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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.

Public Policies and Quality of Life – An Overview and Outlook of People’s Republic of China’s Transport Infrastructure Investment

6 September 2019
This presentation tackles the development and outlook of transport infrastructure investment and financing in the People's Republic of China.

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…

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.

PHOTOS - International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities

5 December 2018
Photos taken during the International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities.

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…

Collaborative Innovation between Shenzhen City Government and Tsinghua University

12 December 2017
Global megatrends create a continuous need for transition. The increasing complexity this phenomenon brings calls the need for ecosystem orchestration that require collaboration. Jointly founded by Tsinghua University and the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the Graduate School at Shenzhen in the…

Development in Elderly Care in People's Republic of China and ADB’s Involvement

11 August 2017
Yichang City has one of the highest population of elderly residents over the age of 60 in the People’s Republic of China. Yet, the availability of elderly care facilities and services in the city remain inadequate. ADB’s project aims to provide effective and efficient delivery of elderly care…

Sustainable Urban Transport: Realizing the New Climate Change Agenda and Initiatives in BRT and Road Safety - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

19 February 2016
This webinar discusses the implications and applications of COP21 on the urban transport sector. It also presents an integrated approach to urban transport planning and management, including ADB's contributions to urban transport in terms of knowledge sharing and learning, financing, and inclusive…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department