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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…

A Blueprint to Strengthen the Resilience of Our World's 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.

Developing Context Sensitive Solutions for Road and Rail Sectors: Lessons Learnt from Road Projects in North America and Other Countries

18 July 2019
Case studies of green infrastructures in North America and other countries.

Good Practice Guidance for Infrastructure Development and Design: Experiences from India

17 July 2019
Design considerations in critical corridors for connecting key wildlife habitat in India.

Promoting Eco-friendly Measures to Mitigate Impacts of Linear Infrastructure Developments on Wildlife: From Best Practice Prescriptions to Implementation

17 July 2019
Examples of mainstreaming biodiversity conservation in linear developments for both development and conservation.