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LOGO A2Z Republic

Sustainable Society with High Mobility

Group Members1. Mina Sivilay (Mina) ‐ Laos2. Zulaiha Abdul Jalil (Zee) ‐Malaysia3. Hsu Htet Hlaing (Hsu Htet)‐Myanmar4. Julius Meneses (Jules) ‐ Philippines5. Tok Hui Lin (Lin) ‐ Singapore6. Charoon Ponghan (Aie)‐ Thailand

Final Presentation12th July, 2014

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Contents

Group Discussion ProcessI.

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What is Society with High Mobility III.

How to achieve Sustainable Society with High Mobility IV.

What is Sustainable Community

Moving towards Sustainable Society with High MobilityV.

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I. Group Discussion Process

Deepen our Understanding

Seminars by lecturers from various fieldsLearnings from Field

Trips to Toba, Nishiyodogawa, Moku Moku Farm, Kyoto,

Tokyo etc

Exposure and understanding of Japanese society, culture and people

Individual Reflection and

Research

Our Proposed Sustainable Community

Design

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Brainstorming

What is a sustainable community?

What is a society with high mobility?

How to integrate both?

What are the pros and cons?

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Research Journals

References and

Benchmarks

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IATSS Forum# 51st Batch

Field Study Group

Study Seminar

4 Key Questions of Theme Study

Proposed Framework on Sustainable Community Design

Individual Initiatives

“ A place where people live together achieving quality of life in harmony with the environment for current and future generations”

II. Sustainable Community

Community Ownership –Individual and collective efforts towards common goal

Stakeholders Collaboration –Government, private, schools, NPOs etc

Balanced Development –Proportionate Social, Economical and Environmental considerations in development

Strong Cultural value

Safety and Security

Viable and Resilient Economy

Characteristics

Equity

Healthy Ecosystem

Factors

Meaning

Happiness

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III. Society with High Mobility

High Technology

International Collaboration

Good education

Good economy

Good Governance

High Competition•Social : instability, social stress•Economy : Jobs, high cost of living

Diverse• Social: ethnicities, religions• Economy : more options in consumption• Environment: design

Continuous Change• Social: culture, status and interactions• Economy: rapid growth and development, technology usage, employment, • Environment : climate change

Borderless•Social : people movement, virtual community•Economy : information, capital, labour•Environment : natural resources

Characteristics

Factors

“A place where the environment is continuously changing, diverse and borderless”

Meaning

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Framework of sustainable society with high mobility

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E.g. • Income Inequality• Cost of Pollution• Cost of Crime

III. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility

Measures under Three Key Elements

Economy Environment

Social

Sustaining Local EconomyPromoting Creative EconomyPromoting Eco‐tourism

Enhancing Social Protection SystemKeeping our ValuesEnsuring Safety and Security

Fostering Environmental ResponsibilityDisasters Risk Reduction and PreparationsIntegrated Planning

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1. Economy1.1 Sustaining Local Economy

Buying local products to support local economy

‐ Moku Moku Farm: Provide safe and tasty food Support local farmers’ business Promote local product through

community events e.g. Ton Ton festival)

Economy


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1.2 Promoting Creative Economy –Example: Laos Coffee

Using High Technology:Processing, packaging, advertisement

Using our competitive advantages with external economy Exporting to international markets

Adding value and uniqueness to local products with a global outlook:Enhance branding using local handicrafts and traditional symbols

Create job opportunities to locals: Support local people’s livelihood

III. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility Economy Social

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1.3 Eco‐Tourism

Meaning: “ responsible travel to natural

areas that conserves the environment and improves the well‐being of local people"

(The International Ecotourism Society: TIES, 1990)


Economy Environ-mental

Social

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Principles:

Minimize environmental problems comparing to mass tourismBuild environmental and cultural awareness and respectProvide positive experiences for both visitors and hostsProvide direct financial benefits for conservationProvide financial benefits and empowerment for local people



Social

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Case study: Toba City



Social

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Economy Environment

Social




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2. Social2.1 Enhancing Social Protection System


Social Protection System is necessary

in a risky and changing world

Economy Social

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Meaning: Social Protection is concerned with preventing, managing, and

overcoming situations that adversely affect people’s well‐being.

