How digitalization can help improve smart city capacity development across ASEAN region Read more about How digitalization can help improve smart city capacity development across ASEAN region John Hawke from the City of Perth (Australia) shared some of the work that they are doing under the city's twinning program under AASCTF with the City of Baguio (Philippines). The twinning program between these two cities aim to increase the capacity and knowledge of professionals in Baguio to pursue holistic smart city initiatives and foster long-lasting partnerships with counterparts in Perth. Mr.
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AASCTF Networking Flyer (Việt) Read more about AASCTF Networking Flyer (Việt) English | ພາສາລາວ (Lao) | ខ្មែរ (Khmer)
Genevieve Lim Keywords economics strategy education AlphaBeta smart city development shaping skills education policy Read more about Genevieve Lim Economics and strategy consultant; former public servant managing the development of smart and sustainable districts in Singapore. Passionate about leveraging my experiences in consulting and the public sector to promote positive socio-economic outcomes in the Asia Pacific region. Key areas of expertise: smart city development; shaping skills and education policy to prepare workforces for the digital economy; and promoting environmental sustainability in public policy and business outcomes.
PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities Read more about PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities Selected photos taken during the 2nd International on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities held from 2-5 September 2019 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities Read more about 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities More than half of the world’s population today live in cities, and 80 percent of the world’s energy is consumed here. As part of its Strategy 2030 commitments, ADB aims to support cities in their journey to become low-carbon and more livable by supporting the development of a system that cities can use to implement climate actions customized to their needs.
International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities Read more about International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities Rapid urbanization has been accompanied by increasing demand for energy and natural resources, and consequently disproportionate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cities. Witnessing unprecedented variability in weather conditions, anticipating climate change-induced threat, and recognizing the urgency to act, a historic agreement was made at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties in Paris in December 2015.
Smart Cities: A Case Study of Singapore Read more about Smart Cities: A Case Study of Singapore Just how smart is Singapore? Learn about the country's Smart Nation Initiative which aims to harness the power of ICTs in improving city life.
Asia's Urban Challenge Read more about Asia's Urban Challenge Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a combination of leadership, partnership, and innovation is needed.