13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities1 CIDA-AIT Southeast Asia Urban Environmental Management Applications (SEA-UEMA) Project Pritam Krishna Shrestha Project Manager

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities2 Project Background and Focus/Scope Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) involvement in establishing the UEM Field of Study at AIT, and support to related disciplines in the past Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) involvement in establishing the UEM Field of Study at AIT, and support to related disciplines in the past UEM graduates (149 out of a total of 12,995 AIT graduates as of Aug04 ) spread over SEA and beyond, means for: UEM graduates (149 out of a total of 12,995 AIT graduates as of Aug04 ) spread over SEA and beyond, means for: (i) Application of UEM graduate education, influencing the implementation of UEM policies; and (ii) Developing sustainable UEM practices based on global good practices on UEM CIDA-AIT SEA-UEMA Project Focus: APPLICATIONS in three key UEM sub-sectors – water and sanitation, solid waste and air pollution CIDA-AIT SEA-UEMA Project Focus: APPLICATIONS in three key UEM sub-sectors – water and sanitation, solid waste and air pollution Geographical Coverage: Eight Canadian ODA eligible countries, namely, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Timor- Leste, Thailand, and Viet Nam Geographical Coverage: Eight Canadian ODA eligible countries, namely, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Timor- Leste, Thailand, and Viet Nam

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities3 Project Goal and Purpose Goal: Goal: To improve urban environmental conditions in SEA region. To improve urban environmental conditions in SEA region. Purpose: Purpose: To attain improved implementation and sharing of sound UEM policies and good practices in three key urban environmental sub-sectors (water and sanitation, solid waste management, and air pollution). To attain improved implementation and sharing of sound UEM policies and good practices in three key urban environmental sub-sectors (water and sanitation, solid waste management, and air pollution).

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities4 Expected Results of the Project Impact Result Measurable urban environmental improvements in SEA region Outcome Results 1. Local adoption and implementation of UEM solutions in the sub- sectors within selected communities, benefiting urban poor men and women in particular 2. More active, effective & gender-sensitive interventions by civil society organizations, academic and research institutes in policy formulation of the selected UEM issues 3. UEM lessons and good practices identified, shared and applied through stakeholder participation and South-South cooperation, in specific regional sub-sector networks and the evaluations of UEM policies/practices. 4. Improved understanding and application of gender equality considerations by UEM academics, researchers, policy makers and implementers across the region

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities5 Expected Results of the Project (contd.) Output Results 1.1 Increased expertise/knowledge residing in regional/national/local level policy makers, planners, managers, decision-makers, implementers, members of civil society in UEM planning, management, issues and good practices in specific environmental sub-sectors 2.1 Increased pool of male and female UEM specialists, researchers, trainers, and advocates in the region 3.1 Functioning UEM sub-sector networks involving UEM trainees, alumni and important regional UEM stakeholders 4.1 Increased stakeholders capacity to integrate gender equality into UEM

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities6 The Project in Brief Project period: August 2003 – August 2008 Project period: August 2003 – August 2008 CIDAs grant: CAN$ 9.5 million CIDAs grant: CAN$ 9.5 million AITs contribution (in-kind): CAN$ 8.3 million AITs contribution (in-kind): CAN$ 8.3 million Project under the UEM Field of Study in the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) Project under the UEM Field of Study in the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) Project Components: Project Components: Graduate Education (Scholarships) Graduate Education (Scholarships) Application Components: Sub-sector Networks and Professional Support Program (SNP) Sub-sector Networks and Professional Support Program (SNP) Alumni Demonstration Projects (ADP) Alumni Demonstration Projects (ADP) Joint Action Research (JAR) Joint Action Research (JAR) Application of Research Results and Lessons Learned (ARL) Application of Research Results and Lessons Learned (ARL)

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities7 UEM Graduate Education Objective: To create a pool of UEM graduates (MSc and PhD holders) in SEA region. Description: Full scholarships for selected candidates from Canadian ODA eligible countries in SEA to pursue master (22 months) or doctoral studies (36 months) in UEM/AIT. Full scholarships for selected candidates from Canadian ODA eligible countries in SEA to pursue master (22 months) or doctoral studies (36 months) in UEM/AIT. 10 PhD scholarships (5 resident and 5 non-resident PhD) and 55 master scholarships over five years. 10 PhD scholarships (5 resident and 5 non-resident PhD) and 55 master scholarships over five years. Preference given to qualified women applicants. Preference given to qualified women applicants. Preference given to applicants with work experience in UEM-related institutions/ organizations in SEA region. Preference given to applicants with work experience in UEM-related institutions/ organizations in SEA region.

