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gLOCAL Insights Support to Sustainable Transport Solutions in light of the COVID19 Crisis

3 June 2020
ADB's Independent Evaluation Department (IED) assessed the performance and results of ADB's transport support between 2010-2018, which aimed to provide sustainable transport solutions in the region. The panel discussion focused on the results, issues, impact, and recommendations on how ADB can…
Organizer: Independent Evaluation Department

ADBIWCTRS Webinar Series on High Speed Rail HSR Land UseTransport Interactions of HSR

15 May 2020
This webinar featured Dr. Francesca Pagliara of the Polytechnic School of the Basic Sciences at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy. Dr. Pagliara discussed her work on the wider socioeconomic impacts of high-speed rail (HSR) on mobility choices, mega cities, temporary offices, land prices…
Organizer: ADBI

Virtual Conference on Transport Infrastructure Development Spillover Effects and Quality of Life

18 March 2020
High-quality transport infrastructure development is increasingly important to economic growth and quality of life in Asia and the Pacific. This conference examined policy papers submitted to ADBI on high-speed rail and other transport infrastructure projects and their spillover effects on the…
Organizer: ADBI

Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019

30 September to 4 October 2019
In developing countries of Asia and the Pacific, cities have very different levels of development and often lack core infrastructure and systems for efficient mobility or lack access, connectivity and inclusivity. The perspectives of right solutions vary between countries, but there still is a…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Transport Forum

25 September 2019
This biennial flagship knowledge sharing event organized by the Transport Sector Group of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has become the premier platform for policy dialogue in Asia and the Pacific. It brings together key transport and urban development officials from ADB’s developing member…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

PRCs Transport Infrastructure Development and Quality of Life

6 September 2019
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has put over 25,000 kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway lines into operation since 2008, far more than the rest of the world. The PRC also continues to actively develop transport infrastructure generally under its ambitious Built and Road Initiative. The…
Organizer: ADBI

2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities Acting Together for Low Carbon Livable and Prosperous Cities

2 to 5 September 2019
More than half of the world’s population today live in cities, and 80 percent of the world’s energy is consumed here. As part of its Strategy 2030 commitments, ADB aims to support cities in their journey to become low-carbon and more livable by supporting the development of a system that cities can…
Organizer: East Asia Department

Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia

15 to 19 July 2019
Global infrastructure investment is accelerating dramatically. For transport infrastructure alone, 25 million kilometers of roads will be added by 2050 – with 90% in developing countries – including many regions that sustain exceptional biodiversity. The Sustainable Development Goals call for…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia

3 July 2019
Electric vehicles are rapidly emerging in many parts of Asia and alleviating the health and environmental burdens caused by the transport sector in what is called a “clean disruption.” EVs are gaining momentum in light of recent announcements by several major car manufacturing countries to ban…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

World Environment Day 2019 Opening Session The Air That We Breathe

5 June 2019
World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UN Environment on 5 June and celebrated by ADB's Environment Thematic Group. This year's theme, "Beat Air Pollution", is aligned with the operational priorities of ADB’s Strategy 2030 including those aimed at making cities more livable and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster