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Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation

16 March 2022
Technology is key to accelerating Asia’s progress toward a greener and more resilient future, said experts at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) third Southeast Asia Development Symposium held on 16–17 March. In the session, "Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation," experts…

Keynote

16 March 2022
From becoming the first major company to become carbon neutral to having the cleanest cloud in the industry, Google has always worked hard to take action against climate change, said Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) held 16–17…

ADB's Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub Launched at #SEADS2022

16 March 2022
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) held on 16–17 March 2022. The tourism hub aims to help accelerate the industry's recovery from the pandemic, boost inclusive, sustainable development in the…

Video: Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets

15 March 2022
Webinar recording of the session "Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets"

Main Presentation of Session 2: Application of an IFRM Approach at a River Basin Level

15 March 2022
This presentation gives an overview of how to strengthen the design and implementation of IFRM solutions, enhancing knowledge and application of IFRM strategies.

Don’t Look Up, Look into Solutions for Ocean Acidification

14 March 2022
The blog discusses the urgent need to address ocean acidification caused by excess carbon emissions. It highlights the severe impact on marine life and ecosystems and suggests innovative solutions, such as marine renewable energy and regenerative aquaculture, to mitigate these effects.

Keynote Presentation: Smart Cities – Going from Best Practice to Next Practice

10 March 2022
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Main Presentation of Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets

9 March 2022
This presentation provides an overview of the following: TA 9634 Comparative assessment of flood risk across eight countries by Anthony Green, IFRM Specialist, JBA Consulting Application of NIRA Tool for Nepal, Pakistan & Indonesia by Barry Hankin, Flood Modeler, and Hazard Mapping Specialist…

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Country Safeguard Systems (Chinese Translation)

5 March 2022

Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Risk Management: Revitalizing Philippine Rivers to Boost Climate Resilience and Enhance Environmental Stability | Asian Development Bank (adb.org)

28 February 2022
This case study brief highlights lessons from the Philippines on how nature-based solutions can strengthen flood risk management in cost-effective ways.