This presentation outlined the long-standing barriers to energy efficiency, including the barriers to facility owners, and identified some solutions to the global measurement and verification (M&V) gap. It also discussed the work of the Efficiency Valuation Organization, as well as the purpose and benefits of its Certified Energy Savings Verifier training and certification program.

This presentation discussed the Rural Community-Based Renewable Energy Development in Mindanao Project, an ADB technical assistance project that hopes to support the Philippine Government to increase access to energy in rural areas in Mindanao. It also shared some best practices for a sustainable mini-grid project of up to 100kW.

This presentation discussed the mission and focus of WISIONS of Sustainability, an initiative of the Wuppertal Institute. It also outlined its approach and regions of activity.

This presentation discussed the energy situation in Barpak, Nepal before the Barpak Micro Hydro Project and share experiences, productive end-use strategies, and lessons learned from the project.

This presentation discussed the status of Micro Hydro Power (MHP) in Nepal, and outlined two models of inclusive enterprise-based MHPs: a cooperative model in Simrutu, and an SPV model in Tara.

This presentation gave an overview of what to expect during the workshop. It also provided an overview of the work of the Hydro Empowerment Network in the advocacy and advancement of sustainable small-scale hydropower for community empowerment in the South and Southeast Asia region.

This presentation discussed flood risk management in the context of Sponge Cities, an initiative that addresses increasing flood risk in urban areas, as well as urban water management and urban renewal.

This presentation discussed the background and work that has been carried out under the TA 9634 with Myanmar's Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department (IWUMD), a governmental organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI). The project is supporting the hydrological and hydraulic reassessment of a number of spillways in Myanmar.

This presentation gave an overview of coastal flooding in the Philippines and the various modelling/mapping methods used to assess coastal flood risk.