East Asian experience in environmental governance: Response in a rapidly developing region Author Adeel Z. (ed.) Date 2003 Source IUCN (ID: MON-072411) Publisher | Place of publication United Nations University Press | Tokyo, Japan ISBN 92-808-1072-3 Pages 246 p. Document type Monography/book Language English Country/Territory Malaysia, China, Thailand, Korea, Republic of, Japan Subject Water, Environment gen., Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pesticides Management/conservation Air quality/air pollution Freshwater resources management Hazardous substances Geographical area Asia Abstract Contents: Section 1: Case studies for pesticide management in East Asia - The Malaysian perspective on management of pesticides - The Chinese perspective on pesticides in the environment - Thailand 's perspective on pesticides in the environment Section 2: Case studies for water resources in East Asia - Governance scenario for water resources in Malaysia - Water - The lifeline in Thailand Section 3: Case studies for air pollution in East Asia - Managing air pollution problems in Korea - The Japanese approach to governance of air pollution problems Section 4: Prescriptions for environmental governance - Chemical governance in East Asia - Future of environmental governance in East Asia