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Setting the Scene: Reflection on the 1st Atoll Adaptation Dialogue

28 August 2019
This presentation highlighted discussion points from a dialogue on climate change science, security, and adaptation with officials from the world’s four atoll nations on 30 April 2019. The dialogue discussed the latest climate science, trends, and projections; considered the future impacts and…

The Coastal Protection Benefits & Cost Effectiveness of Coral Reefs

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed the importance of reefs in providing significant coastal protection benefits by acting as low crested submerged breakwaters and serving as natural defenses. It also emphasized reef restoration and conservation as among the most cost effective investments in coastal…

Engineering for Climate: Coastal Engineering Methods for Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed various nature-based solutions to restore eroded shorelines and enhance coastal resilience. It also discussed drivers of coastal erosion and the effects of sea level rise.

PHOTO GALLERY - Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans

27 August 2019
Selected photos taken during the Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans event held from 27-29 August 2019 in the Maldives.

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…

[VIDEO] Pakistani Women Plant Millions of Trees to Rebuild Climate Resilient Roads | Asian Development Bank (adb.org)

22 August 2019
Pakistan is a country prone to disasters: earthquakes, landslides, droughts and floods are common, while climate change is making the situation worse. In 2014, floods devastated thousands of villages and killed hundreds of people. More than 2.5 million were displaced by the disaster. In the…

PHOTO GALLERY - ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Isaac Ehrlich

2 August 2019
Selected photos taken during the ADB Distinguished Speakers lecture by Professor Isaac Ehrlich held at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, The Philippines on August 2, 2019.

Offsets for Compensating Residual Impacts: Concept to Practice

19 July 2019
Guiding principles, key challenges and risks associated in developing biodiversity offsets in infrastructure development

Case Examples of Offsets

19 July 2019
Case examples on biodiversity offsets from Africa, USA and other countries highlighting conservation outcomes

Developing Context Sensitive Solutions for Road and Rail Sectors: Lessons Learnt from Road Projects in North America and Other Countries

18 July 2019
Case studies of green infrastructures in North America and other countries.