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USAID Clean Air Catalyst: Gender Analysis of Air Pollution and Vehicle Transport, India

The purpose of the gender analysis is to inform USAID’s recently launched global air pollution program— Clean Air Catalyst (CAC) in India. The CAC is a five-year long program being implemented by the World Resources Institute, the Environmental Defense Fund, and a consortium of partners seeking to understand local pollution sources and identify sustainable solutions. Read More

Meet Carmela: A young environmental activist in the Philippines takes on ocean plastic pollution

Cross-posted from USAID Medium blog Asthe sun rises over Cauayan, a city in the Philippines, 22-year-old Carmela Ellaga grabs her bag and slips out of the house. Walking along the serene coastline to her project site, she looks… Read More

United States Launches “Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program” in Sri Lanka to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Cross-posted USAID Press Release issued April 23, 2021 U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz announced the first grants awarded through the U.S. government’s… Read More

CCBO 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Strategy Alignment Assessment – Philippines

To inform CCBO’s approach and highlight the ways in which CCBO can support the Philippines’ existing marine debris strategies and to provide recommendations for increased impact, the program has produced this 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Reduction Strategy for the Philippines. Read More

CCBO 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Strategy Alignment Assessment – Sri Lanka

To inform CCBO’s approach in Sri Lanka, the program has produced this 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Reduction Strategy Alignment Assessment for Sri Lanka to highlight the ways in which CCBO can support existing marine debris strategies and to provide recommendations for increased impact. Read More

Communities in Sri Lanka Transitioning Away from Single-Use Plastic Bags

Through program activities, communities recognized that a crucial step towards a cleaner neighborhood environment was finding inexpensive replacements for the plastic and polythene bags often used in local shops. Read More

From Informal Waste Collectors to Recycling Business Owners

Throughout Metro Manila, Philippines, government solid waste management (SWM) services have been unable to keep pace with the region’s rising population. Read More

Promoting Business-Friendly, Ocean-Friendly Practices in Vietnam’s Tourism Sector

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth due to the boom of ecotourism in coastal cities and islands has directly increased the amount of solid waste that is generated daily. Read More

USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program Awards its First Five Grants in the Philippines

USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program announced its first five grants in the Philippines in January 2021. The grantees will work over the next one to two years to implement new, local solutions that not only improve waste management but provide opportunities for new jobs, education, community income, and leadership. Read More

CCBO 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Strategy Alignment Assessment – Vietnam

To inform CCBO’s approach, the program has produced this 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Reduction Strategy for Vietnam to highlight the ways in which CCBO can support existing marine debris strategies and to provide recommendations for increased impact. Read More