Thorough Planning of Solar Park Mitigates Risk for Investors, Locals Read more about Thorough Planning of Solar Park Mitigates Risk for Investors, Locals “India can play a pivotal role in solar power generation because of its geographic advantage like availability of land and high solar irradiation in the desert,” said Naoki Sakai, Asian Development Bank's (ADB) senior climate change specialist for the South Asia Department’s Energy Division and mission leader of the Gujarat solar power transmission project.
Greener Pastures from the Sun: Solar Photovoltaic-Driven Irrigation in Qinghai Province Read more about Greener Pastures from the Sun: Solar Photovoltaic-Driven Irrigation in Qinghai Province Valuable pasture lands in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are being degraded through overgrazing, conversion, and reduced levels of precipitation as a result of climate change. Qinghai Province is tackling this problem through the innovative use of solar photovoltaic (PV) power for irrigation; a solution that has enormous capacity for upscaling within PRC and throughout Asia.
ADB-Hosted Communities of Practice: Driving Knowledge Activities Read more about ADB-Hosted Communities of Practice: Driving Knowledge Activities Communities of Practice (CoPs) were first introduced at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2002 after a bank-wide reorganization, and through the years they have grown swiftly as centers of expertise. CoPs empower people in their work—the simple acts of joining and being regularly involved in such organized groups have significantly impacted individual well-being among ADB personnel. In fact, many CoPs have published and produced documentaries to showcase initiatives, programs, and activities.
Evaluating and Monitoring Anti-Corruption Reforms and Programs Read more about Evaluating and Monitoring Anti-Corruption Reforms and Programs ADB, in collaboration with the German International Cooperation (GIZ) and the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Government of the Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman, organized this high-level event with panel discussion on Evaluating and Monitoring Anti-Corruption Reforms and Programs to discuss how action against corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively maintained to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable governance towards sustainable development.
Securing Water and Food for the Future: Role of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage Read more about Securing Water and Food for the Future: Role of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), in this presentation, discusses the global challenges for sustainable production. The concept of sustainable agricultural intensification is introduced. It also features ICID’s initiatives and programs in the field of sustainable agriculture water management for a water and food secure future.
Haidy Ear-Dupuy Keywords ADB civil society technical support to citizens engagement social development sustainable development Read more about Haidy Ear-Dupuy Haidy Ear-Dupuy heads the NGO and Civil Society Center, which facilitates institutional coordination and provides technical support to mainstream citizen participation and civil society engagement in ADB-supported activities. Before joining ADB, Haidy worked as Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications for World Vision Cambodia where she focused on child protection, combating child labor, addressing human trafficking, ensuring food security, and promoting good governance.
Kitakyushu’s Policies and Actions on Sustainable Development and Climate Change Read more about Kitakyushu’s Policies and Actions on Sustainable Development and Climate Change This presentation showcases the good practices of Japan's Kitakyushu City in achieving sustainable development. Through its highly successful development policies and action plans, Kitakyushu has transformed its industrialized environment to an advanced green city.
Asia Leadership Program 2015: Senior-Level Session Read more about Asia Leadership Program 2015: Senior-Level Session Asia's leaders focused on innovative and advanced technologies in various sectors at the Asia Leadership Program 2015. The third annual program was held in Tokyo, Japan with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies as partner organization. Attended by 24 Director Generals, Senior Advisors, and Assistant Secretaries, the program focused on innovative and advanced technologies in energy, transport and urban development, finance, and planning.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities Read more about Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities This material outlines the global investment challenges for sustainability and lack for long-term commitment for climate change.
Japan’s Experience on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Leadership and National Policy Read more about Japan’s Experience on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Leadership and National Policy Find out how Japan was able to achieve sustainable development through strong leadership and effective implementation of national policies.