Supply Water Quality in Urban Bangladesh: A Case Study of Chittagong Metropolitan City to Improve Service Delivery Read more about Supply Water Quality in Urban Bangladesh: A Case Study of Chittagong Metropolitan City to Improve Service Delivery Bangladesh faces serious challenges in the provision of urban water services. This study examines the quality and quantity of water supply in Chittagong Metropolitan City in Bangladesh, with the aim to improve service delivery through increased efficiency in management system.
Addressing Global Water Issues with Local Water Partnerships Read more about Addressing Global Water Issues with Local Water Partnerships This presentation discusses the Global Water Partnership’s strategic approach to realizing its vision of a water secure world. Through a number of country examples, the presentation shows how global challenges related to water security are effectively addressed at the local levels.
Regina Lopez Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Regina Lopez Lopez is an environmentalist and has initiated Bantay Bata 163, the country’s first media-based hotline. In 1997, Bantay Bata was the United Nations Grand Awardee for Excellence besting 187 countries. She qalso spearheaded Bantay Kalikasan, for which she received the 1997 International Public Relations Award of Excellence for the Environment and Outstanding Manilans Award for the Environment, 2009. For Sineskwela, Lopez was honored with the Unesco Kalinga Award, the first Southeast Asian to earn this distinction.
People's Participation in Sustainable Use and Management of Basin Water Resources: A Case Study of South West Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project Read more about People's Participation in Sustainable Use and Management of Basin Water Resources: A Case Study of South West Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project This paper discusses how sustainable development, with the use of modern technology and without compromising the vital ecosystems, can be achieved through the involvement of community people. It features the experience of a nine-year-long participatory river basin water resources management project in northwest Bangladesh.
Regional Economic Integration: Perspectives from Four Continents Read more about Regional Economic Integration: Perspectives from Four Continents Explore the features, challenges, and best practices of regional integration in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Due to the changing context of globalization, there is a need to look at regional economic integration and cooperation in a new light.
Sonia Chand Sandhu Keywords environmental engineering urban resilience sustainable development inclusive green growth nature based solutions coastal and watershed protection Read more about Sonia Chand Sandhu Sonia leads Evaluation Capacity Development at IED covering developing member countries and ADB staff. She brings 30 years of international development experience from ADB, World Bank and the private sector in infrastructure operations across sectors. She has been with ADB since 2011, holding multiple responsibilities from project leader in the urban sector, evaluation, environment safeguards and technical assistance programs. She was appointed the Sr. Advisor to the Vice President of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development in 2015.
The United Nation’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance: A Pioneering Global Sustainability Framework and Initiative Read more about The United Nation’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance: A Pioneering Global Sustainability Framework and Initiative The insurance industry faces a number of environmental, social, and governance issues. The Principles for Sustainable Insurance of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative serves as a global framework for the insurance business to address these issues.
Indonesia: Rising to the Challenge on Sanitation for Sustainable Human Settlements Read more about Indonesia: Rising to the Challenge on Sanitation for Sustainable Human Settlements Various challenges continue to impede the development of sanitation for sustainable human settlement in Indonesia. The support and participation of all stakeholders, particularly the community, are crucial to ensure the sustainability of sanitation development.
Green Solutions for Integrated Solid Waste Management Read more about Green Solutions for Integrated Solid Waste Management A more effective integrated solid waste management system is now more critical than ever. Taking on a holistic approach and operating within an integrated system are essential to achieve this goal.
Amy Leung Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Amy Leung Leung has over 20 years of experience in water and urban development. She was chair of ADB’s in-house Water Community of Practice from 2008 to 2014. Her expertise includes urban planning, water and sustainable development, public-private partnerships, and green cities. Leung’s work in ADB allowed her to complement her expertise with onthe-ground work on project design and implementation covering urban development and water management projects, as well as direct involvement in policy discussions with government and development partners.