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11 October 2019
As a consequence of rapid urbanization and climate change, flood events have become more frequent over the last decades, adversely impacting societal development and economic growth. The recent years have seen growing interest in devising risk-based approach offers opportunities to design cost…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
27 to 29 August 2019
The four atoll nations of Kiribati, Maldives, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu are on frontlines of climate change. They require immediate strategies for adaptation and solutions for land loss, beach erosion, water security, ecosystem health, and economic development issues. To…
Organizer: Pacific Department, South Asia Department, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
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
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
26 June 2019
ADB is supporting the New Clark City (NCC) in assessing impacts on water resources and biodiversity. In this session, scientists presented findings on NCC's flora, fauna, and aquatic ecosystems, including an analysis of land-use change and future scenarios vis-a-vis urban development. Integrating…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
10 June 2019
ADB’s recently launched Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies, will support the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems and promote inclusive livelihoods opportunities. As part of our approach, ADB will engage women, youth and communities to address ocean issues and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
5 June 2019
World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UN Environment on 5 June and celebrated by ADB's Environment Thematic Group. This year's theme, "Beat Air Pollution", is aligned with the operational priorities of ADB’s Strategy 2030 including those aimed at making cities more livable and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
5 June 2019
World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UN Environment on 5 June and celebrated by ADB's Environment Thematic Group. This year's theme, 'Beat Air Pollution", is aligned with the operational priorities of ADB’s Strategy 2030 including those aimed at making cities more livable and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
21 to 22 November 2018
ADB’s Training Course on Pollution, Health, and Safety Management in ADB Projects was organized in response to an indicated need for better understanding of how the general and industry-specific Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines are applicable to ADB projects, how to assess the…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
25 to 26 September 2018
Disaster risks pose a serious threat to the sustainability of many countries in the Asia-Pacific. Innovative approaches and solutions to disaster risk financing are urgently needed.
The Regional Forum on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing: Options for Enhancing…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster