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Resilient Cities Connect: An Initiative of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan Bosai Platform, and the Government of the Netherlands

20 May 2015
This presentation discusses the development and launch of “Resilient Cities Connect,” a partnership between the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan Bosai Platform, and the Government of the Netherlands. It shares the goals of the initiative and how the partnership addresses the…

Smart Grid: A Technological Pillar of Low Carbon Community

19 May 2015
This presentation gives a snapshot of the energy system in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). An overview and key components of the PRC’s National Low Carbon Community Pilot Program are provided. The presentation concludes with some technological perspectives of low carbon community development.

Greenways

19 May 2015
This presentation explains how establishing greenways can provide safe corridors for walking, cycling, and transportation, and not merely for recreational purposes. It also shares the benefits that greenways, considered as one of the ways to go green, can provide to cities.

Shanghai Houtan Park: Landscape as a Living System

19 May 2015
Houtan Park in the City of Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, demonstrates a living system where ecological infrastructure can provide multiple services for society and nature. This presentation provides an overview of the project, including details on design strategy. The environmental, social…

Climate Proofing ADB Investment in the Transport Sector: Initial Experience

19 May 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) publication produced by the Transport Sector Group and Environment Thematic Group, "Climate Proofing ADB Investment in the Transport Sector: Initial Experience" exemplifies a joint approach that addresses cross-cutting issues, such as climate change. The publication…

Resilient Design for Bus Rapid Transit Projects

19 May 2015
This presentation shares possible mitigation and adaptation measures for successful implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The benefits of using alternative fuels, particularly biomethane, are highlighted. Timeline for consideration of climate-resilient BRT design features is also…

Environment and Social Safeguards

26 March 2015
Learn how ADB is considering environment and social safeguards in its projects.

CAM: Good Practices: Information Disclosure and Public Participation Public Participation Starting From Screening Stage in Cambodia

12 March 2015
The public participation section of IEIAs/EIAs should include feedback from related ministries, comments from NGOs, public consultation with affected communities and others

Integrated Urban Development

4 March 2015
This graphical presentation shows the integrated sector approach for urban development.

Kitakyushu’s Policies and Actions on Sustainable Development and Climate Change

4 March 2015
This presentation showcases the good practices of Japan's Kitakyushu City in achieving sustainable development. Through its highly successful development policies and action plans, Kitakyushu has transformed its industrialized environment to an advanced green city.