Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Read more about Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Gary Jones, Australian Water Partnership’s chief executive, shared Australia’s experience in managing water scarcity and drought. He described the reforms the country implemented to improve supply and demand management while protecting the environment. He also highlighted the role partnerships play in these reforms.
UN Climate Change Conference: Outcomes and Implications Read more about UN Climate Change Conference: Outcomes and Implications ADB's Preety Bhandari and Christian Ellermann shared the highlights of the 22nd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The conference was held on 7-18 November 2016 in Marrakesh, Morroco. This short video highlights key moments on Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
Discussion on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at Subnational Level Read more about Discussion on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at Subnational Level The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a unique opportunity to rethink local development, ensuring no one is left behind. UNDP Asia Pacific’s SDG Local Governance Diagnostic Tool aims to help localize the SDG agenda at the subnational level in the region, focusing particularly on communities.
What Have We Learned on Post-disaster Recovery? Read more about What Have We Learned on Post-disaster Recovery? ADB rolled out post-disaster rehabilitation projects and gained lessons that can be considered in implementing similar programs. The lessons learned focused on the importance of communication, coordination, and community development.
Session Video - Eminent Speakers Forum - Protecting People and Profits Read more about Session Video - Eminent Speakers Forum - Protecting People and Profits United Nations Enviroment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim discusses how to invest in natural capital and improve environmental management, while making profits and achieving lasting social, economic, and environmental progress.
Mandalay City Goes Green Read more about Mandalay City Goes Green ADB's Eri Honda and ADB consultant Ian Hamilton shares stories on how the restoration of Thingazar Creek is paving the way for the transformation of Mandalay into a prosperous, green urban center. The Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project is the first urban development project since ADB's re-engagement in Myanmar. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
ICT Strategies Enabling Innovation and Entrepreneurship Read more about ICT Strategies Enabling Innovation and Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is solving problems, and technology entrepreneurs have the potential to solve problems on a global scale. Gerudio's Raman Nambiar talked about broadening access to technology, the current tech innovators and their potential impact, and the next generation of innovators.
Linking Subnationals to Finance: Investing in Asia’s Urban Future Read more about Linking Subnationals to Finance: Investing in Asia’s Urban Future A financing gap on infrastructure investment exists in Asia. This presentation provides information on how the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) supports urban investment projects and contributes to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 11. Case studies developed by CDIA on India, Mongolia, and the Philippines are shared.
Localizing Global Agendas: Role of Local Governments Read more about Localizing Global Agendas: Role of Local Governments Local governments can contribute to more effective and accountable international governance if they are recognized as one of the spheres of government and provided a seat at the global table. This presentation shares the work of the United Cities and Local Government Asia Pacific in localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at the subnational level.
The Global Agendas and Nepal: Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, and Urban Development Read more about The Global Agendas and Nepal: Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, and Urban Development Sustainable development continues to be in-built in Nepal's socio-economic development. The country’s efforts for the successful implementation of the Millennium Development Goals have also opened new avenues for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals planned for 2016 to 2030.