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A Blueprint to Strengthen the Resilience of Our Worlds Rivers

12 August 2019
Dr. Eva Abal, CEO of the International RiverFoundation (IRF), discussed the IRF's efforts to partner with organizations around the world to develop an International Resilient Rivers Blueprint. This will enable rivers to recover quickly from disturbances, ensure water security, and contribute to…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Solid Waste Flood and Wastewater Nexus in South Asia Countries

2 August 2019
ADB's intern Usman Khalil presented findings from a review on the nexus of solid waste, flood, and wastewater in South Asian countries, and how the challenges could be addressed. City cases and ADB-financed projects were analyzed to identify lessons learned.
Organizer: South Asia Department

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program Isaac Ehrlich

2 August 2019
In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Isaac Ehrlich discussed the critical role of human capital in determining the demand for life, which has two dimensions: the quality of life, and the quantity of life, also known as longevity. He also discussed the role…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Southeast Asia Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation in Cambodia

30 July to 1 August 2019
The Southeast Asia Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation was a gathering of more than 100 key officials and project implementers from seven developing member countries. Representatives from the governments of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand,…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia

15 to 19 July 2019
Global infrastructure investment is accelerating dramatically. For transport infrastructure alone, 25 million kilometers of roads will be added by 2050 – with 90% in developing countries – including many regions that sustain exceptional biodiversity. The Sustainable Development Goals call for…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Innovative Carbon Capture through Fecal Sludge Management in the PRC

8 July 2019
EAPF's Hubert Jenny discussed how Beijing uses fecal sludge to increase its carbon sink. The innovative project features resource recovery, advanced technology, public-private partnership, and nonsovereign operations business model. The initiative is in support of the PRC's 13th Five-Year Plan to…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program Series

5 July 2019
Since 1982, the Asian Development Bank has organized the Distinguished Speakers Program, inviting eminent scholars and policy practitioners from around the world to speak on development issues that are of special relevance to Asia. The Distinguished Speakers Program has played an instrumental role…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia

3 July 2019
Electric vehicles are rapidly emerging in many parts of Asia and alleviating the health and environmental burdens caused by the transport sector in what is called a “clean disruption.” EVs are gaining momentum in light of recent announcements by several major car manufacturing countries to ban…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

From Plastic Waste to Transitional SheltersThe Circular Economy for Healthy Oceans

28 June 2019
François Lesage, CEO of Plastic Flamingo, shared the social enterprise’s creative way to help address marine plastic pollution and post-disaster recovery—a transitional shelter made from 100% recycled plastic waste. He discussed the value of the circular economy not only for healthy oceans, but…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Energy Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Built on Sand Why Livable Cities Need to Find a Sustainable Source

27 June 2019
Aggregate extraction or industrial sand mining – that is, the removal of sand and gravel from its natural environment to be used for construction – is “the environmental catastrophe you’ve never heard of”, says the World Economic Forum. Sand is the third most used resource in the world behind air…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office