1. Introduction to environmental governance concepts in the East Asian context / Zafar Adeel -- 2. Malaysian perspectives on the management of pesticides / Abdul Rani Abdullah and Saraswathy Sinnakkannu -- 3. Chinese perspectives on pesticides in the environment / Quan Hao and Huang Yeru -- 4. Thailand's perspectives on pesticides in the environment / Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon -- 5. Governance scenario for water resources in Malaysia / Abdul Rashid Ahmad and Hasnah Ali -- 6. Water - The lifeline in Thailand / Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon -- 7. Managing air pollution problems in Korea / Meehye Lee and Zafar Adeel -- 8. The Japanese approach to governance of air pollution problems / Makiko Yamauchi -- 9. Chemical governance in East Asia / Glen Paoletto and Cindy Termorshuizen -- 10. The future of environmental governance in East Asia / Zafar Adeel and Naori Nakamoto