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Sri Lanka Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Projects and Impacts

3 April 2018
Learn about ADB’s energy sector portfolio in Sri Lanka. Read good practice examples that address poverty and gender equality and social inclusion considerations in Sri Lanka’s energy sector. Case studies featured in this session range from development of innovative government programs to achieve…

Opening Session on Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka

3 April 2018
How can smart grid technologies and systems contribute to reducing poverty, addressing social inclusion, and improving gender equality and women empowerment? This session features welcome remarks from representatives of ADB and the Government of Sri Lanka, followed by a discussion of the workshop…

What is Smart Grid? What are the Social Risks, Benefits, and Opportunities?

3 April 2018
How can the global energy trilemma or quadlemma be solved? How can energy that is sustainable, reliable and secure, and affordable be delivered? Why is it important to rethink engineering models that incorporate socio-economic aspects in the transition to sustainable low-carbon energy systems?…

Pakistan Training Manual 1: Judicial Training on Gender Sensitization

2 March 2018
This training manual contains the narratives of each module of the Judicial Training on Gender Sensitization. Additionally, it provides ready reference to all international treaties, human rights instruments, national laws, and global and domestic jurisprudence discussed in all the modules.

Pakistan Training Manual 2: Gender Sensitization Training for Gender-Based Violence Cases

2 March 2018
This training manual contains the presentations corresponding to each session of the Gender Sensitization Training for Gender-based Violence Cases. Additionally, it provides easy reference to the international treaties, human rights instruments, national laws, and global and domestic jurisprudence…

ADB Perspectives on Smart City

2 March 2018
Project officers of ADB who are supporting the development of various smart cities projects share their experiences and updates in this presentation. As no universal definition exists for smart city, the commonalities identified from ADB’s smart cities projects were used as a starting point for…

Evolution of Law and Judicial Remedies in Environmental and Climate Change Matters: Pakistan View Point

27 February 2018
In Pakistan, the court focused the goals of the National Climate Change Policy 2010 to ensure that climate change is mainstreamed in the economically and socially vulnerable sectors of the economy; and to steer the country towards climate resilient development. The court established the Climate…

Dignity Rights and Climate Justice

27 February 2018
While courts are necessary, they are not sufficient in the struggle for climate justice. Courts must recognize not only the limitations of the political branches and the private sector, but also their potential. They must work together with government and civil society to impel effective solutions…

Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: Global and Regional Developments

26 February 2018
Climate change brings different meaning for different people. It is unjust, unfair, and a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. This presentation explores possible solutions to combat climate change, including how judges can respond to the challenge.

Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights: Lessons from South Asia

26 February 2018
South Asia’s jurisprudence relating to environmental rights and sustainable development is a good example to the rest of the world. For instance, judiciaries in South Asia have used existing rights creatively and articulated the right to a healthy environment. This trend continues in relation to…