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Welcome Remarks: 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities (RUS)

2 September 2019
This presentation discussed the challenges to making cities livable and climate resilient, and emphasized the role of cities in climate actions. It also outlined the objectives of the Forum, and underscored ADB's commitment to find and strengthen its support to ensure low-carbon, livable, and…

How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (EN and CN)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (RUS)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

Paths to a Green Economy: Creating New Opportunities Driven by Coal Phase-Out (EN and CN)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities

2 September 2019
Selected photos taken during the 2nd International on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities held from 2-5 September 2019 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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.

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.

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