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The Road to Net-Zero in the Context of a Clean and Resilient Recovery

16 June 2020
Net-zero target. The UK was the first major industrialized country to set a net-zero target for 2050. This was a major theme of COP 26 and, we believe, of UNFCCC climate action going forward. We contributed to a discussion and: Raised awareness about the benefit and methodology for setting a net-…

Net Zero and Near Net Zero Energy Districts – Case Studies from China, India, and the U.S.

16 June 2020
While first-cost typically governs single building development, entire new districts are able to reach net-zero or near-zero energy/emissions status through technology integration and design across multiple systems on a site. With project examples from China, India, and the United States, this…

Sustainable Biofuel Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges after the Pandemic

16 June 2020
Based on Covid-19 first analysis of impacts on the transport fuel sector, this presentation urged policymakers to act at two different timescales: 1) to provide support to meet short- and medium-term goals, such as assist fuel companies to overcome the collapse of demand and the economic shock,…

City-wide inclusive sanitation: WaterAid’s experience

11 June 2020
This presentation provided an overview of WaterAid’s approach, including (i) WaterAid’s framing of citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS); (ii) town-wide modeling: the experience in Sakhipur, Bangladesh; (iii) research and influencing to address the working conditions of sanitation workers (global…

WaterAid: A WASH strong COVID-19 response

9 June 2020
In this presentation, WaterAid shared their response to COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific, specifically in the eight countries they work in: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste. Given the changing dynamics of the pandemic, WaterAid has taken a…

Machine Learning-Based Prediction Models

25 May 2020
KMPG shares how predictive modeling can help in decision making in the context of COVID-19 response.

Case Study: Utilizing "Test Yourself" App in the State of Goa to Contain and Monitor the COVID-19 Situation

25 May 2020
Learn about the Test Yourself app, which is designed to enable healthcare organizations and governments to respond virtually to the novel-Coronavirus pandemic to protect, educate and care for their residents in the community.

COVID-19: Contact Tracing and Digital Monitoring Using Arogya Setu Application

25 May 2020
Aarogya Setu is a COVID-19 tracking mobile application developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which is now widely used in India. Learn how the app has helped in contract tracing and digital monitoring in India.

Use of Technology Interventions in the Time of COVID-19: Ground Report from Kerala

25 May 2020
Check out how technology, collaboration, and empathy are embedded in the COVID-19 response of the Indian state of Kerala.

Land Use Transport Interactions of High Speed Rail (HSR)

15 May 2020
Dr. Francesca Pagliara talks about her work on wider socioeconomic impacts of HSRs on mobility choices, mega cities, temporary offices, land prices and equity issues. Further, with her experience of co-editing two textbooks published by Springer on location choices, she shares insights about the…