Recommendations for creating and implementing urban environmental management plans in the Philippines

The purpose of this masters degree project is to develop recommendations for the development of an urban environmental management plan applicable and relevant to the Philippines. It is intended to guide those wishing to engage in environmental planning in an urban setting in the Philippines.; Recommendations were developed through synthesis and analysis of relevant literature and key informant interviews conducted in Canada, Thailand and the Philippines. Research findings include the Filipino political and urban environmental context and resulting opportunities, barriers, current practice and driving forces for UEM plan creation and implementation. As well, key elements for urban environmental management and governance are identified and experiences of those involved in UEM plan creation and implementation are provided. Recommendations include: involve many stakeholders; address critical needs first; look for win-win solutions and build upon success; and embrace continual learning. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)...