Local Approaches to Environmental Compliance Japanese Case Studies and Lessons for Developing Countries

The case studies set out in this publication consider how the experience of Japan in its approach to urban and industrial environmental management and the enforcement of environmental protection standards can provide useful lessons relevant to developing countries. The case studies highlight the role played by local government involvement, community participation and private industry initiatives in helping to deal with the significant pollution problems caused by Japan's rapid industrial expansion during the 1960s and 1970s.