Main Presentation of Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets Read more about Main Presentation of Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets This presentation provides an overview of the following: TA 9634 Comparative assessment of flood risk across eight countries by Anthony Green, IFRM Specialist, JBA Consulting Application of NIRA Tool for Nepal, Pakistan & Indonesia by Barry Hankin, Flood Modeler, and Hazard Mapping Specialist, JBA Consulting Using NIRA for the prioritization of IFRM investments in Indonesia by Barry Hankin, Flood Modeler, and Hazard Mapping Specialist, JBA Consulting
Video: Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets Read more about Video: Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets Webinar recording of the session "Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets"
Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management Read more about Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management This webinar sought to engage with flood managers, decision-makers, technical specialists, and ADB program professionals for an exchange of ideas and experiences directed toward strengthening the practice of flood management across Asia. The webinars were conducted in a series of five 90-minute sessions held over 5 weeks starting from 09 March 2022.
Lorena Ramirez Keywords IFRM water water sector ADB Regional Integrated Flood Risk Management flood management risk management Read more about Lorena Ramirez Lorena is the project coordinator for ADB's project on risk financing solutions and transfer mechanisms to promote climate resilience for ecosystems (Output 4 of TA 6742-REG Building Coastal Resilience through Nature Based and Integrated Solutions in Asia and the Pacific). She was also the project manager of the ADB’s Knowledge Support and Technical Assistance Project on Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management (TA 9634-REG), in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Viet Nam.
The City as a Sponge Read more about The City as a Sponge This presentation discussed flood risk management in the context of Sponge Cities, an initiative that addresses increasing flood risk in urban areas, as well as urban water management and urban renewal.
Flood Risk from Dams - TA 9634 Work with IWUMD in Myanmar Read more about Flood Risk from Dams - TA 9634 Work with IWUMD in Myanmar This presentation discussed the background and work that has been carried out under the TA 9634 with Myanmar's Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department (IWUMD), a governmental organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI). The project is supporting the hydrological and hydraulic reassessment of a number of spillways in Myanmar.
Coastal Flood Risk - Philippines Case Study Read more about Coastal Flood Risk - Philippines Case Study This presentation gave an overview of coastal flooding in the Philippines and the various modelling/mapping methods used to assess coastal flood risk.
IFRM Financing Read more about IFRM Financing This presentation guided participants on the various financing issues related to IFRM from the perspective of ADB's developing member countries, as well as multilateral development banks. It also provided some guidance when exploring various IFRM financing models.
Climate Change - Truths and Myths Read more about Climate Change - Truths and Myths This presentation dispelled various climate change truths and myths as it relates to flood risk management.
Developing an IFRM Roadmap Read more about Developing an IFRM Roadmap This presentation provided guide questions, templates, and references on how to devise an integrated flood risk management roadmap.