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Organica-powered Wastewater Treatment Plant

22 May 2018
New technogies are needed to ensure that wastewater are treated in an efficient, environment-friendly, and inexpensive way. This learning event features an innnovative wastewater treatment technology used by countries such as India, Indonesia, and Hungary. This technology is less expensive than…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Structured Decision Support for Natural Resource Management

9 May 2018
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is the United States' independent scientific advisor. It conducts applied research and collects and delivers natural resource data to support informed decision-making in the USA. This event shares the agency's experience in providing structured decision support for…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Addressing the Challenges of Climate-Resilient Sustainable Urban Development in Tamil Nadu

27 April 2018
The State of Tamil Nadu ranks first in urbanization among large states in India and faces severe droughts and urban floods. Urban investments are estimated at $42 billion (2012-2023), with $7.5 billion required for water supply and sanitation. Officials from Tamil Nadu in this learning event…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Nature-based Solutions for Developing Cities

4 April 2018
Tony Wong, CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, presented the concept of biomimicry and its applications in embedding nature-based solutions in cities. He discussed using examples and case studies on the opportunity for leap-frogging and the role of multilateral…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Water Solutions and Experiences from Taipei,China

16 March 2018
Three engineers from water-related companies from Taipei,China will share knowledge and experiences in implementing solutions for water supply and sanitation. Case studies will be presented on utilizing the latest water treatment technology, contract management of wastewater treatment projects, and…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Improving Irrigation Systems through Smart Technology

12 March 2018
Australia's National Water Initiative, including recent water policies, technological innovations, and models to improve water productivity of irrigation systems yield many lessons that may be beneficial to other countries. This learning event shared some of these lessons and highlighted pathways…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Dam Optimization for Managing Water-related Climate Risks

26 February 2018
Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of weather disturbances. Consequently, water-related disasters threathen vulnerable communities and socio-economic growth. One way to manage these risks is to promote and facilitate the efficient use of existing dams.
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Maynilad Water Academy’s Ladderized Training Program on Water Operations

14 February 2018
Maynilad Water Academy's Rodora Gamboa presented the structure of their ladderized training program on water utility operations for ADB staff in partnership with the Urban Sector Group of ADB. Maynilad Water Academy is the training and education arm of Maynilad Water Services Inc.
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Innovations in Groundwater Management

12 February 2018
An endowment of nature, aquifers serve as all-in-one structures for water storage, conveyance, and treatment. Lack of measures to manage this unique asset has led to water depletion, salinization, and pollution that threaten its ability to support life and livelihoods.In this knowledge sharing…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Accessing the Green Climate Fund

6 February 2018
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) channels public climate financing to help developing countries become climate resilient. It provides grants, loans, equities, or guarantees to climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, especially in countries that are highly vulnerable to changing weather…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office