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ADB’s Knowledge-Sharing Dialogue on Remote Sensing and GIS Technology for Water Resources Management
11 to 13 May 2016
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is developing water resources projects in Pakistan, where increasing water security and food production is seen to benefit the country. A water resources information system using innovative remote sensing and GIS technology will be introduced. To ensure the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
20 to 22 January 2016
The Asian Development Bank responded to regional irrigation needs by hosting the first Asian Irrigation Forum in 2012. The forum brought together stakeholders to share knowledge, best practices, and technological advancements; and identified future investment opportunities. However, irrigation in…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
8 December 2015
Experts from the University of Queensland presented a systemic analysis of energy use in Australia's urban water system in this event on Quantifying the Energy Effect of Urban Water Security: Case Studies from the Australian Millennium Drought. Discussions included related work on water and…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Energy Sector Office
18 September 2015
ICF International’s Emma Lewis presented the three-step city assessment framework, and discussed existing tools and resources for green and sustainable urban development. The tool kit is a reference for Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, and city leaders that introduces key concepts…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
12 February 2015
This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
19 to 21 January 2015
Fecal sludge is one of the biggest urban problems in developing countries. The urban environment is awash in untreated human waste, with severe public health and environmental consequences.
The 3rd International Fecal Sludge Management Week (FSM3) was the first in a number of annual urban…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
29 May 2025
This document is the speech copy of ADB Emerging Areas - Energy Sector Group Director, Dr. Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco, during one of the sessions in the ADB Water and Urban Development Forum 2025. This document highlights the importance of integrating the water and energy sectors to achieve sustainable…
27 February 2025
This presentation gives outlines strategies and measures for enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems in post-disaster recovery, emphasizing resilience, accessibility, and integration with broader infrastructure.
27 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the KALAHI-CIDSS National Community-Driven Development Project's WASH interventions in Barangay Casili-on, Eastern Samar, aimed at improving access to clean water and enhancing community resilience following the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.