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Overview of Fiji's Climate Change Challenges and Responses

7 October 2019
Shivanal Kumar first talked about climate science and climate change impacts in Fiji, with emphasis on Tropical Cyclone Winston and the relocation of Vunidogoloa. He then shared Fiji's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, including its policies, plans and frameworks as well as its governance…

Climate Justice and Disasters - A Focus on the Pacific

7 October 2019
Prof. Rosemary Lyster discussed about climate disasters, the various climate justice approaches and key issues, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and loss and damage in the Asia Pacific.

Climate Change Updates: Paris Agreement, Rulebook, and Recent Developments

7 October 2019
Maria Cecilia T. Sicangco discussed the 2015 Paris Agreement and the events that transpired after it was signed, such as the September 2019 UN Climate Summit. She also talked about transboundary climate litigation, particularly how it affects the citizens of developing countries.

Strengthening Local Capacity for Sustainable Health Development in Urban Bangladesh

7 October 2019

Urban Transport for Livable Cities Forum: Integration and Innovation with Knowledge

2 October 2019

Shaping Our World: Designing Better Cities and Territories

1 October 2019
Tractebel, an international consulting firm headquartered in Brussels, discussed their 360-degree city scan, a holistic methodology to assess cities and guide them according to their needs and priorities. This session also featured the company’s other services complementing the value chain of an…

Photo Gallery: High-Level Roundtable on Asian Cities - Fostering Growth and Inclusion

30 September 2019
Selected photos from High-Level Roundtable on Asian Cities: Fostering Growth and Inclusion, held on 30 September 2019 in Jakarta. Co-organized by ADB and the Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, the Roundtable encouraged the exchange of views on the implications of the patterns…

Panel Presentation 4: Perspective of Indonesian City Mayors' Association

30 September 2019
This presentation discussed the Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia (APEKSI) and their strategy of creating creative and smart cities to promote inclusive urban development. It also outlined APEKSI's various programs that support this strategy.

Panel Presentation 3: The Nature of Urbanization: Implications of Urbanization Patterns and Policy Options & Reforms for Fostering Growth and Inclusion

30 September 2019
This presentation discussed the nature of urbanization in Asia and the implications of urbanization patterns for cities role as engines of growth & job creation. It also outlined a number of policy options and reforms needed to foster inclusive growth.

Panel Presentation 2: Sustainable Urban Development in Indonesia

30 September 2019
This presentation discussed the issues and opportunities linked to urbanization in Indonesia, and some development strategies to foster growth and inclusion.