Infrastructure and Inclusive Sustainable Development in Chile Read more about Infrastructure and Inclusive Sustainable Development in Chile Sustainable infrastructure development in Chile is in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and involves the participation of public, private, and civil society actors. While social evaluation of projects should be complemented by disaster risk assessment, the creation of sustainable and resilient public infrastructure requires the implementation of management strategies on disaster risk reduction.
Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Natural Disaster Management and the role of Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing (CRASS) Read more about Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Natural Disaster Management and the role of Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing (CRASS) Satellite remote sensing technologies have been instrumental in disaster risk management. This presentation by Prof. Fusanori Miura of Yamaguchi University (YU) shares details of the Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing that facilitates researches and practical uses of satellite remote sensing technologies at the field level. The initiative is being carried out based on a tripartite agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Yamaguchi Prefectural government.
Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Risk Management Read more about Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Risk Management Prof. Fusanori Miura, Vice President of Yamaguchi University (YU) discussed the effective use of satellite remote sensing technologies for the disaster risk management, including early warning and post-disaster impact assessments. YU recently established the Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to facilitate researches and practical uses of satellite remote sensing technologies at the field level. The initiative is being carried out based on a tripartite agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Yamaguchi Prefectural government.
Strengthening Financial Resilience: the Role of ADB Read more about Strengthening Financial Resilience: the Role of ADB Government financing for disaster reduction is limited because other urgent demands compete for budget allocation. Penetration of market-based risk transfer instruments are also extremely low in many countries. As a result, many development and recovery efforts are delayed or thwarted every time disaster strikes because of lack of or limited post-disaster funding.
Social Protection in the Area of Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia Pacific: IFRC Experience and Learnings Read more about Social Protection in the Area of Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia Pacific: IFRC Experience and Learnings Climate‐related disasters are expected to increasingly affect vulnerable people, adding to the already unmanageable workload of humanitarian teams. There is a need for systems that can respond predictably and effectively to protect vulnerable communities amidst the evolving risks.
Overview of the Range of Approaches to Address the Risks of Loss and Damage Read more about Overview of the Range of Approaches to Address the Risks of Loss and Damage Learn about the range of approaches currently available to address the risks of loss and damage.
Adaptation and Migration in Asia's Drowning River Deltas Read more about Adaptation and Migration in Asia's Drowning River Deltas Alex Chapman from the University of Southampton reported on the latest adaptation and migration research in Asia's mega-river deltas. These regions are highly populated and vital to global food security, but most are rapidly sinking into the sea.
What Have We Learned on Post-disaster Recovery? Read more about What Have We Learned on Post-disaster Recovery? ADB rolled out post-disaster rehabilitation projects and gained lessons that can be considered in implementing similar programs. The lessons learned focused on the importance of communication, coordination, and community development.
Leadership in Action: The Albay, Philippine Experience Read more about Leadership in Action: The Albay, Philippine Experience This presentation discusses the experience of Albay province in the Philippines in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation. It highlights the crucial role of leadership in making DRR efforts effective.
Welcome Remarks - Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities Read more about Welcome Remarks - Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities Asian Development Bank's Executive Director for Japan Kazuhiko Koguchi commended the Bank's initiative on a knowledge matching exercise for resilient and smart city development with private sector firms that offer innovative solutions and technologies. He expressed hoped that the forum will help staff increase their capacity to develop and incorporate innovative ideas into their project designs.