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- 1. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 1 JICA addresses waste, water and air pollution, and other environmental problems that cause health problems to create clean cities. Cover Photo ─ Waste segregation in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. Sorting out fruit and other food waste that can be turned into compost quickly. Photo: Yusuke Abe JCCI ~JICA Clean City Initiative~
- 2. Contribution: JICA Clean City Initiative To Developing Countries; Human Security: Ensure safe and healthy living environment Quality growth: Realize economic growth which is inclusive, sustainable and resilient With/Post COVID-19: Reduce infection risk through maintenance & improvement of sanitary urban environment To Global Environment; Marine Plastic Pollution: Prevent the discharge of plastic waste into rivers / oceans, toward realization of “Osaka Blue Ocean Vision” (aims to reduce additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050 ) Climate Change: Prevent the generation of greenhouse gas (e.g. methane) through proper waste treatment Biodiversity: Prevent further environmental pollution thereby conserving ecosystems To SDGs To benefit 500 million citizens in 50 countries by 2030！ 2
- 3. Piles of waste that keep increasing and plastic waste in the ocean 3 What are the “waste,” “water” and “air” problems the world is facing? ISSUES In Sub-Sharan Africa, of waste is left 70％ in uncontrolled disposal sites 3.6 billion people live without adequate hygiene services such as toilets Residential and industrial wastewater released to the environment is causing serious health problems Fourth biggest cause of death in the world is air pollution caused by industrial activities and cars According to data released in 2019, 6.67 million people died from Air pollution
- 4. Why are Japan and JICA addressing these issues? REASONS 4 Environmental measures in developing countries also concern Japan’s environment and public health 【Challenges】 Environmental Burden associated with Economic Development/Urbanization For the Residents: - Deteriorating public sanitation & living environment - Increasing health damage and risks Lack of Institutional/Administrative Capacity and Physical Infrastructure Low Policy Priority and Public Awareness on Environmental Protection For the Earth: - Marine plastic litter - Global warming - Damage to ecosystem For the Country: - Urban & environment issues - Negative impact on tourism, fishery & economy Solid Waste & Inappropriat e Disposal Air Pollution Water Pollution Odor & deteriorated landscape Vector-borne, water-borne & respiratory/cardiovascular diseases Discharge and accumulation of waste (including plastics) in rivers/ocean Pollution of public water, groundwater & soil Generation of greenhouse gas (e.g. methane) from waste facilities, etc.
- 5. Two cooperation approaches for solving problems APPROACHES Improve waste disposal structures to create a recycle- oriented society Approach 1 5 1 2 Create and implement a system to collect, transport, and dispose of waste Reduce waste by introducing segregation and recycling 3 Support policies that reduce waste generation and promote effective use of resources Create a healthy water, air, and soil environment through environmental regulations and pollution prevention measures Approach 2 1 Enhance the ability to analyze pollutants to understand the current problems 2 Develop and implement counter-pollution measures based on scientific evidence 3 Strengthen controls over pollutant generation while promoting investments in environmental measures
- 6. Two cooperation approaches for solving problems APPROACHES Develop human resources who will be in charge of actions ranging from organizing facilities and legal systems to raising social awareness Basis for common initiatives 6 Challenges of developing countries Facilities are not organized Lack of technology and budget for maintenance Technology/ facilities Inadequate operational and fiscal management abilities Insufficient financial plan and securing of funds Lack of budget for counter-pollution measures Finance Inadequate policy development and coordination abilities No structure to execute legal systems and carry out administrative tasks Organizational structure Insufficient abilities to develop legal systems and rules, guidelines, and standards for operating them Legal system Insufficient cooperation and participation of citizens Inadequate compliance (e.g., illegal operations by businesses) Social awareness Human Resources Lack specialist knowledge and experience
- 7. JICA projects CASES Environmental Strategy, Climate Action in Vietnam Green growth, in Ha Long Bay-World heritage site 1 7 Ha Long Bay is registered as a world heritage site and is a popular tourist spot dotted with limestone islands. Our goal is to achieve economic growth while recovering clean water and protecting the environment. Pump station in Hanoi, Vietnam Green growth, in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
- 8. CASES Garbage collection rate improved significantly from 44% in 2004 to 85% in 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh 2 8 JICA projects In Dhaka, garbage collection cars began collecting garbage at designated times in designated places, which raised the garbage collection rate. Efforts are also made to educate cleaners who clean streets and load garbage onto collection cars. photo: © Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.
- 9. Thank you for your kind attention MIYAZAKI Akihiro Deputy Director General, Group Director for Environmental Management Director, Office for Climate Change Global Environment Department, JICA 9