

Local Partners:

Andaman Project for Participatory Restoration of Natural Resources; Foundation of Prateeptham for Education; Mirror Art Foundation

Engaging and enhancing stakeholder engagement (particularly small and medium enterprises) in the low-carbon economy planning, policymaking, and city planning processes of low-carbon economy development. Research on the current state of stakeholders' participation in the low-carbon economy policymaking process, a forum facilitating dialogue between SMEs and local government, and developing a guideline for policymakers on how to increase SME participation in the low-carbon economy policymaking process.

Local Partner:

Center for Environmental Economics and Policy Research of Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences

Support for Academy of Governance/National Institute of Emergency Management (NIEM) faculty to participate in a workshop on disaster management leadership and coordination conducted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, followed by a Foundation-organized observation program on disaster preparedness and response systems at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute, and coordination with federal, state and local agencies in several locales.

Building effective and sustainable disaster response in Vietnam by developing the disaster preparation and response capacity of small and medium enterprises and promoting disaster-related corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Local Partners:

Centre for Education and Development; Da Nang Young Entrepreneurs Association; Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Enhancing access to information on water sharing agreements between Bangladesh, India, and Nepal through analysis of water agreements and the design and management of a website.

Local Partner:

Environics Trust

Providing funding and mentoring support for the development and implementation of eight winning entries in a national contest for youth-led environment initiatives.

Local Partners:

Center of Education Development; Ministry of Education and Training; Vietnam National Institute of Educational Studies

Promoting access to safe drinking water through community partnerships with local business associations in Jessore and Rangpur districts.

Funding for the executive director of BELA to participate in the University of California Berkeley's Environmental Leadership Program 10th Anniversary observance as a 2003 alumna of the program and also recipient of the 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize.

Applying prevention-focused, community-based environmental management (CBEM) approaches to reduce river pollutants.

Participation in the inaugural training workshop on climate change conducted by the Alliance for Climate Protection under The Climate Project in Nashville, Tennessee.

Providing safe water solutions to 15 villages in Longnan, Gansu Province that were affected by the May 2008 earthquake; Piloting long-term clean drinking water solutions through awareness raising, training, and investigating the possibilities of incorporating innovative mechanisms; Survey on local needs regarding long-term clean water solutions such as water cellars and eco-toilets; Trainings for the program villages on such solutions; Providing clean water solutions to three local schools in the program area.

Developing safe water solutions to the villages in Longnan County, Gansu Province that were affected by the May 2008 earthquake by training and assisting local villages in Longnan County in installing and maintaining water cellars.

Producing “The Importance of Water in the Livelihood of Lao People, An Interactive Photo Exhibition.”

Training entrepreneurs on business activities that integrate environmental concerns, including training of trainers of other entrepreneurship programs; Promoting greater environmental outreach through collaboration with other organizations in Beijing and Nanjing.

Quarterly assessments of U.S.-South Korea cooperation on climate change and green growth including new opportunities for private sector collaboration.

Enhancing stakeholder engagement (SMEs in particular) in the policymaking process of low-carbon economy development, especially in the low carbon city planning process; Research on the current state of stakeholders’ participation in the low-carbon economy policymaking process; Forum for SMEs and local government; Strategies for increasing SME participation in the low-carbon economy policymaking process; Pilot activities for testing the strategies.

Developing an online directory and database of clean technologies and their suppliers with a focus on textile and dyeing, and the paper sector; Online training in cleaner production with a focus on textile and dyeing sectors in the Pearl River Delta region.

Environmental governance scoping paper with a series of village-level focus group discussions on responses to the most pressing environmental problems.

Publication of a special double issue on climate change in South Asia.

Training materials and training on case studies in the area of environmental compliance for the textile and dyeing sector.

Establishment and operation of a Communication and Advocacy Unit focused on water policy in Rajasthan.

Screening and discussion of ten film shorts on climate change.

Increasing public awareness of climate change through community meetings, and measuring the existing level of information on climate change.

Field trip to Mongolia to learn about The Asia Foundation’s experience in implementing a successful water quality monitoring program.

Developing safe water solutions for the villages in Longnan County, Gansu Province that were affected by the May 2008 earthquake by training and assisting local villages in Longnan County in installing and maintaining eco-toilets.

Capacity building for a coalition of non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting responsible mining and natural resource use.

Supporting the Taylor Family-Asia Foundation Endowed Chair in Ecology and Conservation Biology at NUM to further teaching, research, and public outreach activities in ecology.

