Workshop on Integrated Flood Risk Management Read more about Workshop on Integrated Flood Risk Management
Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan Read more about Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the legislative and Institutional arrangements of disaster risk reduction in Japan. It also shares details on the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders under disasters of different risk categories.
Climate Change, Flood Early Warning System, and River Flood Disasters Read more about Climate Change, Flood Early Warning System, and River Flood Disasters This material introduces the climate change vulnerability of Myanmar and emphasizes the importance of the flood early warning system in managing disaster risk. It also gives an overview of the current flood warning-related systems in Mayanmar and discusses the government’s future plans.
PRC’s Transport Infrastructure Development and Quality of Life Read more about PRC’s Transport Infrastructure Development and Quality of Life The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has put over 25,000 kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway lines into operation since 2008, far more than the rest of the world. The PRC also continues to actively develop transport infrastructure generally under its ambitious Built and Road Initiative.
Block Heater Technology Business Fair Read more about Block Heater Technology Business Fair During the cold winter days most citizens often idle their car engines for long periods to warm the engine and interior. This unnecessarily wastes fuel, costs money, causes excess engine wear and tear, and produces greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions and harmful air pollutants.
International Anticorruption Day 2019 - Building a Community of Integrity Champions: Collaborating with the Private Sector Read more about International Anticorruption Day 2019 - Building a Community of Integrity Champions: Collaborating with the Private Sector
Climate Change and Disasters in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Climate Change and Disasters in Asia and the Pacific This infographic gives an overview of the impact of climate change and disasters on the long-term sustainability of development in the Asia Pacific region, and how ADB is addressing climate change and disaster risk in the region.
Keynote Lecture: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific: Role of ADB Read more about Keynote Lecture: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific: Role of ADB Tomoyuki Kimura, Director General of ADB's Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department gave a keynote lecture during the Opening Plenary of the International Symposium on Education and Research in Global Environmental Studies in Asia organized by Kyoto University on 26 November 2019. He presented an overview of ADB's integrated approach that combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships under Strategy 2030 and engaged with experts and scholars in discussions to enhance environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific.
2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Read more about 2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific This workshop aims to disseminate the findings and technical guidance materials developed during Phase 1 of ADB's Technical Assistance on Supporting the Implementation of Environment Related SDGs in Asia and the Pacific, and disseminate knowledge, experiences and lessons learnt from the Phase 2 in-country subprojects from Mongolia, the Philippines and Viet Nam, and other relevant case studies. It also seeks to agree on the next steps in taking forward this agenda.