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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.

Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 2): Case Study from Pakistan

27 August 2019
This session looks into a recent case of an ADB urban transport project in Pakistan that attracted a lot of attention in traditional and social media, and presented a series of complex communications challenges for the local government.

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.

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.

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…

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…

Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Projects

8 August 2019

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.