Installing a water filtration plant for provision of clean water in Kasur, Punjab.

Environmental awareness-raising “Green Games” event in the enclave of Oecusse, with a special focus on youth and health.

National “Training for Instructors” course.

Divisional “Emergency Operations Centres” and “Initial Damage Assessment” training for Western, Northern, and Central/Eastern divisions.

Disaster Management and Damage Assessment courses for SI College of Higher Education.

National “Emergency Operations Centres” course.

National “Emergency Operations Centres” course.

National “Emergency Operations Centres” course.

National “Emergency Operations Centres” course.

Enabling SOPAC’s Disaster Reduction Programme to take on a leadership role for disaster risk management training for Pacific Island countries.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for the Environmental Conflict Program, with research on the current status of environmental dispute resolution in China; Research on ADR for environmental conflicts; Training potential ADR practitioners; Training on recommended types of environmental conflict ADR through actual cases.

Building capacity of the RMI to promote responsible mining through facilitating multi-stakeholder forums, advocacy, research, and raising public awareness.

Two cleaner production forums in Guangdong Province to facilitate matchmaking and cooperation between clean technology providers and enterprises in need.

Participation in a U.S. study tour for the University of California’s Environment Leadership Program Alumni, which aims to promote learning and dialogue on policy strategies to address environmental management concerns.

Implementation of a study tour focused on policy regarding water resource management for a multi-country group of seven Asia Foundation-funded alumni of the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program of the University of California, Berkeley.

Support for environmental leaders from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam to participate in the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley.

Improving the environment in and around the To Lich River Basin of Hanoi; Researching the current status of To Lich river water and field studies in selected villages to gain an improved understanding of pollution loads on the river; Survey on perception and attitudes of communities living along the river; Suggesting appropriate solutions and priorities to restore water resources; Strengthening NGO, community, and business partnerships in the restoration and protection of water resources in Hanoi.

Practical awareness activities to educate primary pupils in Hanoi about environmental protection; Supporting a team of young Vietnamese to develop and produce a film on youth and the environment with examples from the U.S.

Developing the Link Resource Centre to improve access to information, safeguard natural resources, and promote the rule of law in Lao PDR.

Support for the WREA, a policy unit of the Lao Government, to participate in the 2010 Summer Course in Sustainable Environmental Management at the University of California to learn about the social, economic, and biophysical aspects of natural resources and environmental management.

Water quality monitoring (WQM) training in Bayankhongor Province to increase local knowledge on watershed conservation; Distributing "Science in a Trunk" kits, including WQM equipment and science-based educational materials.

Investigating human rights violations relating to land and natural resources disputes, as well as providing legal representation to the victims of such violations.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Kampong Speu, Kampot, Kep, and Sihanoukville provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

A pilot community-based environment management project to reduce pollution and restore quality to To Lich River along the stretch in Buoi ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.

Environmental education program to benefit primary and secondary school students in Beijing.

Analysis of private-sector participation (PSP) and the underlying problems associated with the current supervision system as part of the broader Environmental Cooperation-Asia program; Development of key performance indicators of PSP water service operation; Policy suggestions on relevant government structure changes or other organizational arrangements.

Empowering communities who are affected by economic land concessions and fishery violations in Kampong Chhnang province to protect their rights to livelihoods.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Pursat and Kampong Cham provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Research project on better policies to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be environmentally friendly, including policies to improve SME access to "green credit" and green technologies.

Empowering communities in five provinces through organizing women and youth groups to engage with local authorities in an attempt to address fishery violations and incidents of land grabbing.

Pilot project on strengthening district planning in Tikamgarh District, Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on rural-urban cooperation in environmental and resource management.

Technical assistance to local government authorities and community-based organizations for incorporating pro-poor and conflict sensitive planning procedures in habitat, water, sanitation, and disaster mitigation and risk reduction projects; Capacity building of local government administration in disaster management.

Building the capacity of civil society organizations in 12 communes in Koh Kong province, including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, land, and other types of natural resources so as to voice their concerns to local authorities and demand greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs.

Providing safe water solutions to 13 villages in Longnan, Gansu Province that were affected by the May 2008 earthquake; Piloting long-term clean drinking water solutions through awareness raising, training, and investigating the possibilities of incorporating innovative mechanisms, such as microfinance into the region.

Training entrepreneurs on business activities that integrate environmental concerns, including training of trainers of other entrepreneurship programs, and promoting greater environmental outreach by collaborating with other organizations in Beijing and two other cities in China.

