Newsletter and Technical Publications
<International Source Book On Environmentally Sound Technologies
for Wastewater and Stormwater Management>
3.10 Information sources (Topic j)
Asian Development Bank
P.O. Box 789
Manila Central Post Office
0980 Manila
Philippines
| Telephone: |
+ 63-2-632-4444 |
| Fax: |
+ 63-2-636-2444 |
Email:
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adbhq@mail.asiandevbank.org
www@mail.asiandevbank.org |
Contact:
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Dr. Shih-Liang Tu
Environmental specialist |
Topics covered: a b c d e f g h j.
Description: The ADB is a regional development bank. It has 40 regional
members from all parts of Asia, and 16 non-regional members from Europe and
North America. The bank makes loans and equity investments for the economic and
social advancement of Asian countries, provides technical assistance in the
preparation and execution of development projects, and catalyzes investment of
public and private capital for development purposes. Some of the Bank's projects
have included MSWM.
Format of information:
Internet: http:/www.asiandevbank.org/
Language: English
Consulting or support services: Responds to requests for assistance in
coordination development policies and plans.
Fees: some materials are distributed free and others at a low cost.
Asian Society for Environmental Protection
Rm B219, AIT Center
Asian Institute of Technology
GPO Box 2754
Bangkok 10501
Thailand
| Telephone: |
+66 2 524 5245 |
| Fax: |
+66 2 524 5236 |
| Email: |
None |
Contact:
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The Secretary General
Editor of ASEP Newsletter |
Topics covered: a b c d e f g h
Description: ASEP is a nonprofit organization. It has many publications
on environmental and waste management issues. The ASEP newsletter publishes
newsworthy articles on environmental protection, including research or project
summaries, news reports, notices of current and upcoming events, and other
interesting and relevant as tiles about the environment.
Format of information: Newsletters, news reports and articles.
Internet: None
Language: Materials are available in English
Consulting or support services: Members of the Society provide consulting
and supporting services.
Fees: Computer printouts are distributed free of charge; reports are at
cost of reproduction or publication research services are at cost depending on
technical and administrative requirements.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Philippines
DENR Building
Visaya Ave Diliman
Quezon City
Philippines
| Telephone: |
+63 2 264 332 |
| Fax: |
+63 2 922 6991 |
| Email: |
rivera@copass.com.ph |
Contact:
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Marcelino n. Rivera.JR
Sanitary Engineer IV |
Topics covered: a b c e f h j.
Description: The Department sets policies, formulates plans, and
disseminates environmental information to the public to enhance environmental
awareness. Adopts and promulgates rule and regulations for environmental
protect. Establish of management policies and quality standards for environment,
with pollution control as one of it many aspects containing provision on air,
water quality and land use management, natural resources management and
conservation.
Format of information: Reports, pamphlets and guidebooks.
Internet: None
Language: Materials are available in Tagalog and English.
Consulting or support services: Provides technical supports to government
agencies and local government.
Fees: None or at very low cost.
Development Technology Center of the Bandung Institute of Technology
Jalan Ganesha 17
Bandung 40132
Indonesia
| Telephone: |
+62 22 250 3307 |
| Fax: |
+62 22 250 1768 |
| Email: |
dtcitb@ibm.net |
| Contact: |
Lanny T. Hardhy |
Topics covered: a b c e f g h j.
Description: The Development Technology center of the Bandung Institute
of Technology works on MSWM issues as part of its Village Technology Development
Program. It runs courses on composting and encourages communities to start and
maintain composting and other appropriate recycling practices. It also conducts
experiments on recycling hardware technologies related to plastics, paper, and
energy recovery. The center evaluates and monitors composting programs all over
Indonesia, working with other NGOs under the aegis of Habitat, through the
Metropolitan environmental Improvement Program (MEIP).
Format of information: Seminars, reports, pamphlets
Internet: Forthcoming
Language: Mainly Indonesian; English for international communication.
Consulting or support services: Consults on urban solid waste management
and community development projects, and conducts workshops on experimental
technology.
Fees: Usually negotiated.
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN-Building
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
| Telephone: |
+66 2 288 1600 |
| Fax: |
+66 2 288 1097 |
| Email: |
huset.unescap@un.org |
| Contact: |
Mr Jens Overgaard, Chief, Human Settlements |
Topics covered: a b c d e f g h j
Description: ESCAP is a UN agency that engages in all aspects of
environmental control/conservation, urban environmental management, and
environmental education. It works closely with government agencies dealing with
the environment and waste management services. It provides funding and expertise
in activities related to the environment.
Format of information: Reports, proceedings, environmental guidelines and
standards, and materials for skill development and education.
Internet: None
Language: Materials are available in many languages.
Consulting or support services: Provides funds and technical support
services to member nations. Also maintains library facilities.
Fees: Materials are distributed free, with some postage charges.
ENSIC (Environmental Systems Information Center)
Asian Institute of Technology
PO Box 4
Klong Luang
Thailand
| Telephone: |
+66 2 524-5863 |
| Fax: |
+66 2 524-5870 |
| Email: |
enreric@ait.ac.th |
| Contact: |
Mrs. Lilia R. Austraco, Manager, Information Centers. |
Topics covered: a b c d e f g h
Description: ENSIC facilitates the dissemination, evaluation and discussion
of research, case studies, and field experiments related to environmental policy,
management, and engineering. Issues covered include solid waste, wastewater,
hazardous waste, air and noise pollution, soil pollution, land management, water
supply, clean technology, biological resources management, health and sanitation,
environmental impact assessment, and environmental economics. The organization
publishes a newsletter about these issues, covering both technical and regulatory
matters.
Format of information: Technical reports and papers, manuals, guidebooks,
newsletter.
Internet: http://www.ait.ac.th/clair/centers/ensic.html
Language: Materials are in English
Consulting or support services: AIT undertakes contract research and
consulting services.
Fees: ENSIC membership rates are US$ 130 for institutions and US$80 for
individuals.
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