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An archive of the past featured articles and researches.

Past Featured Network Researches

Synopsis: In the last two decades policies based on extended producer responsibility (EPR) have been implemented for a wide range of products, especially in industrialised economies. Now, an increasing number of Asian economies similarly find themselves facing increasing amounts of difficult-to-treat waste and associated health, social and environmental risks, as well as rising demand for resources. Many have introduced, or are considering, EPR-based legislation, especially targeting electronic waste (e-waste) management.

Considering the design and implementation challenges in developing Asian countries, how can EPR be effectively employed by the governments? This policy brief examines the current status and obstacles in developing Asia; it then proposes a phase-in approach to implementation for e-waste management.

Integration of Climate Change into National Planning in Asia-Pacific: Current Status and Challenges
Conducted by: Dr. Peter N. King and Ms. Uma Wirutskulshai
Synopsis: The world needs a paradigm shift towards a sustainable energy security path. A Low Carbon Sustainable Development Plan (LCSDP) is one modality that could best meet this paradigm shift. This background paper provides a preliminary analysis of the theoretical basis of a LCSDP, discusses current institutional arrangements (laws, policies, organizations, strategies, plans, programs, and projects) that may contribute to a LCSDP, draws on experience from the few pioneering countries that have decided to adopt climate change mitigation and adaptation measures in their national plans, and identifies critical issues and challenges for other countries in Asia-Pacific to move in the same direction.