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Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP Case Study from the Peopless Republic of China

27 August 2019
This presentation discussed the Global Water Partnership (GWP's) youth engagement strategy to advance water security, a number of key approaches developed in support of youth engagement.

NatureBased Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong SubRegion 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…

Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives Part 1 Case Study from the Republic of Korea

27 August 2019
Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to…

Innovative Solutions for Water Conveyance the PVCO 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…

A Blueprint to Strengthen the Resilience of Our Worlds Rivers

12 August 2019
Dr. Eva Abal, CEO of the International RiverFoundation (IRF), will discuss IRF's efforts to partner with organizations around the world to develop an International Resilient Rivers Blueprint. This will enable rivers to recover quickly from disturbances, ensure water security, and contribute to…

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.

Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project

31 July 2019

Upland Irrigation and Water Resources Management Sector Project

31 July 2019

How the Mining and Metallurgical Industry Can Contribute To the Circular Economy Model

23 July 2019
This material describes the main properties and applications, as well as circular economy principles behind Le Sland, a brand of ferronickel slags by SLN, a subsidiary of metal extraction and recycling firm Eramet.