Nature-based Solutions for Developing Cities
4 April 2018

Philippines

Tony Wong, CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, presented the concept of biomimicry and its applications in embedding nature-based solutions in cities. He discussed using examples and case studies on the opportunity for leap-frogging and the role of multilateral development banks in catalyzing such initiatives.

This event is part of ADB's in-house Urban Studio lecture series.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentation Nature-based Solutions for Cities
Re-examine the importance of nature-based solutions (NBS) to help achieve water management objectives. NBS for water promote innovativeness by…
Tony Wong

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Aldrin Plaza

ADB Organizer/s

  • Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Topics

  • Environment
  • Urban Development
  • Water