International Online Conference to Address Water-related Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) under the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more about International Online Conference to Address Water-related Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) under the COVID-19 Pandemic As the world experiences the COVID-19 crisis, water-related disasters remain as imminent now as before COVID-19. People worldwide have been affected, and thousands of people have lost their lives due to water-related disasters, which are increasingly frequent. In light of the current pandemic situation, and complications among disaster risk reduction (DRR) emergency responses and the COVID-19 health care responses exacerbate the challenges. They could magnify negative impacts in certain countries and cities.
The Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction Management Read more about The Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction Management Know more about the role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction and management.
Maps Matter: Approaching Resilience through Spatial Risk Analysis Read more about Maps Matter: Approaching Resilience through Spatial Risk Analysis Development interventions should not be ‘blind’ to disaster risk and climate change. Check out how maps can help reduce hazards and risks.
Climate Change: The Politics of Action and Finance Read more about Climate Change: The Politics of Action and Finance Tracking and reporting financial flows is needed to help measure the effectiveness of climate actions. This also helps in building trust and accountability and to monitor trends and progress. In this presentation, Pretty Bhandari, ADB’s Director for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, talks about political economy and climate change, climate finance architecture, and the climate action taken by ADB.
Asif Turangzai Keywords climate change disaster risk reduction pakistan resident mission Read more about Asif Turangzai Asif Turangzai is Associate Project Officer, Pakistan Resident Mission. He is geo-spatial engineer by background (Specialization in GIS and Remote Sensing) and working in the field of Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction & Management, and Resilient Urban & Regional. Prior to his joining as staff, he worked as consultant with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 5 years and supported ADB to implement the disaster risk reduction output under the Flood Emergencies Reconstruction and Resilience project.
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.
Highlights of the 2016 Standing Committee on Finance Forum Read more about Highlights of the 2016 Standing Committee on Finance Forum Around 200 participants attended the two-day SCF forum, representing different regions and a variety of institutions, including public and private sector, NGOs, think tanks and international organizations. This documents summarizes the key take aways from the said forum.
Keynote Statement Read more about Keynote Statement Extreme weather conditions have affected 1.3 billion people in the past decade. How do you address this? In this speech, ADB's Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Bambang Susantono, highlights the need to build climate resilience in the region. He also shares ADB's experience in addressing the risk of loss and damage in Asia and the Pacific.
Keynote Statement Read more about Keynote Statement ADB's Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Bambang Susantono, delivers his keynote speech. He talks about the solutions required to build climate resilience and ADB's experience in addressing the risk of loss and damage in Asia and the Pacific.
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.