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Risks to Resilience

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed the climate risks and water security issues in the Maldives. It also outlined the direction that the government is taking to enhance coastal resilience, tourism adaptation, coral rehabilitation, and human health.​

Innovate4Water in Asia Pacific

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed the International WaterCenter (IWC) and Waterpreneurs' experience in water and sanitation with a focus on innovative market-based solutions, impact investments, blended finance, and hybrid business models.

Towards Inclusive Water Management: Taking Action for South Asia

27 August 2019
This presentation discussed issues and lessons drawn from water management approaches in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal.

Youth Participation in Water Security – Examples from South East Asia

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Youth for Asia, and discussed youth engagement in various ADB projects and activities.

Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP – Case Study from the Peoples's Republic of China

27 August 2019
This presentation discussed the Global Water Partnership (GWP's) youth engagement strategy to advance water security, a number of key approaches developed in support of youth engagement.

Nature-Based Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region Countries

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of RECONECT, which aims to contribute to European reference framework on Nature Based Solutions (NBS) for hydro-meteorological risk reduction by demonstrating, referencing, upscaling and exploiting large-scale NBS in rural and natural areas. It also cited lessons…

Innovative Solutions for Water Conveyance, the PVC-O Pipe

21 August 2019
Walter Philip Pattynama of Spanish pipeline solutions firm Molecor gave a presentation on PVC-O pipes, a revolutionary and cost-effective solution for water supply distribution, water reuse, and irrigation projects that is easy to install, environmentally friendly, and has better performance…

Rainwater Harvesting: Where Value and Cost Collide

20 August 2019
Philip Reidy, a registered professional engineer in the United States specializing in rainwater harvesting, discussed the cost metrics associated with fully functional rainwater harvesting systems. He also presented cost comparisons with other water supplies and efficacy analyses to demonstrate…

A Blueprint to Strengthen the Resilience of Our World's Rivers

12 August 2019
Dr. Eva Abal, CEO of the International RiverFoundation (IRF), will discuss IRF's efforts to partner with organizations around the world to develop an International Resilient Rivers Blueprint. This will enable rivers to recover quickly from disturbances, ensure water security, and contribute to…

Solid Waste, Flood and Wastewater Nexus in South Asia Countries

2 August 2019
ADB's intern Usman Khalil presented findings from a review on the nexus of solid waste, flood, and wastewater in South Asian countries, and how the challenges could be addressed. City cases and ADB-financed projects were analyzed to identify lessons learned.