Assisting a university environmental club to implement a cloth bag project to reduce citizen usage of plastic bags.

Development of an online directory and database of clean technologies and their suppliers with a focus in textile and dyeing, and the paper sector; Online cleaner production training with a focus in textile and dyeing sectors in the Pearl River Delta region.

Environmental policy research and dialogue in the textile and dyeing sector; Publication of "Pearl River Delta Textile and Dyeing Sector Environment Report" to benefit environmental protection in the textile and dyeing sector in the Pearl River Delta region.

Design award for environmental industrial design in the Pearl River Delta region.

Disaster risk reduction and management in landslide-prone areas of the Central Province.

Double-issue on climate change and South Asia, a compilation of comprehensive reporting, opinions, and analysis on global warming as it relates to South Asia.

Support to conduct a value chain study on medicinal plants in Ratanakiri province and present the results of the study to the Civil Society and Pro Poor Markets implementing partners.

International conference bringing together experts in environment and development to discuss effectively addressing environmental problems while pursuing economic development, and to share best practices around Asia.

Conducting dialogues among tribal chieftains with diverse views on mineral development in Brgy. Mainit, Maco, Compostela Valley; Dispute resolution through cultural regeneration in the municipalities of Bayog in Zamboanga del Sur and Siocon in Zamboanga del Norte.

Development and publication of a "Citizens' Guide to Reclamation"; U.S. study tour to examine important jurisdictional and regulatory frameworks in environmental protection.

Development and capacity-building of a coalition of non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting responsible mining and natural resource use; Publication of the third edition of the GreenStar, an environmental legislation scorecard.

Workshop on scientific glassblowing and repair to improve research and application of glassblowing techniques.

Technical and financial support to the Faculty of Science, National University of Laos in conducting river fieldwork and subsequently developing the first-ever Lao-specific Field Guide to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates in Lao and English languages.

Supporting the Taylor Family-Asia Foundation Endowed Chair in Ecology and Conservation Biology at NUM to further the teaching, research, and public outreach activities in ecology.

Working to install a water filtration plant for provision of clean water in Kasur, Punjab.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Ratanakiri province to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Stung Treng, Kratie, and Kampong Thom provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

"Training for Instructor," "Emergency Operations Centres," and "Initial Damage Assessment" training courses for response agencies and disaster management partners and stakeholders in Fiji with a view to developing more qualified trainers to assist future capacity development, training and awareness programs.

A national "Emergency Operations Centres" training course for response agencies and disaster management partners in Tonga.

"Introduction to Disaster Management" training course for Sanma Province and "Emergency Operations Centres" training course for national response agencies and disaster management partners in Vanuatu.

"Introduction to Disaster Management" (IDA) and "Initial Damage Assessment" (IDM) training courses for the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education targeting third year nursing students and staff of the college through the Solomon Islands NDMO; Facilitating instructor workshops to increase the number of qualified national instructors in IDM and IDA.

"Initial Damage Assessment" training for the State of Kosrae for response agencies and disaster management partners and logistics planning for "Emergency Operations Centres" training to be conducted for national and states though OEEM later in the year.

Continuing support to SOPAC’s Community Risk Program for program staff based at the Secretariat and for advocacy and coordination initiatives carried out in support of the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance funded regional Pacific Disaster Risk Management (Training) Program.

Practical awareness activities to educate primary pupils in Hanoi about environmental protection through VNIES and RECET, working closely with the Hanoi Department of Education and Training (DOET), primary schools in Hanoi, and other organizations; Supporting a team of young Vietnamese to develop and produce a film on youth and the environment with examples from the U.S for public view in Vietnam.

Building capacity of the RMI to promote responsible mining through facilitating multi-stakeholder forums, advocacy, conducting research, and raising public awareness.

Building the capacity of civil society organizations in 12 natural-resource dependent communes in Koh Kong province, including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, land, and other types of natural resources, to voice their concerns to local authorities and demand greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs.

Establishing Toson Zaamar Mine Information Center to inform community members about critical resource use issues, particularly those stemming from local mining activities.

Road tour to promote public awareness on climate solutions.

