PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities Read more about PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities Selected photos taken during the 2nd International on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities held from 2-5 September 2019 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities Read more about 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities More than half of the world’s population today live in cities, and 80 percent of the world’s energy is consumed here. As part of its Strategy 2030 commitments, ADB aims to support cities in their journey to become low-carbon and more livable by supporting the development of a system that cities can use to implement climate actions customized to their needs.
Circle: The Clockwork That Makes Modern Society Tick Read more about Circle: The Clockwork That Makes Modern Society Tick Learn more about CIrcle, a tool for critical infrastructure failure in case of disaster that helps with prevention, responses and early integrated into first-step urban planning.
Tjitte Nauta Keywords Low Carbon Development climate solutions critical infrastructure Urban Development Read more about Tjitte Nauta Mr. Nauta has 30+ years of specialist consultancy experience as Strategic Advisor at the applied research institute Deltares. His experience includes integrated flood risk management, master planning and IWRM studies for inland and coastal water systems in numerous countries worldwide. In 2013 Mr. Nauta has been appointed by the Netherlands government as a Dutch Risk Reduction Team Leader with the objective to assist countries in their efforts for recovery from or prevention against water-related hazards.
Dorjgotov Otgonbaatar Keywords Low Carbon Development climate change climate solutions Ulaanbaatar Mongolia Read more about Dorjgotov Otgonbaatar Otgonbaatar Dorjgotov is working as the Urban Transport Specialist for ADB RETA on Low carbon development. D.Otgonbaatar is a graduate of Yonsei university in South Korea, where he received a MS in Public Administration.
Zolzaya Enkhtur Keywords Low Carbon Development low carbon city Ulaanbaatar Mongolia climate solutions Read more about Zolzaya Enkhtur Ms. Zolzaya Enkhtur is working as a Climate Change and Project Management Specialist for ADB RETA on low carbon development. She has completed her Master’s in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management and worked extensively on various environmental and sustainable projects in Mongolia since 2010. Previously she worked as a senior projects officer at Capital city’s Environmental Agency to expand cooperation opportunities with international organizations to meet the commitments of Green development policy and Climate policy of Ulaanbaatar city.
Rainwater Harvesting Read more about Rainwater Harvesting This presentation shares a business case of sponge cities featuring rainwater harvesting and integrated and smart management of rainwater sources.
Adaptation Support Tool Read more about Adaptation Support Tool Know more about the collaborative design process in promoting resilient cities.
An Experiment for Urban Energy Autonomy in Seoul: The One 'Less Nuclear Power Plant Policy' Read more about An Experiment for Urban Energy Autonomy in Seoul: The One 'Less Nuclear Power Plant Policy' Seoul alone consumed 10.3% of the total national energy output while producing 2.95%. To reverse this trend, Seoul implemented the experiment, One Less Nuclear Power Plant Policy (OLNPPP).
Redefining Public Transport Read more about Redefining Public Transport What kind of city do we want? A sprawling city with a lot of highways or a compact city with places accessible by walking or public transport? Check out what must be done to re-design public transportation to promote low carbon cities.