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Data Clearing House for IWRM

2 October 2018
Recent improvements in GIS and remote sensing technology has made spatial data widely available. These data are huge, complex, and wide spread. A centralized library or a common platform can help manage and analyze these data to see their patterns, trends and associations.

Mahaweli System Daily Water Balance Model Using RiverWare in Sri Lanka

2 October 2018
This model aims to ensure the adequacy of water for planned inter and trans basin transfers without affecting existing water users. It aims to enhance water management and provide more precise control of water flows throughout the system.

Nereda: An Alternative and Natural Way of Treating Wastewater

21 September 2018
This learning event discusses the Nereda, an advanced biological wastewater treatment technology. It purifies water using aerobic granular biomass that results in a chemical-free operation. Compared to conventional processes, Nereda requires less mechanical equipment and footprint, resulting in a…

Adaptation and Mitigation Finance (Urban and Water)

20 September 2018
This presentation provides an overview of urban and water issues, and tackles how urban and water priorities fed into ADB’s livable cities vision and approach to urban development. It also lists down illustrative and practical examples of urban and water projects related to counting and tracking…

Youth and Sustainable Transport in Asia and the Pacific

15 September 2018
ADB Youth for Asia advocates for improved rural access, road safety, public transportation, and railways. To achieve sustainable, safe, accessible, and reliable public transportation for all, it aims to (i) develop an accessible and engaging network for youth; (ii) encourage meaningful youth…

Introduction - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on Halving Road Deaths and Injuries: Impacts and the Role of Infrastructure

12 September 2018
Understand the relationship between road design and risk. Learn why achieving the sustainable development goal target for road safety is important for countries. The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is dedicated to preventing the more than 3,500 road deaths that occur everyday…

Smart Water Solutions for a Resilient Water Future

5 September 2018
No single solution exists for a non-revenue water strategy as various utilities face different challenges. Major operational efficiencies can be achieved in the use of advanced analytics through sustainable water loss management strategies. Learn how Xylem is leading the water industry's migration…

Social Protection in a Competitive Economy: What Have We Learned?

22 August 2018
Australia has a well-targeted welfare system. Gross income is unequal, but taxes and transfers make it more equal, and government invests a lot in health and education. However, the government should also consider privatization, active regulatory oversight, and incentives to inform market design.

Water Purification Technology for Calamities and Emergencies

3 August 2018
Issues such as climate change and armed conflict are causing more frequent calamaties in many parts of the globe. Victims urgently need water and electricity for survival and recovery. This presentation features a solar power system and a water purification system that can be deployed to disaster-…

Setting the Scene: Integrated Flood Risk Management

26 July 2018
Flooding is the most frequent and the most damaging of all natural hazards. It comprised 43% of all recorded natural events affecting nearly 2.5 billion people. As urbanization accelerates, damages and losses due to floods will likely increase. There is no one-size fits all flood protection…