Improving the environment in and around To Lich River basin of Hanoi; Research on the current status of To Lich river water and field study in selected villages to gain an improved understanding of pollution loads on the river; Survey on perception and attitudes of communities and citizens living along the river; Recommending appropriate solutions and priorities to restore water resources; Strengthening NGO/community/business partnerships in the restoration and protection of the water resources in Hanoi.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Mondolkiri and Preah Vihear provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Establishing a regional environmental learning center in the Onon River Basin in Khentii Province to promote civic engagement in resource use and in environmental protection through scientific exploration and knowledge building.

Assisting national and provincial policymakers in Yunnan, in selecting efficient choices in household sanitation improvement, with the overall goal of contributing to a range of related development goals, such as health, environment, economic development, and poverty alleviation as part of the broader Environmental Cooperation-Asia program.

Production of a documentary on responsible mining to raise awareness and facilitate a dialogue among policymakers, non-government organizations, and citizens.

Increase cooperation between Bac Ninh water supply and drainage company and Ranhill Water Utility Behard of Malaysia; Training courses and regional technical exchange on non-revenue water.

Civic education program to raise awareness of vulnerable populations on hygiene and environmental health.

Fellowship in a summer course on Sustainable Environmental Management; Research and training for local officials on how to handle toxic wastes from the electronics industry.

Pilot community-based environment management project to reduce pollution and restore quality of To Lich river, the stretch in Buoi ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.

Environmental education program to benefit primary and secondary school students in Beijing.

Development of a Mongolian River Resources website to disseminate information that educates Mongolians in the private and non-government sectors.

Development of a guide that rates elected officials on their environmental voting records in Parliament; Aiding more environmentally-informed voting decisions.

State of the Environment Report and approaches for rural-urban cooperation on environment and resource management in Madhya Pradesh.

Conference that facilitates exchanges between ecological researchers and the community on environmentally-friendly agricultural practices.

Luncheon presentation featuring The Asia Foundation's Country Representative in Mongolia, Mr. William Infante. Mr. Infante discussed Mongolia's natural resources and environmental future and the Foundation's new initiative, "Securing Our Future," which promotes environmentally responsible mining and protects human and environmental health by facilitating open, participatory, and productive discussions between stakeholders.

Independent contractor to The Asia Foundation’s Environment Program for continued technical assistance.

The regional ECO-Asia program in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam aims to increase access to clean water and sanitation for Asia's urban poor; to strengthen national- and local-level environmental governance capacity; and improve transboundary conflict in the lower watersheds of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Establishment of Regional Environmental Learning Centers to promote civic engagement in resource use and environmental protection.

Cleaner production and community participation pilot project implemented in cooperation with the Nanhai Environmental Protection Bureau and selected electroplating enterprises and community leaders in Nanhai, with the goal of reducing the quantity of copper, nickel, chrome, and other heavy metals discharged to the Pearl River; Study tours to the Philippines to observe community participation in environmental protection programs and to Shanghai to observe best practices in cleaner production.

Development of “Community-based Clean Water Solutions” by selecting a section of a river and project partners using criteria and information gathered through multi-stakeholder consultations; Designing a future pilot project in the selected area with community-based clean water solutions and participation through multi-stakeholder consultations.

Customer outreach development including customer service training, development of customer strategies and pilot customer campaigns; Sanitation pilot project with Halong City Peoples Committee and Halong Urban Environmental Management Company; Training courses with technical assistance from international experts and trainers; Regional exchanges for Quang Ninh staff.

Customer outreach development and other technical assistance.

Participation of a Lao environmental professional in the International Seminar on Protected Area Management at the University of Montana, Missoula; Planning and inception workshops with key partners, namely the National University of Lao’s Faculty of Science, Water Resources and Environment Administration, Lao Front for National Construction and the Lao Youth Union, to launch the pilot Lao Water Quality and Environmental Monitoring project.

Design of a pilot program to ensure compliance with environmental standards by swine producers.

Development of Manual for Environmental Inspection;Nationwide trainings for environmental inspectors from 64 provinces in Vietnam; Support for the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in environmental compliance and enforcement.

Series of forums for youth interested in science and research to exchange knowledge and findings on techniques and technological advancements.

Development of a coalition of non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting responsible mining and natural resource use.

Operation of a “River Conservation Camp” that educates, trains, and builds the leadership and communication skills of multi-stakeholders in land-use decisions and watershed conservation.

Water service delivery to approximately 10,000 inhabitants in slum areas; Broad efforts to expand access to clean drinking water in poor, urban areas; Sharing of best practices in the region.

Building the capacity of the RMI to promote responsible mining through facilitating multi-stakeholder forums, advocacy, conducting research, and raising public awareness.

