Topic: philippines

The Access Initiative: a Network in Action

Here is a quick summary of recent progress by Access Initiative partners working to strengthen civil society, increase participation, and improve environmental policy choices.

Asian Development Bank Must Improve Climate, Energy Lending Policies

As the Asia Clean Energy Forum kicks off next week, the Asian Development Bank and other multilateral development banks should do more to integrate climate change and clean energy considerations as a core part of their development assistance.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

Over 80 percent of the reefs in this region are at risk, and over half (56 percent) are at high risk.

Environmental democracy is about government being transparent, accountable, and involving people in decisions that affect their environment. 20 countries in The Access Initiative (TAI) network are expanding their work to promote environmental democracy. Here is a summary of what’s ahead in 2008 and beyond.