1. 13th Poverty and Environment Partnership Meeting Group 4: Urban Environmental Management and Quality of Life for the Poor

2. 13th Poverty and Environment Partnership Meeting Results Dissemination of activities Pilot activity was able to neutralize chromium and proved the suitability of the technology Lessons Learned Strong link between international NGO and local institutions Active stakeholders involvement (vertical & horizontal) Potentials for Replication Can be upscaled at low cost & short time Applies only to legacy (inactive) sites Groundwater Contamination: India

3. 13th Poverty and Environment Partnership Meeting Results Increased recycling activities Improved working conditions Improved community organization Lessons Learned Need to consider CBOs as a whole not just specific project Need to align incentives (coop income) with environmental objective Strong link between international NGO & local agencies Potentials for Replication Can provide model for poor neighborhood livelihood development & environmental upgrading Smokey Mountain: Philippines

4. 13th Poverty and Environment Partnership Meeting Results Methodology developed Institutions built for continuity Lessons Learned Causal factors of poor health can be determined by time/activity data Potentials for Replication High quality data on air, health & socio- economic profiles required Qualified & enthusiastic local collaborators also required Health Impacts: Vietnam

5. 13th Poverty and Environment Partnership Meeting Results Skills development among drivers (maintenance & mechanics) Technology upgraded + financing Enhanced enforcement Traffic management thru rationalization Lessons Learned Comprehensive study to include social issues Stakeholders involvement in planning & implementation Coordination mechanisms across public/private Incentives (subsidy, cost savings, legal) Demonstration of incentives Defined responsibility (LGU on franchising) Potentials for Replication Strong interest & commitment by local governments Tricycle Project: Philippines