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Floating SolarWhats the Potential in South East Asia Lessons Learned from the United States

20 June 2019
To ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable future power supplies many countries in Southeast Asia are exploring options for new generation. Floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) are becoming an increasingly competitive option. However, the technology is still nascent, and many potential adopters…

EFlows Case Studies and Review

22 November 2018
With a decision tree as guide, this presentation cites EFlows case studies and assessments, including a proposed inlet array design, hydropower plants, and river zoning.

TransitOriented Development and Station Area Development in Asian Cities

15 November 2018
Many metropolitan cities in Asia are planning and implementing mass transit networks. Transit-oriented development (TOD) will be key; it should consider a transit- oriented management plan for regional growth; station area zoning regulations; joint development among local governments, transit…

Peoples Republic of Chinas Economic Outlook and the ChinaUS Trade Disputes

22 August 2018
The People’s Republic of China saw steady economic momentum in the first half of 2018. Aware of potential uncertainties from domestic and international shocks, including the trade dispute with the US, the country has taken a proactive fiscal policy and measures to further open its market and…

Ecocompensation vs Pollution Compensation US Transboundary Watershed ManagementExperiences and Lessons

8 December 2017
Who pays, who benefits, how much, and how—these are among the questions tackled in the presentation to better differentiate eco-compensation from pollution compensation, particularly in the context of watershed management. The experiences and lessons of the United States in transboundary watershed…

Building an SDG Data Dashboard for the California Bay Area

29 June 2017
Presentation of Derek Ouyang on localizing the SDGs

Wetland Mitigation Banking Approaches to Credit Determination

25 November 2016
Wetland mitigation banking is a regulatory-driven environmental market. Federal regulations, under the Clean Water Act, require a permit for certain impacts to wetlands and other water resources. To obtain a permit, permit applicants must demonstrate that, in planning their development projects,…

How New York City Provides High Quality Unfiltered Drinking Water Leveraging Regulation and Partnerships

23 November 2016
New York City’s drinking water supply system is one of the largest unfiltered water supply in the world. United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Douglas Pabst explains why it is cheaper to protect the water at the source than to treat it afterwards.

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