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Nereda: An Alternative and Natural Way of Treating Wastewater

21 September 2018
This learning event discusses the Nereda, an advanced biological wastewater treatment technology. It purifies water using aerobic granular biomass that results in a chemical-free operation. Compared to conventional processes, Nereda requires less mechanical equipment and footprint, resulting in a…

Remote Sensing Introduction and Characteristics of Satellite Data

18 September 2018
The webinar answers the questions: What is remote sensing? What is a satellite and how does it work? Which kind of sensor systems are available and what are their characteristics?

Smart Water Solutions for a Resilient Water Future

5 September 2018
No single solution exists for a non-revenue water strategy as various utilities face different challenges. Major operational efficiencies can be achieved in the use of advanced analytics through sustainable water loss management strategies. Learn how Xylem is leading the water industry's migration…

Harnessing Technology to Improve Solid Waste Management

1 August 2018
Startup Solu Philippines has developed an app that provides solutions to solid waste management in Metro Manila and nearby urban areas. Matthew Barrie, CEO and founder of Solu Philippines, presented the app that valorizes the collection of waste, and discussed how Solu creates the financial and…

Special Olympics Overview

19 July 2018
More than 200 million people with intellectual disability face ongoing discrimination in healthcare, education, and employment. Special Olympics uses sports as a vehicle for change to achieve its vision of creating smart cities wherein all communities and cities are active and inclusive of…

Geospatial Technology and its Applications for Urban Topics

17 July 2018
The webinar presents some of the major challenges in urban development and planning in developing countries and the potential for the application of geo-spatial data to improve assessment of urban growth and planning. These issues are illustrated with various examples from the EO4SD Urban…

Overview of TWC’s Water Loss Management and Smart Water Management

6 July 2018
State-owned water supply company TWC of Taipei,China, has implemented various strategies to reduce its non-revenue water. To manage water pressure efficiently, it installed variable-frequency drives in its water treatment plants and pumping stations, established water pressure monitoring stations,…

Flood Control Management in Taipei,China

6 July 2018
Rapid urbanization in many cities has spawned floods in many areas, polluted rivers, and narrowed down their passageways. This was the case in Xizhi district, Taipe,China. Through the YuanShanTze Diversion Project, floods have substantially decreased in 2017. Moreover, the project has contributed…

Organica-powered Wastewater Treatment Plant

22 May 2018
Traditional wastewater treatment plants are costly and inefficient. They consume massive amounts of energy and can negatively impact land values. This presentation shares a new way of treating wastewater, as used in Hungary, India, and Indonesia. This method, promoted by the Organica Water Company…

Urban Governance, Gender, and Markets

26 April 2018
Both urban governance and urban markets, and the relation between the two have important gender dimensions. Urban Governance refers to the general manner in which a city is governed. It includes both the formal structures of urban government and administration and the practises of exercising…