Linkages Between Climate Change and Sustainable Development – Views of the Climate Community Read more about Linkages Between Climate Change and Sustainable Development – Views of the Climate Community Sustainable development is critical to accelerating a low carbon transition. Download this presentation to learn more.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Transport Sector and Measures Agaisnt Public Health Threats: Policymaking Based on PASS Approach Read more about Impacts of COVID-19 on Transport Sector and Measures Agaisnt Public Health Threats: Policymaking Based on PASS Approach Considering the various uncertainties about COVID-19 and its impacts (especially long-term impacts), the presentation showed the findings of a study carried out by the WCTRS COVID-19 Task Force. A world-wide questionnaire survey of experts in the field of transportation and other relevant fields is conducted between the end of April and late May 2020.
WCTRS COVID-19 Task Force: Aims, Action Plans, and Preliminary Recommendations Read more about WCTRS COVID-19 Task Force: Aims, Action Plans, and Preliminary Recommendations The World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) established a Task Force to investigate the impacts of COVID-19 and support emergent policy decisions on ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This Task Force also aim to maintain supply chains for the survival of industries and lifelines for citizens’ daily life and record what’s happening into history.
Network Improvements in European Mega Cities through High Speed Rail Read more about Network Improvements in European Mega Cities through High Speed Rail This presentation talks about the positive effects of HSRs on economic growth, sustainability, and equity in European Mega cities.
Ensuring the Sustainability of Community Energy Systems Read more about Ensuring the Sustainability of Community Energy Systems This presentation discussed the experience of the Inisiatif Bisnis dan Ekonomi Kerakyatan (IBEKA) in capturing the passion, energy, and imagination of the local communities they work with to ensure the sustainability of community-based energy systems in Indonesia.
Geoffrey Wilson Keywords water specialist Hydraulics hydrology water resources Coastal maritime environmental engineering sustainability Read more about Geoffrey Wilson Geoffrey Wilson is a senior water resources specialist with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He is a professional civil engineer, and a master’s graduate of Canterbury University, New Zealand, and a master’s graduate of IHE-Delft, the Netherlands. Geoff has more than 30 years of consultancy experience covering a wide range of water-related disciplines, including hydrology, hydraulic engineering, water resources, flood risk management, urban water supply, urban drainage and sanitation, and coastal and maritime projects.
Lerwen Liu Keywords STEM knowledge strategic communication entrepreneurship business development emerging technologies circular economy sustainability Read more about Lerwen Liu Dr. Lerwen Liu specializes in business development and education in emerging technologies, circular economy, and sustainability. She focuses on strategy, assessment, and support of emerging technologies, including nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence, with applications in all sectors. With her 20 years of practice in global business development in strategic partnership and communication, and marketing, Dr. Liu bridges government, industry, and academics in developing sustainable solutions to address the challenges humanity is facing today.
Jasmine Boehm Keywords sustainability diversity manager social inclusion diversity business ethics stakeholder management Health safety security human rights and environmental management Read more about Jasmine Boehm Jasmine Boehm is a sustainability and diversity manager with almost 20 years of professional experience supporting private sector companies, regional governments, and international organizations. She has a long track record in developing and leading social innovation programs for multiple stakeholders worldwide, amongst others for UNDP Macedonia.
Lana Zaman Keywords energy sustainability economic analysis regional energy cooperation energy access programming energy research Read more about Lana Zaman Lana Zaman is an energy professional with over a decade of experience in energy, sustainability, and economic analysis. Ms. Zaman is currently an Associate Economic Affairs Officer to the Energy Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, a division that promotes regional energy cooperation with a focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Her current work focuses on economic analysis of the impact of energy access programming on socioeconomic outcomes.