This section summarizes key tools available to the environmental practitioner.

Tools are arranged into four sections:

  1. Introduction
  2. For collection
  3. For analysis
  4. For management and finance
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Introduction

• Developing appropriate tools

 

For Collection

• Data questionnaires
• Household surveys

    - Random sample surveys
    - Open-ended surveys

• Participatory techniques: involving stakeholders

• Geographic information systems

 

For Analysis

• Health profiles
• Indicators
• Ecological footprints
• Environmental profiles
• Comparative risk assessment
• Urban environmental impact assessment
• Urban environmental profiles

 

For Management and Financing

• Roles of stakeholders: residents, NGOs, CBOs, government
• Integrated management systems
• Environmental regulations and standards
• Zoning
• Pricing/use
• Sector management: transport, utilities
• Public awareness
• Proactive - reactive regulations