Demonstrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region, PRC 20 June 2019 Already home to over 23 million people, the Beijing Capital Region (BCR) continues to grow, and with it an increasing demand for water amidst resources in decline. ADB is assisting the Beijing Municipal Government to meet the region’s future water demand and is currently reviewing various measures to conserve water. In this Tech Talk, ADB's Hubert Jenny talked about water challenges of BCR as well as a number of international best practices on water conservation, such as from the Netherlands, United States, and Viet Nam, and other proposed interventions, including the use of water-saving fixtures and labeling systems, recycling treated effluent, drought-resistant landscaping, and expanding urban wetlands and groundwater recharge amounts. Program and Learning Materials 20 June 2019 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Demonstrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region, PRC In this Tech Talk, ADB's Hubert Jenny talked about the water challenges of Beijing as well as a number of international best practices on water… Hubert Jenny Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Water Sector Group ADB Organizer/s Water and Urban Development Sector Office Topics Water