III.

Programs that have been undertaken by international organizations

a. Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) - This was pioneered by the

department of agriculture in the Philippines with the help of the World Bank. It enabled
to propel the economic development of the agricultural areas in the Philippines. With
much proper discretion, their construction of river controls and roads while considering
the environmental implications of doing so enabled the local government units (LGU) to
achieve sustainable businesses in the rural areas (Philippine Rural Development Project,
2022).

b. GAHP (Global Alliance on Health and Pollution) - is a network of international and

national level agencies committed to a collaborative, multi-sectoral approach to address
the global pollution crisis and the resulting health and economic impacts. GAHP focuses
its efforts in two main areas: advocacy and awareness raising and country-specific
support. GAHP builds public, technical and financial support to address pollution
globally by promoting scientific research, raising awareness and tracking progress.
GAHP assists low- and middle-income countries to prioritize and address pollution and
problems through Health and Pollution Action Plans.
In October 2017, GAHP published the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health in
collaboration with The Lancet. The commission "addresses the full health and economic
costs of air, water, and soil pollution. Through analyses of existing and emerging data,
the Commission reveals pollution’s severe and underreported contribution to the Global
Burden of Disease. It uncovers the economic costs of pollution to low-income and
middle-income countries. The Commission will inform key decision makers around the
world about the burden that pollution places on health and economic development, and
about available cost-effective pollution control solutions and strategies."

c. Earth System Governance Project - is a long-term, interdisciplinary social science

research programme originally developed under the auspices of the International
Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change. It started in January
2009. The Earth System Governance Project aims to contribute to science on the large,
complex challenges of governance in an era of rapid and large-scale environmental
change. The project seeks to create a better understanding of the role of institutions,
organizations and governance mechanisms by which humans regulate their relationship
with the natural environment.The Earth System Governance Project aims to integrate
governance research at all levels. The project aims to examine problems of the "global
commons", but also local problems from air pollution to the preservation of waters, waste
treatment or desertification and soil degradation. However, due to natural
interdependencies local environmental pollution can be transformed into changes of the
global system that affect other localities. Therefore, the Earth System Governance
Project looks at institutions and governance processes both local and globally. The Earth
System Governance Project is a scientific effort, but also aims to assist policy responses
to the pressing problems of earth system transformation

d. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - is responsible for coordinating

responses to environmental issues within the United Nations system. It was established
by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human
Environment in Stockholm in June 1972. Its mandate is to provide leadership, deliver
science and develop solutions on a wide range of issues, including climate change,  the
management of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and green economic development.
[4] The organization also develops international environmental agreements; publishes
and promotes environmental science and helps national governments achieve
environmental targets. As a member of the United Nations Development Group, UNEP
aims to help the world meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The 17 SDGs are: (1) No Poverty, (2) Zero Hunger, (3) Good Health and Well-being,
(4) Quality Education, (5) Gender Equality, (6) Clean Water and Sanitation, (7) Affordable
and Clean Energy, (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (9) Industry, Innovation and
Infrastructure, (10) Reduced Inequality, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities,
(12) Responsible Consumption and Production, (13) Climate Action, (14) Life Below
Water, (15) Life On Land, (16) Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships
for the Goals.

e. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - is an intergovernmental

body of the United Nations responsible for advancing knowledge on human-
induced climate change. It was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later
endorsed by United Nations General Assembly. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it
is composed of 195 member states. The IPCC provides objective and
comprehensive scientific information on anthropogenic climate change, including the
natural, political, and economic impactsand risks, and possible response options. It does
not conduct original research nor monitor climate change, but rather undertakes a
periodic, systematic review of all relevant published literature. The IPCC is an
internationally accepted authority on climate change, and its work is widely agreed
upon by leading climate scientists as well as governments. The IPCC has published five
comprehensive assessment reports reviewing the latest climate science, as well as a
number of special reports on particular topics. [33] These reports are prepared by teams
of relevant researchers selected by the Bureau from government nominations. Expert
reviewers from a wide range of governments, IPCC observer organizations and other
organizations are invited at different stages to comment on various aspects of the
drafts. The IPCC published its First Assessment Report (FAR) in 1990, a supplementary
report in 1992, a Second Assessment Report (SAR) in 1995, a Third Assessment Report
(TAR) in 2001, a Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) in 2007[35] and a Fifth Assessment Report
(AR5)in 2014. The IPCC is currently preparing its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), which is
being released in stages and will be completed in 2022.

f. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN; officially International

Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) - is an international
organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural
resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy
and education. IUCN's mission is to "influence, encourage and assist societies
throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural
resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable". IUCN has widened its focus beyond
conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable
development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support
of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and
other stakeholders by providing information and advice and through building
partnerships. The organization is best known to the wider public for compiling and
publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation
status of species worldwide.

g. Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) - is a treaty-based inter-governmental

international development organization headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The
organization aims to promote green growth, a growth paradigm that is characterized by
a balance of economic growth and environmental sustainability. GGGI provides technical
support, research and stakeholder engagement for green growth plans, especially
in developing countries, aiming to replace the more typical paradigm based on
industrial development. Founded to support green economic growth that
simultaneously addresses poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and
environmental sustainability, GGGI works across four priority areas that are considered
to be essential to transforming national economies, including energy, water, land use,
and green cities. Since its inception, it is engaged in multilateral developmental projects.
Working across the thematic priorities of sustainable energy, green cities, sustainable
landscapes, and water & sanitation, GGGI aims to deliver impact through six strategic
outcomes: GHG emission reduction Creation of green jobs Increased access to
sustainable services, such as clean affordable energy, sustainable public transport,
improved sanitation, and sustainable waste management Improved air quality An
adequate supply of ecosystem services and enhanced adaptation to climate change
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