Events

Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management

09 March 2022 to 05 April 2022

This webinar sought to engage with flood managers, decision-makers, technical specialists, and ADB program professionals for an exchange of ideas and experiences directed toward strengthening the practice of flood management across Asia.

The webinars were conducted in a series of five 90-minute sessions held over 5 weeks starting from 09 March 2022.

The webinar series was an initiative of the Knowledge Support and Technical Assistance Project on Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management (TA 9634-REG). Funded with support from the Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF), the project has conducted a range of investigations to address flood risk challenges and developed knowledge products on selected issues.

Program and Learning Materials:

08 Mar 2022
09 Mar 2022
15 Mar 2022
22 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
05 Apr 2022

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
08 Mar 2022	9 March 2022	A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	Register here.
08 Mar 2022	15 March 2022	Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	Register here.
08 Mar 2022	22 March 2022	Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Register here.
08 Mar 2022	30 March 2022	Economic and Finance for IFRM	Register here.
08 Mar 2022	5 April 2022	Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward	Register here.

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
09 Mar 2022	Webinar Recording	Video: Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets Webinar recording of the session "Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets"
09 Mar 2022	Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB	Lorena Ramirez Geoffrey Wilson
09 Mar 2022	Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	Overview of TA project and introduction to the Webinar series and the Session	Ian Wood
09 Mar 2022	Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	Main Presentation of Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets This presentation provides an overview of the following: TA 9634 Comparative assessment of flood risk across eightcountries by AnthonyGreen, IFRM...	Ian Wood, Anthony Green, Barry Hankin, Lorena Ramirez
09 Mar 2022	Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	General discussion and feedback. Discussion questions: Does the comparison across countries help inform a sense of priority for IFRM issues? How are areas within a country prioritized for investment in IFRM?
09 Mar 2022	Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	Does the NIRA tool developed in the project assist with making decisions on the location and type of investments?
09 Mar 2022	Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets	Closing Remarks	ADB and TA team

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
15 Mar 2022	Webinar Recording	Video: Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level Webinar recording of Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB	Lorena Ramirez Geoffrey Wilson
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Webinar Series and the Session	Ian Wood
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	Main Presentation of Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level This presentation gives an overview of how to strengthen the design and implementation of IFRM solutions, enhancing knowledge and application of IFRM ...	Ian Wood, Ian Munt
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	General discussion and feedback. Discussion questions: In general, can it be said that flood risk management projects in your country are fully integrated?
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	What are the main issues or constraints for balancing land use demands for urban development and the increasing level of flood risk?
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	Are nature-based solutions (NBS) the answer to enhancing resilience? What are the practical issues for designing a flo
15 Mar 2022	Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level	Closing Remarks	ADB and TA Team

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Video: Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment Webinar recording of Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB	Ian Wood Geoffrey Wilson
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Webinar Series and the Session	Ian Wood
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Main Presentation of Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment This presentation gives an overview of coastal flood risk assessment and lessons from coastal flood risk analysis in the Philippines and Pakistan.	Fay Luxford, Blair Spendelow
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	General discussion and feedback. Discussion questions: Are the risks from coastal flooding well understood in your country? Are the forecasting, warning, and response systems adequate?
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Are the current coastal flood protection guidelines appropriate for a risk-based approach? Looking ahead, what will be the best strategy for managing coastal flood risk? Is it continued investment or planned retreat?
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Are nature-based solutions (NBS) the answer to enhancing resilience? What are the practical issues for designing a flood project with NBS?
22 Mar 2022	Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment	Closing Remarks	ADB and TA Team

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
30 Mar 2022	Webinar Recording	Video: Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM Webinar recording of Session 4: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
30 Mar 2022	Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM	Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB	Ian Wood Geoffrey Wilson
30 Mar 2022	Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM	Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Session	Ian Wood
30 Mar 2022	Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM	Main Presentation of Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM This presentation gives an overview of economics and finance for IFRM with some insights on IFRM economics in development banking.	Guillaume Dulac, Jane Toothill
30 Mar 2022	Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM	General discussion and feedback.	All participants. Discussion facilitated by the presenters.
30 Mar 2022		Closing Remarks	ADB and TA Team

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
05 Apr 2022	Webinar Recording	Video: Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward Webinar recording of Session 5:Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward
05 Apr 2022	Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward	Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB	Lorena Ramirez Geoffrey Wilson
05 Apr 2022	Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward	Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Session	Ian Wood
05 Apr 2022	Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward	Main Presentation of Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward This presentation gives an overview of the state of the flood risk management sector in Asia and its development outlook.	Ian Wood, Anthony Green
05 Apr 2022	Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward	General discussion and feedback.	All participants. Discussion facilitated by the presenters.
05 Apr 2022	Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward	Closing remarks	ADB and TA Team

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