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities8 Other GE activities: Facilitating absorption of graduates in UEM sub-sector related work. Facilitating absorption of graduates in UEM sub-sector related work. Supporting post-doctoral research. Supporting post-doctoral research. Tracer study of UEM alumni (both MSc and PhD graduates), and trainees. Tracer study of UEM alumni (both MSc and PhD graduates), and trainees. Making UEM graduate curriculum relevant to regional need. Making UEM graduate curriculum relevant to regional need. UEM Graduate Education (contd.)

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities9 UEM Sub-sector Networks and Professional Support Program (SNP) Objectives: To establish UEM networks in three sub-sectors. To establish UEM networks in three sub-sectors. To contribute to the capacity building of UEM professionals and UEM-related institutions/organizations in the region. To contribute to the capacity building of UEM professionals and UEM-related institutions/organizations in the region.Description: Eligibility of sub-sector networks membership: individuals working in the UEM field, national/city level authorities, environmental agencies, and academic/research institutions in SEA region. Eligibility of sub-sector networks membership: individuals working in the UEM field, national/city level authorities, environmental agencies, and academic/research institutions in SEA region training programs to support UEM applications training programs to support UEM applications 2- 4 training programs on gender equality in relation to UEM 2- 4 training programs on gender equality in relation to UEM 3 policy forums in the three sub-sectors 3 policy forums in the three sub-sectors Other SNP activities: Project promotion Project promotion Partnership development Partnership development

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities10 Alumni Demonstration Projects (ADP) Objective: To demonstrate ways and means to improve environmental conditions in selected areas of SEA countries. Description: Eligibility of applicants: AIT alumni, preferably UEM, HSD (urban planning), or EE graduates from selected SEA countries; any AIT alumni, who are currently working in UEM-related jobs in the SEA region; UEM sub-sector network members. Eligibility of applicants: AIT alumni, preferably UEM, HSD (urban planning), or EE graduates from selected SEA countries; any AIT alumni, who are currently working in UEM-related jobs in the SEA region; UEM sub-sector network members demonstration projects based on UEM good practices in the three key environmental sub-sectors demonstration projects based on UEM good practices in the three key environmental sub-sectors. Other ADP activities: Conducting seminars/community workshops Conducting seminars/community workshops Holding city/national/regional policy dialogues Holding city/national/regional policy dialogues

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities11 Joint Action Research (JAR) Objective: to identify and devise practical UEM applications and management solutions. Description: Action research will be undertaken in collaboration with regional/national and Canadian partners on subject areas under the three key UEM sub-sectors. Action research will be undertaken in collaboration with regional/national and Canadian partners on subject areas under the three key UEM sub-sectors. Over 5 years of the project period, bigger scale collaborations will be carried out with regional/ national institutions and Canadian partners, and 65 small-scale JAR with graduate students. Over 5 years of the project period, bigger scale collaborations will be carried out with regional/ national institutions and Canadian partners, and 65 small-scale JAR with graduate students. Other JAR activity: Recommending good JAR results for pilot projects. Recommending good JAR results for pilot projects.

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities12 Application of Research Results and Lessons Learned (ARL ) Objectives: To support the application of the research results through pilot projects; and To disseminate research results and lessons learned from the other components of the project. ARL Activities: Dissemination of research results, lessons learned, and UEM good practices through seminars, workshops, and printed/audio visual media. Dissemination of research results, lessons learned, and UEM good practices through seminars, workshops, and printed/audio visual media. Exchange of UEM expert visits. Exchange of UEM expert visits. Participation in international/regional conferences. Participation in international/regional conferences.

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities13 Major Partners for Implementation of the Project (other than CIDA) AIT alumni UEM alumni network Three UEM sub-sector networks that includes national/regional partners Canadian Universities, research institutions, and professional organizations with experience in UEM applications Technical assistance projects of the donor communities in SEA region Universities and research institutions in the region City authorities in the region Local authorities in the region Environmental Protection Agencies UEM-related women organizations UEM-related CBOs/NGOs

13 September 2004 UNEP RRC.AP: Informal consultations on eco-houses/cities14 Linkage to Eco-Villages, Eco-Cities, Education Initiatives in Promoting Them Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Reduce, Reuse, Recycle SEA-UEMA Projects focus on three key UEM sub-sectors – water and sanitation; solid waste; and air pollution SEA-UEMA Projects focus on three key UEM sub-sectors – water and sanitation; solid waste; and air pollution Demonstration Projects, Pilot Projects Demonstration Projects, Pilot Projects Joint Action Research – Applied research Joint Action Research – Applied research Graduate Education & Professional Training Graduate Education & Professional Training Information Dissemination through various means – printed matter, audio-visual media, websites, seminars, workshops; through the sub-sector networks Information Dissemination through various means – printed matter, audio-visual media, websites, seminars, workshops; through the sub-sector networks