DIDP Participates in Sustainable Development Training in Singapore
The training course "Sustainable Development: Environment Strategies for Sustainable Growth" sponsored by the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs was conducted last March 5 to March 16, 2012, and was attended by 20 participants from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Middle East. DIDP-PMO Project Development Officer, Engr. Nanette B. Digao, was sent as the participant of the Philippines. The training was facilitated by Ministry of Environment and Public Utilities under the program of Singapore Environment Institute (SEI).
Among the various topics taken up and discussed during the training course were:
- Clean, Green and Blue: Singapore's Journey Towards Environmental and Water Sustainability
- Environmental Protection and Management in Singapore
- Integrated Solid Waste Management System
- Water Pollution: Sources and Control Strategy and Water Quality Standards and Monitoring Programs for Inland and Coastal Waters
- Clean Air
- Air Pollution: Sources and Control Strategy
- Ambient Air Quality and Monitoring in Singapore
- Indoor Air Quality: An emerging Health Concern in the Built Environment
- Legislation and Enforcement Policies of NEA
- Environmentally Sustainable Transport (Green Transportation)
- Programme for Environmental Experiential Learning (PEEL) Trail
- Clean Land Trail
- City Greening
- Skyrise Policies and Efforts
- Climate –Technology Exclusive Trail
- Control and Management of Hazardous Substances and Toxic Wastes
- HDB's Demo Eco Precinct: An Approach to Sustainable Development in Public Housing
- Engaging Community in Environmental Protection (3P Partnership)
- Environmental Governance for Sustainable Development
Among these topics, applications on flood control, urban development, eco-tourism for environment projects and green transportation can be applied in the Davao Area.