National Programmes for Local Governments

Name Language Programme Case Studies Programme Evaluation / Indicators Description
Clean Cities English Available Available The Clean Cities Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, supports public-private partnerships that deploy alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and build supporting infrastructure. By encouraging AFV use, the Clean Cities Program helps enhance energy security and environmental quality at both the national and local levels.
Cleaner Production in China English / Chinese Available Available This web site has been developed by the State Economic and Trade Commission (SETC), which is the Government's focal point on cleaner production.
China's Environmental Protection Model Cities English / Chinese -- -- The Chinese Government has designated some 10 Chinese cities as environmental protection model cities. Experience and lessons gained though those projects are expected to be replicated in other Chinese cities suffering from similar pollution problems.
JEC Industrial Pollution Control Case File (IPCCF) -- -- -- JEC has financed approximately 4,300 projects for pollution control and waste management since 1965. IPCCF is file of selected cases, which can be of reference for small and medium-sized industries in taking measures for environmental preservation.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific


Environment Section
Environment and Sustainable Development Division
United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Avenue
Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Email: escap-esdd-evs@un.org

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies


Kitakyushu Initiative Network Secretariat
3-9-30 Asano, Kokurakita-ku
Kitakyushu City 802-0001 Japan
Email: kitakyushu-initiative@iges.or.jp