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Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
On behalf of the Asian Development Bank, Cathy Marsh welcomed the participants to the Asia-Pacific Judicial Conference on Climate Change: Trends and Impacts. She lauded the Fijian government for its efforts in addressing climate change issues. She mentioned the efforts of Greta Thunberg in calling…

Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
Andrew Raine drew the participants' attention to the worsening climate crisis and the crucial role of judges in climate action. Judges will increasingly be called upon to apply the law to (i) protect the environment and safeguard the climate; (ii) uphold the rights of their citizens to a clean,…

Overview of Fiji's Climate Change Challenges and Responses

7 October 2019
Shivanal Kumar first talked about climate science and climate change impacts in Fiji, with emphasis on Tropical Cyclone Winston and the relocation of Vunidogoloa. He then shared Fiji's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, including its policies, plans and frameworks as well as its governance…

Climate Justice and Disasters - A Focus on the Pacific

7 October 2019
Prof. Rosemary Lyster discussed about climate disasters, the various climate justice approaches and key issues, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and loss and damage in the Asia Pacific.

Climate Change Updates: Paris Agreement, Rulebook, and Recent Developments

7 October 2019
Maria Cecilia T. Sicangco discussed the 2015 Paris Agreement and the events that transpired after it was signed, such as the September 2019 UN Climate Summit. She also talked about transboundary climate litigation, particularly how it affects the citizens of developing countries.

Shaping Our World: Designing Better Cities and Territories

1 October 2019
Tractebel, an international consulting firm headquartered in Brussels, discussed their 360-degree city scan, a holistic methodology to assess cities and guide them according to their needs and priorities. This session also featured the company’s other services complementing the value chain of an…

Waterless Flush Toilet for Rapidly Growing Urban Centers

30 September 2019
Loowatt COO Mary Roach and business development manager Ursula Braun discussed the company's patented flush toilet system that requires no water, and yet is hygienic and odorless in capturing waste for value-generating treatment. The system uses a plug-and-play processing equipment that allows…

Addressing Issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Project Design

27 September 2019
Urban planning and infrastructure investments continue to be socially and gender neutral, not accounting for gender disparities and socioeconomic inequalities. This session explored how to address gender equality and social inclusion in project designs by featuring ADB sector specialists and Oxfam’…

Urban Wastewater Management in Indonesia: Key Principles and Issues in Drafting Local Regulations

18 September 2019
This publication is intended to serve as a guidance document for local governments in Indonesia to develop their regulations on urban wastewater management. One of the major concerns in urban development is proper wastewater management. In many developing countries, the lack of a comprehensive…

Rencana Pengelolaan Lumpur Tinja Kota Jambi, 2019

18 September 2019
Septage Management Plan for the City of Jambi. Detailed document formally endorsed by the Government of the City.