Developing long-term low emissions development strategies (LT-LEDS) provides an opportunity for Asia-Pacific countries highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change to simultaneously achieve other development objectives, including energy and food security, economic resilience and resilience to natural disasters. By undertaking mid-century planning across policy areas of mitigation, adaptation, resilience and sustainable development, countries can design and implement a pathway that considers the interactions, synergies, and trade-offs of all their national priorities.

A road safety approach entails effective operational policing that includes the elements of planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating. A critical issue is adherence to safety at all times. Following strict procedural guidelines in vehicle interceptions and checkpoint operations is an essential component of field operations.

This presentation shares how New York City in the USA adapted after Hurricane Sandy in terms of preparation + response, system redundancy, infrastructure + equipment design, and planning + finance.

This presentation describes the present condition of sewerage systems in Sri Lanka. The major wastewater treatment plants, including projects implemented in the country, are discussed. Considerations in the design of wastewater systems are also highlighted.