TS8: World Reconstruction Conference Thematic Session 8: Environmentally Sustainable Recovery

Description

This session will emphasize best practices of environmentally sound reconstruction based on examples from recent disasters. These include trade-offs such as regulating the use of local materials versus imports, and market-based incentives to strengthen waste management. The session will also look at the behaviour of aid agencies themselves – in post-disaster situations, how can weakened, affected governments best enforce environmental standards in reconstruction? Speakers will be drawn from environmental NGOs, government, and international agencies known for their experience and insights in the fi eld.