28 June to 1 July 2010

The World Cities Summit is a premier event that brings together leaders and policy makers with leading experts in their fields to identify innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing cities today.

The theme for the World Cities Summit 2010 is Liveable and Sustainable Cities for the Future. It will be a four-day event, to be held from 28 June to 1 July 2010, focusing on leadership and governance, eco-friendly and liveable cities, and harmonious and sustainable communities. Through the exchange of ideas and knowledge, cities can learn from each other to identify practical, scalable and replicable solutions to the challenges they face.

Attached is a copy of the brochure for your information.

You may also access the website at http://www.worldcities.com.sg to understand more on the summit.

8 December 2009

The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is pleased to provide to you their latest publication, "ISWA White Paper: Waste & Climate Change" (December 2009). In this paper, ISWA confirms that significant CO2-emission reductions can be achieved through the better management of solid wastes (i.e., residential and commercial rubbish). Investments in waste management in developed countries can lead to net emission savings of up to 20% (this includes reduced emissions plus the avoided emissions from recycling materials and energy recovery).

Attached is a copy of the ISWA Press Release of the White Paper on Waste & Climate Change for your information.

You may also access the full White Paper and its summary document at http://www.iswa.org

16 November 2009

The inaugural meeting of the regional 3R Forum in Asia was held on 11 to 12 November 2009 at Tokyo, Japan. The topics covered in the forum included 3R Waste to resources, Eco City, Resource Efficiency, Sustainable Manufacturing, GHG Emission, Sustainable Resources Cycles, eWaste and Basel Convention that focusing mainly on Asia.

Attached is a copy of the Tokyo 3R Statement agreed on 12 November 2009 for your information.

You may also access to significant research materials under the UNCRD (United Nations Center for Regional Development) website at http://www.uncrd.or.jp/env/