Saving a river: why do local governments matter?
Issue Date
2001
Abstract
Studies show that rivers die due to improper waste disposal, water pollution from industrial and agricultural use and degradation of the forest reserve. Several Philippine national agencies are tasked to appropriate, control and conserve water resources. Water laws abound, but implementation of these remains a problem.
This study investigates the national laws pertaining to river management, and the local implementation of these. The results showed that the Philippines has enough water policies; but that local implementation is lacking Local government units so not have the needed ordinance for effective river management. The paper demonstrates the use of environmental economics methods to come up with market-based instruments for river management. A case study of a river in Lantapan, Bukidnon was used to illustrate rural household's valuation of thhe river resources. Local political economy can influence the adaption of these type of policy instruments.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Environmental Science and Management
ISSN
0119-1144
Volume
4
Issue
1-2
Page
56-67
Document Type
Article
College
School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Rola, Agnes C. and Tabien, Celia O., "Saving a river: why do local governments matter?" (2001). Journal Article. 4270.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4270