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Shanghai Houtan Park: Landscape as a Living System

19 May 2015
Houtan Park in the City of Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, demonstrates a living system where ecological infrastructure can provide multiple services for society and nature. This presentation provides an overview of the project, including details on design strategy. The environmental, social…

Climate Proofing ADB Investment in the Transport Sector: Initial Experience

19 May 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) publication produced by the Transport Sector Group and Environment Thematic Group, "Climate Proofing ADB Investment in the Transport Sector: Initial Experience" exemplifies a joint approach that addresses cross-cutting issues, such as climate change. The publication…

Resilient Design for Bus Rapid Transit Projects

19 May 2015
This presentation shares possible mitigation and adaptation measures for successful implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The benefits of using alternative fuels, particularly biomethane, are highlighted. Timeline for consideration of climate-resilient BRT design features is also…

Welcome Remarks - Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
Central to Asian Development Bank (ADB's) mission is financial support for infrastructure in various sectors. The outcome of the Knowledge Partnership Week, in terms of new ideas and approaches and new commitments to collaboration, could very well become a new form of "ADB currency"—one that goes…

Special Remarks - Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
Strategic knowledge partnerships are critical for providing effective solutions to development problems; hence Asian Development Bank (ADB) recognizes the need to expand its knowledge base to better respond to clients’ diverse demands. The private sector, as technology and solution providers, can…

Remote Sensing for Improved Irrigation in Central Asia

19 May 2015
One of the challenges in irrigation management is difficulty in assessing irrigation performance due to the lack of cost-effective evaluation methods. The use of satellite remote sensing, particularly evapotranspiration and crop cover maps, is seen as a potential solution.

BAN: Comparative Analysis of BangladeshLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT

30 April 2015
Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

NEP: Summary of Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Project

21 April 2015
Improve the social and economic status of project-affected families by providing fair and adequate compensation, appropriate resettlement, and rehabilitation assistance/allowances while acquiring land for infrastructure development projects and projects of public interest.

INO: Comparison between Requirements of Donor/Lenders and Indonesia Regulations for Screening

31 March 2015
ADB screens the project category based on environmental, involountary resettlement and Indigenous People considerations.

Environment and Social Safeguards

26 March 2015
Learn how ADB is considering environment and social safeguards in its projects.