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Welcome Remarks

7 October 2019
In his welcome remarks, Justice Kamal Kumar highlighted the constitutional right of every Fijian to a clean and healthy environment and the Fijian government's commitment towards providing a safe, sound, and healthy environment for everyone. He thanked the Asian Development Bank and the United…

Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
On behalf of the Asian Development Bank, Cathy Marsh welcomed the participants to the Asia-Pacific Judicial Conference on Climate Change: Trends and Impacts. She lauded the Fijian government for its efforts in addressing climate change issues. She mentioned the efforts of Greta Thunberg in calling…

Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
Andrew Raine drew the participants' attention to the worsening climate crisis and the crucial role of judges in climate action. Judges will increasingly be called upon to apply the law to (i) protect the environment and safeguard the climate; (ii) uphold the rights of their citizens to a clean,…

Gender Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

7 October 2019
Justice Robyn Layton shared an ADB project that she has been working on with Dr. Mary Picard. This project analyzes the climate change and disaster risk management policies and the green jobs market for women in Fiji, Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Mongolia. It includes the crafting of a…

Strengthening Local Capacity for Sustainable Health Development in Urban Bangladesh

7 October 2019

Urban Transport for Livable Cities Forum Integration and Innovation with Knowledge

2 October 2019

Maps and Spatial Data for Informed Decision Making in ADB Projects Sep 2019

25 September 2019

Urban Wastewater Management in Indonesia Key Principles and Issues in Drafting Local Regulations

18 September 2019
This publication is intended to serve as a guidance document for local governments in Indonesia to develop their regulations on urban wastewater management. One of the major concerns in urban development is proper wastewater management. In many developing countries, the lack of a comprehensive…

Rencana Pengelolaan Lumpur Tinja Kota Jambi 2019

18 September 2019
Septage Management Plan for the City of Jambi. Detailed document formally endorsed by the Government of the City.

Final Jambi SMP Preparation Report 2019

18 September 2019
The Report addresses the key activities involved in the preparation of the Septage Management Plan, such as the assessment of the current situation, the design and construction and/or refurbishment of septic tanks, scheduled desludging, treatment and disposal of septage and all related…