Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Urban Operations in Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities Read more about Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Urban Operations in Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities Mitigation progress cannot be measured without estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Capturing project and city emission estimates has yet to be fully mainstreamed as part of Asian Development Bank’s urban operations. Despite the challenges, there is a strong case for moving toward establishing and maintaining GHG inventories for cities in the long-term.
Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Urban Operations in Southeast Asia Read more about Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Urban Operations in Southeast Asia Sonia Sandhu and Sameer Kamal of the Southeast Asia Department Urban Development and Water Division (SEUW) of ADB discussed the challenges and opportunities of accounting greenhouse gas emission of urban infrastructure projects, and incorporating GHG inventories into city investment planning processes. The speakers, in this event on Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Urban Operations in Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities organized by ADB’s SEUW and Urban Sector Group, led the discussions to align with ADB's commitments on climate change mitigation.
Solid Waste Management Improvements and Sustainability Read more about Solid Waste Management Improvements and Sustainability This presentation lists down the goals in achieving sustainable solid waste management. It examines the enormous task of siting waste disposal sites. An overall strategic approach to waste siting is suggested.
Solid Waste Management in Nepal: Current Status and Policy Recommendations Read more about Solid Waste Management in Nepal: Current Status and Policy Recommendations A solid waste management (SWM) baseline survey was undertaken in 2012 to (i) derive systematic and comprehensive data and information on SWM in Nepal; (ii) compare Nepal’s SWM status with other countries; and (iii) identify challenges and policy recommendations. Results of the survey, which the presentation shares, were subsequently published.
Lessons from Mumbai's Solid Waste Management Project Read more about Lessons from Mumbai's Solid Waste Management Project Treatment and disposal methods were major deficiencies in the solid waste management of India’s Mumbai City. Creating a comprehensive solution that addresses the management of wastes in the long term is needed. A detailed study commenced in July 2005 to develop an integrated treatment and disposal plan for Mumbai.
Uzbekistan: Solid Waste Management Improvement Project Read more about Uzbekistan: Solid Waste Management Improvement Project This presentation identifies the strengths and challenges of the key development drivers in Uzbekistan. The municipal waste problem in the capital city of Tashkent is examined. It discusses Asian Development Bank's solid waste management improvement project in Uzbekistan and similar ongoing and planned projects in other countries of Central and West Asia.
Philippines: Solid Waste Management Sector Project Read more about Philippines: Solid Waste Management Sector Project This presentation provides a country overview of the Philippines, focusing particularly on solid waste management issues that also cover legal and institutional mechanisms. It discusses in detail ADB’s project on solid waste management in the country.
Solid Waste Management in South Asia Read more about Solid Waste Management in South Asia This presentation explains the solid waste management (SWM) operations component in ADB’s South Asia Urban Development and Water Division. It provides an overview of SWM in South Asia with projects in Bangladesh as case examples. A summary of key issues and recommendations on SWM is included.
Integrated Solid Waste Management and Other Urban Development Issues Study Tour Read more about Integrated Solid Waste Management and Other Urban Development Issues Study Tour Solid waste management (SWM) has become a big challenge for Asian cities due to the rapid urbanization in Asia. As identified in the Urban Operational Plan (UOP, 2012-2020), for most Asian cities, the major difficulties for SWM are finding suitable sites, identifying appropriate technology, and financing for a city-wide facility.
Manila Bay Coordinating Office: The Manila Bay Experience Read more about Manila Bay Coordinating Office: The Manila Bay Experience This presentation discusses the legal bases for environmental protection of Manila Bay in the Philippines. It also explains the Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy. A list of priority and other interventions is provided.