Addressing Disaster Risk through Improved Indicators and Land Use Management: Inception Phase Findings and Linkages to the Green Cities Initiative Read more about Addressing Disaster Risk through Improved Indicators and Land Use Management: Inception Phase Findings and Linkages to the Green Cities Initiative Countries are becoming increasingly aware of the need for improved disaster risk management (DRM) practices. Urban DRM measures, however, are planned and implemented in a piecemeal manner. With the existence of apparent linkages, the need to recognize that land management plays a major role in urban DRM surfaces.
From Risk Barriers to Results: Managing the Social, Political, and Environmental Risks of Urban Infrastructure Read more about From Risk Barriers to Results: Managing the Social, Political, and Environmental Risks of Urban Infrastructure This presentation, highlighting the use of a resilience perspective, demonstrates how the challenges of urbanization create a new vulnerability context. It also suggests things to take note of when considering the task of building resilience.
Urban Challenge and City Development of Yokohama Read more about Urban Challenge and City Development of Yokohama Japan's Yokohama City has a grand masterplan that would address challenges related to rapid growth and urbanization. This presentation covers Yokohama's urban development framework and highlights the city's six pillar projects. It also examines the transformation of the city’s urban space in the last two decades. The city’s future challenges and how it shares its best practices are discussed.
Green Cities Initiative Read more about Green Cities Initiative Explore how green cities bridge urban planning and environmental management. Read about the Green Cities Initiative of ADB’s Southeast Asia Urban Development and Water Division, and how it builds infrastructure and community resilience. Understand the project’s implementation challenges and way forward.
Integrated Urban Planning Approach by ADB's East Asia Department Read more about Integrated Urban Planning Approach by ADB's East Asia Department This presentation discusses the urban portfolio of Asian Development Bank’s East Asia Department (EASS) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Mongolia. Most of EASS’ projects in the PRC are multi-sector. In Mongolia, the focus is on the City of Ulaanbaatar with a multi-integrated urban redevelopment program.
Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency Read more about Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency The expansion of renewable energy brings a paradigm shift in the electricity system. Creating social values of energy management through the use of ICT brings both comfortable and energy-friendly life, which optimizes energy supply with the integration of visualization, prediction, and control functions.
Brief Introduction on Nanjing Urban and Traffic Planning Read more about Brief Introduction on Nanjing Urban and Traffic Planning This presentation discusses the historical evolvement of Nanjing City in the People’s Republic of China, and provides an overview of the city’s master plan. It also includes a summary of the Nanjing Comprehensive Traffic Planning and Development White Paper. The strategic guiding principle of prioritizing public transport development is examined.
Overview of Smart Grid Projects and Prospect in Japan Read more about Overview of Smart Grid Projects and Prospect in Japan Examine the current situation of smart community and energy policy and strategy in Japan. Sample demonstration projects by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry; and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization are presented. The Japan Smart Community Alliance is also introduced.
Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo Read more about Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo This presentation, through an inclusive and targeted checklist as the tool, highlights the synergies between Asian Development Bank and the Cities Development Initiative for Asia in project preparation, and shows the collaboration process in improving wastewater management in Sri Lanka's City of Colombo. The tool ensures that poverty reduction and social issues are considered in the preparation of a pre-feasibility study.
The Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia’s Future Read more about The Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia’s Future Learn about the wide-ranging and diverse roles that think tanks play and how they can contribute to Asia’s future.