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Water Accounting in Asia

5 October 2018
Water Accoounting Plus (WA+) provides independent estimates of water flows, fluxes, stocks, consumption and services, that in the near-future becomes certified. It is a multi-institutional effort from international knowledge centers (IWMI, UNESCO-IHE, FAO, and WWAP) that are neither politically nor…

Climate Resilient Water Management

4 October 2018
The Action on Climate Today (ACT) initiative showcases a framework for climate resilient water management. ACT is a five-year initiative that works closely with governments in South Asia to develop strategies to build resilience to the impact of climate change. Funded by the UK Department for…

Improving the Bagmati River the Lifeline of Kathmandu City

4 October 2018
Learn about the Nepal government's efforts in improving the management of the Bagmati river basin in Kathmandu Valley.

Application of River Chief System for Ecological Protection

4 October 2018
Learn about an ADB project that is supporting the application of the river chief system in the People's Republic of China to protect the ecology in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

Opportunities and Constraints for Addressing Marine Pollution in East Asia

4 October 2018
A multi-country and multi-stakeholder initiative is reducing pollution and preserving environmental flows in the East Asian seas through the Implementation of integrated river basin management in ASEAN Countries .

Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program

4 October 2018
Learn more about the challenges and accomplishments of the inter-agency initiative Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program.

Tackling Marine Pollution Future Directions

4 October 2018
ADB is making a stronger commitment and firming up actions to address marine and fresh water pollution and is increasing investments in Source to Sea solutions.

Rethink Plastics

4 October 2018
There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastics in the world's oceans and 8-10 million tonnes more are added every year. View this photo documentary of the film "A Plastic Ocean" by director Craig Leeson.

A New Serious Game to Simulate Strategic Management for Utilities

4 October 2018
Optopia City is a unique and innovative high-level training program that simulates strategic management of water and sanitation utilities developed by AgroParistech.

Tomorrows Women Water Leaders of Lao PDR and the Gender and Development Cooperation Fund

4 October 2018
A grant assistance to Lao PDR from the Gender and Development Cooperation Fund is addressing the gender gaps in the water and sanitation sector and contributing to women's empowerment and gender equality.