Experience and lessons learned in Nature-based Solutions in Tacloban-Palo Read more about Experience and lessons learned in Nature-based Solutions in Tacloban-Palo Wetlands International shared their experience and lessons learned on their Coastal Protection Strategy in Tacloban and Palo, Leyte, Philippines.
Emerging Perspectives on Making Infrastructure Resilient Read more about Emerging Perspectives on Making Infrastructure Resilient This presentation gives overview on the importance of understanding and communicating current and future risk and uncertainties faced by infrastructure assets and systems.
Annadel Cabanban Keywords nature-based virtual dialogue ADB climate change Urban Development resilient infrastructure ICT environment energy DRRM Read more about Annadel Cabanban Dr. Annadel Salvio Cabanban is the Head of Office of Wetlands International Philippines and Program Manager for To Plant or Not to Plant and Building with Nature Initiative Asia – Philippines. She is trained as a Marine Biologist at the University of the Philippines, Quezon City, and at James Cook University, Townsville City (Australia).
Green Roads for Water Read more about Green Roads for Water In this presentation, the speaker gave insights on Bangladesh’ infrastructure projects and recommended best practices for road water management for coastal and lowland areas.
Saroj Yakami Keywords nature-based virtual dialogue ADB climate change Urban Development resilient infrastructure ICT environment energy DRRM Read more about Saroj Yakami Saroj Yakami has worked over the past 10 years in water resource management covering water resources, agriculture, irrigation, and water harvesting. He has been involved as Country Manager in Nepal working on (i) water security, climate change, and community resilience; (ii) road water management and resilience; (iii) inclusion of people with disabilities in agriculture water management. He has been actively engaged in the development of the guidelines for Protecting and Developing Springs in local road development in hill and mountain areas of Nepal.
Sponge Cities in the People’s Republic of China - Evolution of ADB Support Read more about Sponge Cities in the People’s Republic of China - Evolution of ADB Support This presentation gives an overview of sponge cities and measures for green infrastructure and nature-based solutions as well as other benefits of sponge city projects.
Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure Read more about Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure Nature-based solutions are driving a global transformation from traditional grey infrastructure to functional and more cost-effective green and blue solutions that can better cope and adapt when faced with climate and disaster risks. This interactive session brought together experts and practitioners to discuss case studies and opportunities to scale up nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure.
Masyita Crystallin Keywords ICC 2021 low-carbon economy green resilient COVID-19 ADB climate change climate action Read more about Masyita Crystallin Masyita Crystallin is currently serving as a Special Advisor to the Minister of the Finance Republic of Indonesia on Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy, with diverse experience prior to joining the Finance Ministry. She is the Sherpa for the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action where the Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati serves as co-chair together with Finance Minister of Finland and Indonesia Investment Authority’s spokesperson. At University of Indonesia, she serves as a Senior Researcher at the Demographic Institute.
Andini Effendi Keywords ICC 2021 low-carbon economy green resilient COVID-19 ADB climate change climate action Read more about Andini Effendi Andini Effendi is an Independent journalist & a documentarian. She holds a Master's degree in Global Affairs at New York University, concentrating in peacemaking and peacebuilding. Ms. Effendi won Best Current Affairs Presenter at the Asian Television Awards 2019 and 2020. She is also the recipient of the Elizabeth O’Neil journalism award from the Australian government.
Suahasil Nazara Keywords ICC 2021 low-carbon economy green resilient COVID-19 ADB climate change climate action Read more about Suahasil Nazara Born in Jakarta on November 23, 1970, Suahasil earned his bachelor degree majoring Economics from Universitas Indonesia in 1994 and his Master of Science from Cornell University USA in 1997. In 2003, he gained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign USA.