Nishant Bhardwaj Keywords energy strategy and programme implementation energy infrastructure finance power sector reforms energy technologies green growth environment management Read more about Nishant Bhardwaj Nishant Bhardwaj is an energy adviser currently working with DFID and leading its energy strategy and program implementation in India. He has over 18 years of professional experience in energy infrastructure finance, power sector reforms, energy technologies, and green growth, working across the Asia Pacific region. His area of expertise is policy advisory, strategy and planning, and implementation of energy sector programs. He is currently the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for DFID’s energy sector programs.
Green Cities Initiative: Water and Cross-Cutting Issues Read more about Green Cities Initiative: Water and Cross-Cutting Issues The presentation discusses Asian Development Bank's Urban Operational Plan. The three levels of green city initiatives and the available nexus approaches to green cities are examined. It also offers suggestions on how green city initiatives from the water sector can be achieved.
Skills Development for Green Jobs in Singapore Read more about Skills Development for Green Jobs in Singapore This presentation shows how clean technology became a new pillar of the Singaporean economy. Along with Singapore’s sustainable development targets, the roles of government agencies in green growth are discussed. It also shares the energy sector manpower landscape study and environmental education in Singapore.
Responding to Greening Economies: How Well are Education and Training Doing? Read more about Responding to Greening Economies: How Well are Education and Training Doing? This presentation provides an overview of the Republic of Korea (ROK)’s green growth footprint. The vision and strategies of green growth, including the country’s transformation towards a green economy, are explained. The change of vocational education and training under the Green Growth Policy and case studies from ROK are discussed.
China Irrigation Modernization Assessment Read more about China Irrigation Modernization Assessment This presentation shows the locations of selected river basins in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It discusses the goals of the PRC Government by 2020 in three areas: urbanization, food security, and green growth and sustainability. Challenges and considerations for irrigation modernization in the country are examined and discussed in detail.
Water Management in Korea: Progress and Implications for Integrated Water Resources Management Read more about Water Management in Korea: Progress and Implications for Integrated Water Resources Management Due to some distinguishing characteristics of water resources and vulnerable topological conditions, water management is a complex task in Korea. Water development plans, nonetheless, were instrumental in the country’s national development plan, and their successful implementation served as a springboard toward remarkable economic growth.
Water Management in Korea: Progress and Implications for Integrated Water Resources Management Read more about Water Management in Korea: Progress and Implications for Integrated Water Resources Management Due to some distinguishing characteristics of water resources and vulnerable topological conditions, water management is a complex task in Korea. Water development plans, nonetheless, were instrumental in the country’s national development plan, and their successful implementation served as a springboard toward remarkable economic growth.
Enabling Inclusive Cities Read more about Enabling Inclusive Cities Apart from the program overview, this presentation discusses aspects that matter to inclusive urban development. It also shares information on ADB’s experiences with inclusive urban development, urban renewal, and slum rehabilitation. Lastly, it discusses the enabling environment for incorporating an inclusive city approach in the operations of Asian Development Bank.