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People's Republic of China Executing and Implementing Agencies, and Project Management Units

20 May 2022

Practice of China Southern Power Grid to adapt natural hazards

28 April 2021
This presentation discussed the measures taken by China Southern Power Grid to adapt to natural hazards, specifically to minimize impacts from typhoon and ice events which commonly affect the system.

Implementation of ADB Low Carbon Cities Technical Assistance in Kazakhstan and Other Cities: Tasks, Goals and Objectives (English Translation)

3 September 2020
ADB's Na Won Kim gave an overview of low-carbon development in Central Asian and ADB's project on supporting city governments in mainstreaming climate actions in city planning and investment plans.

Implementation of ADB Low Carbon Cities Technical Assistance in Kazakhstan and Other Cities: Tasks, Goals and Objectives (Russian Translation)

3 September 2020
ADB's Na Won Kim gave an overview of low-carbon development in Central Asian and ADB's project on supporting city governments in mainstreaming climate actions in city planning and investment plans.

Transport in Developing Asia’s New Normal

28 August 2020
ADB's Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Bambang Susantono, discussed different trends for transport during COVID 19 pandemic and how ADB can address these transport challenges while adapting to the "new normal."

Ecosystem-based Adaptation Measures Available in the Xiangtan Climate Resilient City Toolbox

4 September 2019
In order to support cities in climate resilience planning and design, there are science-based tools available for hazard exposure and vulnerability analysis. Some tools present an overview of potential solutions and/or best practices to mitigate the risks. One of these tools is the Climate…

Asian Development Bank: The Business Case for Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

1 May 2019
Years of experience on Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and safeguard processes provided the momentum to strengthen HIA practice within ADB procedures and its developing member countries (DMCs). This presentation outlines how ADB has strengthened HIA over the last 3 years. This was done through…

Circle: The Clockwork That Makes Modern Society Tick

5 December 2018
Learn more about CIrcle, a tool for critical infrastructure failure in case of disaster that helps with prevention, responses and early integrated into first-step urban planning.

Avoiding the Generation of Disaster Risks in Cities

4 December 2018
Climate change magnifies disaster risk and will increase expected future losses. Learn how to mitigate potential disaster risks in cities.

Welcome Remarks

4 December 2018
ADB is committed to supporting low carbon city development efforts consistent with the global climate goals. Cities play crucial role in providing better life. For a long time, our cities are experiencing significant population and economic growth through carbon-intensive industrialization, urban…