Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management
9 March to 5 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
| Date | Event Title | Registration Link |
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| 9 March 2022 |
A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets |
Register here. |
| 15 March 2022 |
Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level |
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| 22 March 2022 |
Coastal Flood Risk Assessment |
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| 30 March 2022 |
Economic and Finance for IFRM |
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| 5 April 2022 |
Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward |
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| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| 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"
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| Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets | Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB |
Lorena Ramirez Geoffrey Wilson |
| 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 |
| 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 eight countries by Anthony Green…
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Ian Wood, Anthony Green, Barry Hankin, Lorena Ramirez |
| 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? |
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| 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? | |
| Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets | Closing Remarks | ADB and TA team |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| 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
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| Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level | Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB |
Lorena Ramirez Geoffrey Wilson |
| 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 |
| 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…
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Ian Wood, Ian Munt |
| 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? |
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| 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? | |
| 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 | |
| Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level | Closing Remarks | ADB and TA Team |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment |
Video: Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
Webinar recording of Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
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| Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment | Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB |
Ian Wood Geoffrey Wilson |
| Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment | Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Webinar Series and the Session | Ian Wood |
| 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.
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Fay Luxford, Blair Spendelow |
| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? | |
| Session 3: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment | Closing Remarks | ADB and TA Team |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| Webinar Recording |
Video: Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM
Webinar recording of Session 4: Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
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| Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM | Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB |
Ian Wood Geoffrey Wilson |
| Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM | Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Session | Ian Wood |
| 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.
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Guillaume Dulac, Jane Toothill |
| Session 4: Economic and Finance for IFRM |
General discussion and feedback. |
All participants. Discussion facilitated by the presenters. |
| Closing Remarks | ADB and TA Team |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| Webinar Recording |
Video: Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward
Webinar recording of Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward
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| Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward | Welcome and Opening Remarks from ADB |
Lorena Ramirez Geoffrey Wilson |
| Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward | Overview of TA Project and Introduction to the Session | Ian Wood |
| 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.
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Ian Wood, Anthony Green |
| Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward | General discussion and feedback. | All participants. Discussion facilitated by the presenters. |
| Session 5: Outlook for IFRM and Ways Forward | Closing remarks | ADB and TA Team |
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
- Geoffrey Wilson
- Lorena Ramirez
ADB Organizer/s
- Water and Urban Development Sector Office
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