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How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (EN and CN)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (RUS)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

Paths to a Green Economy: Creating New Opportunities Driven by Coal Phase-Out (EN and CN)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities

2 September 2019
Selected photos taken during the 2nd International on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities held from 2-5 September 2019 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Water Governance in Asia

29 August 2019
This presentation discussed the objectives and key principles of the Water Governance Survey carried out by OECD in support of the Asian Water Development Outlook 2020.

Multilevel Water Governance: Lessons Learned from Thailand

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed Thailand's experience and lessons learned from mainstreaming water security strategy into the country's National Water Strategy using the Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) framework, water productivity and water governance.

Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea

27 August 2019
Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to…

Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development (POISED)

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development, which will help the Maldives tap solar power and reduce reliance on costly, polluting diesel oil. The project will install solar-diesel hybrid grids on outer islands and the greater Male region.…

Role of Governments in Enabling Clean Energy Financing

5 August 2019
This presentation discussed how the United Kingdom and the City of London have established itself as a predominant center for green finance, by establishing the right policy framework and ambition. It also cited a particular example of offshore wind – which the UK, thanks to green finance, produces…

Developing Context Sensitive Solutions for Other Linear Infrastructure Projects

18 July 2019
Describes how power lines pose a major threat to many bird species across the world and how to prevent bird collisions.