Demand survey on a World Bank water infrastructure loan project in four cities in Jiangsu Province to gather end users’ perspectives; Workshop on the demand survey results to provide feedback into decision-making processes of the World Bank and local government.

Improve the environment in and around To Lich River basin of Hanoi; Research on the current status of To Lich river water and field study in selected villages to gain an improved understanding of pollution loads on the river; Survey on perception and attitudes of communities and citizens living along the river; Suggest appropriate solutions and priorities to restore water resources; Introduce appropriate safe agricultural cultivation methods using water from To Lich river to protect community health; Raise environmental awareness among selected target groups to restore water quality; Strengthen NGO, community, and business partnerships in the restoration and protection of the water resources in Hanoi.

Under the EcoAsia project, ncrease cooperation between Bac Ninh water supply and drainage company and Ranhill Water Utility Behard of Malaysia to encourage cross sharing of information and client services; training courses and regional technical exchange over non-revenue water.

Support for preparation and convening of a three-day National Skillshare Workshop on
Chemical Safety and Environmental Health to raise the awareness among Chinese NGOs and the general public of chemical safety and environmental health.

Research and training for local officials to handle toxic waste.

Under the Securing Our Future program, the Foundation is developing and disseminating
information that educates and engages Mongolians in responsible resource use. 
Conservationink has helped to publish print materials, and established a Mongolia River
Resources website that houses data, research, laws and policies in both Mongolian and
English.

A seven-year ECO-Asia program in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam that aims to increase access to clean water and sanitation for Asia's urban poor; to strengthen national- and local-level environmental governance capacity; and improve transboundary conflict in the lower watersheds of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Public awareness program and environmental mediation services for disadvantaged communities in tsunami-affected areas.

Support for a community participation pilot project--implemented in cooperation with the
Nanhai Environmental Protection Bureau, selected electroplating enterprises, and community leaders in Nanhai--with the goal of reducing the quantity of copper, nickel, chrome and other heavy metals discharged to the Pearl River; study tour to the Philippines to observe community participation in environmental protection programs; study tour of electroplating enterprises in Guangdong to observe best practices in clean production.

Public interest litigation program on environmental issues; Legal documentation services for tsunami survivors; Training of special mediation boards in tsunami affected areas.

Under the EcoAsia project, customer outreach development including customer-service training, development of customer strategies and pilot customer campaigns; Sanitation pilot project with Halong City Peoples Committee and Halong Urban Environmental Management Company; Training courses with technical assistance from international experts and trainers; Regional exchanges for Quang Ninh staff.

Under the EcoAsia project, assist water supply companies to efficiently and effectively address concerns of citizens and other technical assistance.

Support HNDM efforts to resuscitate traditional customs and laws related to nature
conservation.

Support for the Imam Orientation Program to engage local religious leaders in dialogue on national development issues in the fields of democracy and governance, human rights, prevention of trafficking in persons, education, public health, environmental conservation and resource management, agriculture, fisheries, and other areas. Support for a supplementary Imam Orientation Program with a focus on governance, elections, and women’s empowerment.

Support to build a sidewalk in the ger district using recycled materials.

Development of Manual for Environmental Inspection; Nationwide trainings for environmental inspectorates from 64 provinces in Vietnam; Support for the Vietnam Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environmental in environmental compliance and enforcement.

A series of national forums on responsible resource use focusing on best reclamation
practices associated with mining.

For a conference entitled, “Mongolian Nature and Ecology Challenges: Ways to Overcome Them,” aimed at promoting more responsible resource use.

Support the development and capacity building of the MNPC, and nongovernmental organizations dedicated to promoting responsible mining and nature resource use.

Support the important role of local radio in providing objective news reporting and radio
programming on corruption, environment and other topics.

Support the important role of local radio in providing objective news reporting and radio
programming on corruption, environment and other topics.

Support the important role of local radio in providing objective news reporting and radio
programming on corruption, environment and other topics.

Improve the environment in and around To Lich River basin of Hanoi; Research on the current status of To Lich river water and field study in selected villages to gain an improved understanding of pollution loads on the river; Survey on perception and attitudes of communities and citizens living along the river; Suggest appropriate solutions and priorities to restore water resources; Introduce appropriate safe agricultural cultivation methods using water from To Lich river to protect community health; Raise environmental awareness among selected target groups to restore water quality; Strengthen
NGO/community/business partnerships in the restoration and protection of the water resources in Hanoi.