AWDO 2020: Approach and Progress Read more about AWDO 2020: Approach and Progress This presentation gave an overview of the Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) and what to expect in the AWDO's 2020 edition.
Nature-Based Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region Countries Read more about Nature-Based Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region Countries This presentation gave an overview of RECONECT, which aims to contribute to European reference framework on Nature Based Solutions (NBS) for hydro-meteorological risk reduction by demonstrating, referencing, upscaling and exploiting large-scale NBS in rural and natural areas. It also cited lessons and challenges for NBSs in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP – Case Study from the Peoples's Republic of China Read more about Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP – Case Study from the Peoples's Republic of China This presentation discussed the Global Water Partnership (GWP's) youth engagement strategy to advance water security, a number of key approaches developed in support of youth engagement.
Youth Participation in Water Security – Examples from South East Asia Read more about Youth Participation in Water Security – Examples from South East Asia This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Youth for Asia, and discussed youth engagement in various ADB projects and activities.
Tuvalu Adaptation Projects Read more about Tuvalu Adaptation Projects This presentation gave a geographic overview of Tuvalu and shared a number of coastal protection measures being implemented to improve the island nation's resilience.
Reflections on the Social, Political and Economic Sides of Adaptation Read more about Reflections on the Social, Political and Economic Sides of Adaptation This presentation gave an overview of the session 5 discussions and presented key questions which were addressed by the session speakers.
Engineering for Climate: Coastal Engineering Methods for Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans Read more about Engineering for Climate: Coastal Engineering Methods for Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans This presentation discussed various nature-based solutions to restore eroded shorelines and enhance coastal resilience. It also discussed drivers of coastal erosion and the effects of sea level rise.
Financing Adaptation and Climate Resilience Read more about Financing Adaptation and Climate Resilience This presentation emphasized the urgent and scaled-up climate finance needs for Atoll nations, underscoring its accessibility and timeliness. It also discussed ADB's Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies, as well as the Oceans Financing Initiative.
Risks to Resilience Read more about Risks to Resilience This presentation discussed the climate risks and water security issues in the Maldives. It also outlined the direction that the government is taking to enhance coastal resilience, tourism adaptation, coral rehabilitation, and human health.
The Sea Level Rise Crisis: An Emergency for Atoll Nations Read more about The Sea Level Rise Crisis: An Emergency for Atoll Nations This presentation discussed why atoll nations must act now to address the urgency of sea level rise given the present rate of global warming, glacier ice melting and thermal expansion. It also discussed Hawaii's approach in assessing sea level rise vulnerability, and the adaptation measures currently in place.