Sponge City Green Infrastructure: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience Read more about Sponge City Green Infrastructure: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience Nature-based solutions (NbS) to improve climate resilience have been rediscovered and universally promoted and identified as essential moving forward on climate action, as in the UNFCCC’s 2020 annual report. ADB has been supporting NbS and green capital development in various countries.
Nature Based Solutions (Green infrastructure): Climate Adaptation Read more about Nature Based Solutions (Green infrastructure): Climate Adaptation This presentation gives an overview of key takeaways on climate adaptation.
CRA Approaches Read more about CRA Approaches This presentation provides an overview of the profound implications for sustainable urban design, including sponge cities.
Lynda Miller Keywords climate change disaster financing disaster risk reduction investment coral reefs insurance coral reefs insurance MCE marine coastal ecosystem Read more about Lynda Miller Lynda Miller is a Director of Vatuvara Private Islands since 2010. Vatuvara Private islands is a premier Fiji resort in Northern Lau that provides an exclusive experience to travelers who are interested in exploring Northern Lau's pristine marine environments. The Northern Group of Lau has been described by Forbes Magazine as "one of the world's most beautiful places". Kaibu Island is where Vatuvara Private Islands Resort is located on an 800-acre site. For more information: https://www.vatuvara.com/.
Katy Miller Keywords climate change disaster financing disaster risk reduction investment coral reefs insurance coral reefs insurance MCE marine coastal ecosystem Read more about Katy Miller Katy Miller is a Director of the Vatuvara Foundation which was formed in 2016 and registered as a charitable organization under Fiji law. The Vatuvara Foundation is committed to protect and revive oceans in the Northern Lau Group of Fiji through a network of marine protected areas and provide innovative solutions that promote awareness and empower local communities. The Vatuvara Foundation engages in scientific expeditions, initiating educational marine awareness programmes, inspiring young ocean advocates, and building strong partnerships.
Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of ADB's action plan and commitment on coral reef finance and insurance in Asia and the Pacific.
Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of the significance of coral reef finance and insurance project to Tubbataha Coral Reef in the Philippines.
Designing Insurance for Coral Reefs - Why, What and How? Read more about Designing Insurance for Coral Reefs - Why, What and How? This presentation gives an overview of the feasibility of designing suitable insurance schemes to manage various threats and risks on coral reefs.
Insurance to Support the Resilience of Marine Coastal Ecosystems Read more about Insurance to Support the Resilience of Marine Coastal Ecosystems Healthy coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, are natural buffers that provide the first line of defense against extreme weather events. These ecosystems are rapidly declining, however, despite their importance for coastal cities, communities, and infrastructure. Insurance can financially protect and incentivize the maintenance of coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs.
Charles Rodgers Keywords climate change disaster financing disaster risk reduction climate adaptation Read more about Charles Rodgers Charles Rodgers is Senior Advisor for Climate Change Adaptation at the Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines since 2015. He has served as Senior Environment Specialist with the Asian Development Bank in the Regional and Sustainable Development Department where he coordinated ADB’s climate change adaptation program. Dr. Rodgers’ training and professional experience combine civil engineering and economics as applied to agriculture and food security, water resources development and global climate change.