1. Introduction -- 2. The Baguio Regreening Movement and the Eco-Walk Project -- 3. Engaging communities in waste management: a holistic and integrated approach -- 4. Vietnam Business Council: collaborative policy-making and information sharing -- 5. Democratic planning using a provincial civic assembly -- 6. Grassroots governance in rural Thailand: protecting razor clams in Tambol Bangchakreng -- 7. The sustainable Penang Initiative: involving citizens in the development planning process -- 8. Conclusion.