Displaying 1991 - 2000 of 2050

Developing Site-Specific Environmental Management Plans to Improve Environmental Safeguards Implementation

30 May 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the purposes and phases of SSEMP preparation.

Design Elements of Effective Grievance Redress Mechanism in KGZ: Lessons Learned and Recommendations

30 May 2016
This presentation gives an overview of Grievance Redress Process in Kyrgyzstan.

Photo Gallery: Country Safeguard Systems Subregional Workshop

30 May 2016

Innovative and Disruptive Technologies and Processes

12 April 2016
This presentation features an energy distribution initiative introduced in Mousuni Island near India’s Kolkata City by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. It aims to integrate both traditional grid and micro grid systems with various renewable energy sources to create electricity that is…

Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project

31 March 2016
The Nam Theun 2 (NT2) Hydroelectric Power Project in the Lao People’s Democratric Republic (Lao PDR) is considered by then deputy prime minister Somsavat Lengsavad as the most powerful in Lao PDR, and a worldwide model of social and environmental responsibility. As previous chair of the NT2…

Innovative Energy Project Development with Partners

9 March 2016
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to support the new Sustainable Development Goal on energy through deployment of new and innovative solutions. ADB's Energy Sector has been beefing up its efforts through various innovations including cross border energy initiatives, public-private…

NEP: Local Self Governance Act

11 February 2016
An Act made to provide for Local Self Governance in Nepal.

BHU: Comparative Analysis of BhutanLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT

31 December 2015
Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

CAM: Comparative Analysis of Cambodia Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT

31 December 2015
Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

CER-MAL: Comparative Analysis of Malaysia Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

31 December 2015
Environmental Quality Act of 1974 and subsequent amendments Section 34A (1) states that "The Minister, after consultation with the Council, may by order prescribe any activity which may have significant environmental impact as prescribed activity." EQ Act, sec. 34A(1); see also Environmental…