Attributes

Opportunity for allPromoting human capital

and access to productive work

Resilience for the vulnerable

Insuring against impacts of different shocks

Equity for the poorProtecting against dire poverty and loss of human capital


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Labor Market Interventions

employment services, job training, direct employment generation

Social Insurance

survivorship, old‐age and disability pensions, and unemployment insurance

Social Assistance

cash transfers, school feeding, targeted food assistance and subsidies


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Pregnancy/ Early

childhood Youth

Opportunity

Equity

Resilience

Nutrition Education Youth employment programs

Entrepre‐neurship program

Part Time Work or Social activities

Child allowances

School feeding

Public works

Cash & in‐kind transfer

Social pension

Education and Savings plans

Education and Savings plans

Emergency prepared‐ness Training

Unemploy‐ment & Disability Insurance

Old age pension & Disability Insurance

Working age Old ageChildhood

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Education and awareness Integrating values in interactive tools

and medium e.g. social media, virtual games, smart phones applications, local mascots

2.2 Keeping our Values

Cultural exchange with other countries through exchange programs, festivals and other activities

IV. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility Social

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Setting the trend Prominent icons / celebrities to encourage

preservation of traditions such as costumes and cultural activities

International recognition of traditions and cultures

UNESCO World Heritage / Michelin Green Guide recognition

Using online platforms for promotion preservation

2.2 Keeping our Values

IV. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility Social

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IV. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility

Traffic Safety Using advanced traffic management systems to ensure road safety

2.3 Ensuring Safety and Security

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Traffic Alerts via Car Navigation System and Mobile Devices

CCTVs and sensors to detect traffic flow

Social

Precaution systems such as advanced brake system in motor vehicles

IV. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility

Protection against crime Smartphone applications for crime alerts

2.3 Ensuring Safety and Security

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Applications to alert nearby police stations in

case of emergency

Crime Alert information via digital devices

Social

Neighbourhood watch against crime using social media



Economy Environment

Social




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Promoting environmentally efficient systems for water and wastewater management and reuse; E.g. ‐Moku Moku Farm uses treated waste water for toilet use

‐ Honda Water Treatment facility

SUDOKWON LANDFILL SITE, INCHEON SOUTH KOREA

3. Environment3.1 Fostering Environmental Responsibility

III. How to achieve sustainable society with high mobility Environment

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Educating communities on their individual and collective impacts by making resource savings and consumption data

E.g. ‐Moku Moku Farm Display Boards on electric consumption‐ Interactive website: www.greenstreet.net.au


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Providing sustainable transportation systems and encouraging their use

‐ Optimum use of environmental‐friendly public transportation‐ Use of electric generated and less carbon emitting cars‐ Efficient and effective traffic management systems


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Usage of renewable energy and sustainable energy generationand distribution

Waste Management and RecyclingExamples: Suzuka Recycling Center

Sudokwon Recycling and Landfill Center


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Minimizing the risk, loss and damage from extreme natural events and impacts of climate change

3.2 Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Preparation


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Active Participation of the Community Members and Stakeholders

Implementation of the Relevant Policies in a Form of Concrete Measures

Safer Community Development

Invention of Appropriate Technology for Disasters

Development of Culture of Prevention

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Environment

Source: Rio+20 Summit, Southeast Asia’s key indicators By Frédéric Janssens

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IV. Moving towards Sustainable Society with High Mobility Environment

Vietnam’s Blooming Bamboo house; floats during flood

Modern House in the forest;Adapt to the environment.

Source: Rio+20 Summit, Southeast Asia’s key indicators By Frédéric Janssens

Integrated Planning

Integrated Planning● Proper Accessibility

IV. Moving towards Sustainable Society with High Mobility

Oasis 21

Nishiyodogawa

Bus Rapid Transit, Nagoya

Social Environ-ment

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• Ideal Sustainable Society with High Mobility

IV. Moving towards Sustainable Society with High Mobility Economy Environ

-mental

Social

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Our Message

Thank You!

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