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Basics of Image Classification and Geographical Information Systems

26 September 2018
The webinar answers the questions: How can I generate information from satellite imagery? What is GIS? How can it be used?

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 Finance (Transport)

20 September 2018
This presentation provides an overview of transport issues, and how these feed into ADB’s Sustainable Transport Initiative. It outlines the ADB approach for monitoring and reporting adaptation finance within eligible transport activities and investments.

Mitigation Finance (Transport)

20 September 2018
This presentation provides an overview of transport issues, and how these feed into ADB’s Sustainable Transport Initiative. It outlines the ADB approach for monitoring and reporting mitigation finance within eligible transport activities and investments.

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…

Remote Sensing Introduction and Characteristics of Satellite Data

18 September 2018
The webinar answers the questions: What is remote sensing? What is a satellite and how does it work? Which kind of sensor systems are available and what are their characteristics?

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…

Harnessing Technology to Improve Solid Waste Management

1 August 2018
Startup Solu Philippines has developed an app that provides solutions to solid waste management in Metro Manila and nearby urban areas. Matthew Barrie, CEO and founder of Solu Philippines, presented the app that valorizes the collection of waste, and discussed how Solu creates the financial and…