Coral Fernandez-Illescas Keywords Principal Water Resources Specialist water ADB Read more about Coral Fernandez-Illescas Dr. Coral Fernandez-Illescas is a civil and environmental engineer with experience in the water and sanitation sector and water resources management arena in international development (Asian Development Bank in Manila and Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC) and academia (Harvard University and Princeton University) since 1997.
The global impact of COVID-19 on water utilities Read more about The global impact of COVID-19 on water utilities This presentation provided the overall global impacts and policy implications to the wastewater and water supply industry, as well as lessons learned from entering and exiting lockdowns and the role technology has to play in this sphere.
Health and epidemiological perspectives associated with water and wastewater systems in a post-COVID 19 world Read more about Health and epidemiological perspectives associated with water and wastewater systems in a post-COVID 19 world This presentation shared the health and epidemiological perspectives associated with water and wastewater systems in a post-COVID-19 world.
Sewage surveillance of COVID-19 Read more about Sewage surveillance of COVID-19 This presentation discussed the options for testing the virus in wastewater and water supply systems, and opportunities for trend analysis and development of associated early warning systems.
Water supply and wastewater detection, warning & treatment in the age of COVID-19 Read more about Water supply and wastewater detection, warning & treatment in the age of COVID-19 This presentation outlined the overall effects of the COVID-19 pandemic from a water utility perspective, as well as the company's current activities in monitoring and investigating the presence of the pathogen and its potential infectiousness.
Tools for Monitoring and Reporting on SDG Progress Read more about Tools for Monitoring and Reporting on SDG Progress This presentation addressed 10 key points that should be kept at the forefront of the design, assessment, and use of monitoring and reporting tools. Key messages highlighted include the fact that the environment goal in the MDGs (MDG7) was mostly symbolic and fragmentary to the other seven goals
PEMSEA’s Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS–SEA) 2015 Read more about PEMSEA’s Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS–SEA) 2015 This presentation discussed the implementation of SDG 14 through integrated coastal management (ICM). Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)’s Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS–SEA) 2015 is a regional declaration of commitment to implement a shared vision adopted by 14 countries.
Philippine Initiatives on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Read more about Philippine Initiatives on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) This presentation shared how the Philippines is integrating the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, including the role of NEDA. It also highlighted logistical challenges in engaging different stakeholders as well as building adequate capacity for the evaluation of performance.
Enhancing Women-focused Investments in Climate and Disaster Resilience (WfIR) Read more about Enhancing Women-focused Investments in Climate and Disaster Resilience (WfIR) This presentation shared key findings of a recent publication that calls for women-focused investments in resilience to meet the gender and climate targets of ADB's Strategy 2030.
Zonibel Woods Keywords ADB consultant SERD Southeast Asia SEHS Read more about Zonibel Woods Zonibel Woods has dedicated over 30 years to address barriers to gender equality and create opportunities for women and girls to live healthy, productive lives free from discrimination and violence. She has extensive and diverse expertise in gender and development and sustainable development, including in the areas of gender mainstreaming, strategic planning, policy analysis and development, training, technical assistance, and capacity building.