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Role of Innovative Technologies and Solutions to Develop Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of Hitachi Ltd. in Japan, and how the company serves the world with socially-innovative business activities. Hitachi’s participation in smart city development, specifically in the areas of transportation and water solutions, are explained. The challenges of…

Smart Grid and Smart Meter

19 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in Japan. It describes how electric power companies in the country operate through an integrated power supply structure. TEPCO’s challenges and ways on how it was able to come up with smart solutions are also discussed.

Improving Wastewater Treatment in Yangon

19 May 2015
This video shows one of the training sessions under a water utility partnership between Yangon City Development Committee (Myanmar) and Hunter Water, a leading water and wastewater utility in Australia. The twinning is being facilitated by Asian Development Bank through its Water Operators…

Smart Grids in Asia Pacific

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses the smart energy system of the future. It examines the drivers for smart grid deployment, particularly current grid performance, in Southeast Asia. The smart grid spending in the People’s Republic of China and smart meter deployment in Japan are featured as case examples…

Tsukuba Transit-Oriented-Development Case Study

6 March 2015
This presentation explains the use of the Transit-Oriented Development approach in the development of the Tsukuba Express in Japan.

Integrated Urban Development

4 March 2015
This graphical presentation shows the integrated sector approach for urban development.

Kitakyushu’s Policies and Actions on Sustainable Development and Climate Change

4 March 2015
This presentation showcases the good practices of Japan's Kitakyushu City in achieving sustainable development. Through its highly successful development policies and action plans, Kitakyushu has transformed its industrialized environment to an advanced green city.

Accelerating Green Financing

2 March 2015
This presentation explains the concept of green bank and the process for green financing. It also highlights the importance of recognizing climate risks as part of the financial risk management process.

Japan’s Experience on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Leadership and National Policy

2 March 2015
Former Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi explains how Japan was able to achieve sustainable development through strong leadership and effective implementation of national policies.