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Event 2 Build Back Better Sector Dialogue Transport

17 December 2024
The second webinar explored good practice solutions, considerations, and lessons learned for building back better in the transport sector, featuring a Palu Bay Port masterplan and reconstruction case study.
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Event 1 Build Back Better Sector Dialogue Crosscutting Themes

12 December 2024
This introductory webinar explored the principles and crosscutting measures likely relevant to any post-disaster recovery and reconstruction project, regardless of sector. This included governance arrangements, risk assessment, early warning systems, land-use planning, design standards, capacity…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

ADB Build Back Better Sector Dialogues

12 December 2024 to 31 March 2025
When a disaster occurs, timely support for recovery and reconstruction efforts is critical to minimize potential long-term setbacks to sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development. The ADB Build Back Better Sector Dialogues aim to share regional voices, stories, ideas, and lessons learned…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

From Recommendations to Action Insurable Infrastructure Solutions in the Pacific

2 to 3 December 2024
Background Contractors tendering for Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) partner projects in the Pacific Island countries (PICs) are struggling to access the insurances and related risk engineering services required to deliver quality construction infrastructure projects funded by donors…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

3D Clay Reef Systems An Innovative Approach to Structural Enhancement and Habitat Rehabilitation

1 October 2024
This session explored the possibility of complex clay reef habitat structures in protecting floating solar installations by reducing wave height while promoting coastal resilience. Clay reef structures foster increased fish biomass and biodiversity, contributing to healthier marine ecosystems. A…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Infrastructure Assessments Blue Dot Network

12 September 2024
These presentations explored how the Blue Dot Network certification can support governments, contracting authorities, and project developers from across Asia and beyond in meeting the twin goals of creating more sustainable projects while increasing the attractiveness for investors and stakeholders…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Public Transportation Innovations and Adaptation Planning for Climate Change A Case Study of Florida

13 August 2024
In response to challenges such as declining ridership, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and driven by technological advancements, public transportation agencies have implemented various innovations to revitalize the transit industry. This presentation examined the impact of these…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Advances in Disaster Preparedness for Transport and Communities

1 August 2024
This session featured experts from the University of Melbourne's Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety (CMPDS), with presentation on the research on the mental health impacts of disasters and trauma-informed approaches. Their presentations also explored the latest analytical techniques…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Scaling Up Climate Change Adaptation and NatureBased Solutions for Vulnerable Communities in Landscapes

3 May 2024
The session presented case studies on financially viable nature-based solutions (NbS) to support the development of more climate-resilient and sustainable landscapes and economies. These were cases of bankable projects with the potential to create large-scale positive impacts on nature and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Training on Preparation and Appraisal of Integrated Flood Risk Management Projects for NFPPIV

26 to 28 March 2024
PRM’s Capacity Development Resource Centre (CDRC) conducted a 3-day training on preparation & appraisal of integrated flood risk management projects for NFPP-IV on 26-28 March 2024.
Organizer: South Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department