Urban Development Specialist , ADB Profile / Bio Profile / Bio Luca di Mario is an Urban Development Specialist in the South Asia Urban Development and Water Division, ADB. He is currently working on several urban development projects in India and Maldives with a special focus on solid waste management and climate resilience. Prior to joining ADB, he was an independent consultant for several international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). He has worked across Asia, Africa, and Latin America on preparing and implementing water supply, sanitation, drainage, and solid waste management projects. Follow on Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics Deep Dive 1.5. Better Together: Innovating Socially Inclusive Waste Management Systems 27 January, 2022 Multimedia Environment, Finance, ICT, Water Maldives: Greater Malé Waste to Energy Project 25 November, 2021 Slides Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Finance ADB Waste Management Projects in Greater Malé (Maldives) 21 July, 2021 Slides Environment, Urban Development VIDEO: Economic Instruments and Incentives for Promoting Integrated Solid Waste Management and Achieving a Circular Economy in Asia 21 July, 2021 Multimedia Environment, Urban Development Video: Session 4: Achieving Value for Money 11 November, 2020 Multimedia ADB Administration and Governance Greater Male Waste-to-Energy 11 November, 2020 Slides ADB Administration and Governance Greater Male’ Environmental Improvement and Waste Management Project 28 August, 2019 Slides Environment ADB Perspectives on Smart City 2 March, 2018 Slides Climate Change, Social Development and Protection, Transport, Urban Development, Water