Framework for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Developments in the Transportation Sector Read more about Framework for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Developments in the Transportation Sector Key functional attributes and ecosystem processes for consideration in the environmental impact assessment process of transport projects
The Relevance of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Development Projects Read more about The Relevance of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Development Projects Describes the process of embedding biodiversity considerations into policies, strategies and practices of key public and private actors that impact or rely on biodiversity
Review of Global Development Trends in Road and Rail Sectors and Challenges for Biodiversity Conservation Read more about Review of Global Development Trends in Road and Rail Sectors and Challenges for Biodiversity Conservation Examples of ecologically sound, economically efficient and socially equitable infrastructure development around the globe
Conservation and Management of Natural Capital for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Read more about Conservation and Management of Natural Capital for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Overview of specific mitigation measures for planning and execution of transport projects to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Why, What and How to Protect Natural Capital in the Planning and Implementation of Transport Projects Read more about Why, What and How to Protect Natural Capital in the Planning and Implementation of Transport Projects Impacts of global transportation trends to biodiversity and ways on how we can make infrastructure projects more sustainable for nature.
Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia Read more about Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia Global infrastructure investment is accelerating dramatically. For transport infrastructure alone, 25 million kilometers of roads will be added by 2050 – with 90% in developing countries – including many regions that sustain exceptional biodiversity. The Sustainable Development Goals call for sustainable infrastructure and recognizes that the conservation of biodiversity and critical ecosystem services underpins all of the SDGs. Key questions - How can we ensure that the investments are sustainable? What guidance and innovations can support infrastructure planning and design?
Nature-based Solutions for Cities Read more about Nature-based Solutions for Cities Re-examine the importance of nature-based solutions (NBS) to help achieve water management objectives. NBS for water promote innovativeness by embedding the perspectives of ecosystem services, enhanced resilience, and livelihood considerations in water planning and management. Biomimicry is a nature-inspired solution that embeds ecosystem services into cities and towns.
Nature-based Solutions for Developing Cities Read more about Nature-based Solutions for Developing Cities Tony Wong, CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, presented the concept of biomimicry and its applications in embedding nature-based solutions in cities. He discussed using examples and case studies on the opportunity for leap-frogging and the role of multilateral development banks in catalyzing such initiatives. This event is part of ADB's in-house Urban Studio lecture series.