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Combatting Urban Air Pollution Impacts on Maternal and Child Health in Asia A Science and Policy Dialogue

29 to 30 October 2019
Air pollution results in 7 million premature deaths every year globally. Almost 99% of children under 5 years old in Asian lower-middle-income countries are exposed to levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding the WHO air quality guideline. According to UNICEF, almost 17 million…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Making Cities More LivableSmart City in Environment Equity and Economy 3Es

28 to 31 October 2019
ADB's Strategy 2030 identified “Making Cities More Livable” as one of its seven operational priorities and will support cities in developing member countries (DMCs) for developing the right institutions, policies, and enabling environment to become more livable. To help its DMCs build livable…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Digital Development Forum 2019

3 to 4 September 2019
The Digital Development Forum aimed to focus on the critical role of digital technology in the operational priorities under ADB’s Strategy 2030. The Forum: identified ways to adopt advanced technologies in ADB operations and increase the impact of ADB projects and programs; and ensured integration…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

MakerBased Education

21 August 2019
Zoe Tate, co-founder of Me.reka Makerspace, shared her experiences on delivering innovative maker-based education in Malaysian schools and communities. She presented her research on how ADB can support maker-based initiatives in developing member countries--from project design and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Youth for Asia Voltage Tank

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop ADB Youth for Asia organized a capacity building workshop for young people with an educational/professional background in the energy space. The workshop was designed to empower young people in building a more sustainable future. The “Crash…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Knowledge Sharing Session on Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

28 May 2019
Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department and Office of Anticorruption and Integrity are…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

ADB Seminar Series Ocean Health Actions from Source to Sea

2 May 2019
Asia Pacific’s oceans are exceptionally rich in biodiversity, support large and growing marine economies and provide livelihoods and food security for millions of people. But the ocean faces major challenges, including climate change, pollution, unsustainable fishing, habitat degradation, and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

39th IAIA Annual Conference Session Without Health There is Nothing Health Impact Achievements in Asia

1 May 2019
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is seen as an important development policy and planning tool, as it aids decision-makers and other stakeholders in ensuring that development benefits are evenly shared across affected communities and that negative impacts do not disproportionately fall on the most…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Workshop on Tech StartUps Support Program in Asia

9 to 12 April 2019
Technological developments are opening vast opportunities for people to connect, trade, and access services that are currently not available. Technological change drives economic growth and improves standards of living. However, there are also concerns that many jobs are at risk because of the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department