How to Strengthen Urban Resilience by Ecosystem-based Adaptation (Russian) Read more about How to Strengthen Urban Resilience by Ecosystem-based Adaptation (Russian) This presentation discusses how ecosystem-based adaptation can help build urban resilience.
Dongmei Guo Keywords environment ADB climate change climate crisis climate resilience Read more about Dongmei Guo Dongmei Guo, Environment Specialist, Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, East Asia Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB). She has worked on the environment and climate change as a staff in early 2021 and as a secondee from the mid of 2018. Before ADB, she was a China State Council Expert with Special Allowance and director/chief in centers of MEE-PRC. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Human Geography, a master's degree in Climate Change and Water Resources, and a bachelor’s degree in Geography.
Ecosystem-based Adaptation Measures Available in the Xiangtan Climate Resilient City Toolbox Read more about Ecosystem-based Adaptation Measures Available in the Xiangtan Climate Resilient City Toolbox In order to support cities in climate resilience planning and design, there are science-based tools available for hazard exposure and vulnerability analysis. Some tools present an overview of potential solutions and/or best practices to mitigate the risks. One of these tools is the Climate Resilient City Tool, an information and technology-based urban resilience and adaptation planning support tool.
ADB: Building a Low Emission and Climate Resilient Asia and the Pacific Read more about ADB: Building a Low Emission and Climate Resilient Asia and the Pacific This infographic gives an overview of ADB's climate actions in line with its Strategy 2030.
PHOTO GALLERY - Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans Read more about PHOTO GALLERY - Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans Selected photos taken during the Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans event held from 27-29 August 2019 in the Maldives.
Keynote Speech Read more about Keynote Speech In this keynote speech, Mr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan, Minister of Environment, Maldives welcomed the delegates of the Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans conference and shared his perspective on the importance of developing climate resilience in developing atoll nations, especially in the midst of climate change.
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.