Nirojan Donald Sinclair Keywords sustainable transport project design and implementation Read more about Nirojan Donald Sinclair Donald Sinclair is part of the Transport Sector Group (SD1-TRA) at ADB’s Sri Lanka Resident Mission, where he oversees projects and initiatives in the transport sector. A civil engineer by profession, he holds an MBA from the University of Colombo, along with postgraduate diplomas in Development Studies and Project Management.
Na Won Kim Keywords sustainable development sustainable production and consumption system innovation climate change environmental policy and governance energy low carbon city development Urban Development renewable energy emissions trading energy labeling systems sustainable transport Read more about Na Won Kim Na Won Kim has managed and worked on various range of technical assistance and loan projects relating to sustainable and inclusive development, low carbon city development projects promoting cross-sectoral intervention and system innovation for sustainable and climate friendly urban development, water supply and sanitation, clean and renewable energy, energy labelling system, sustainable transport, sustainable buildings, ecosystem-based adaptation, and many other areas of infrastructure and system of provisions at Asian Development Bank.
Sustainable Urban Transport: Realizing the New Climate Change Agenda and Initiatives in BRT and Road Safety - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Read more about Sustainable Urban Transport: Realizing the New Climate Change Agenda and Initiatives in BRT and Road Safety - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series With the recent global agreements on climate change mitigation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), transport and urban development specialists are saying that now is the right time to implement green transport projects.
Opportunities for Private Sector Collaboration with ADB on Developing Innovative Transport Projects Read more about Opportunities for Private Sector Collaboration with ADB on Developing Innovative Transport Projects Transport is a big chunk in the operations of Asian Development Bank (ADB)--about one-third of its lending in most years goes to this sector. While modern transport systems improve social and economic activities, the need to combat its negative effects such as pollution and congestion remains. ADB works with various partners to promote sustainable transport, particularly in its developing member countries.
Innovative Project Development in Energy and Transport Sectors Read more about Innovative Project Development in Energy and Transport Sectors Held in Tokyo, Japan, this Knowledge Partnership Forum for Innovative Project Development in the Energy and Transport Sectors gathered 150 participants from private sector and public agencies. The forum aimed to strengthen partnerships with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the private sector, and other agencies to promote sharing knowledge and expertise with ADB for innovative project development. Similarly, the forum served as a venue for the attendees to identify possible areas of collaboration on energy and transport technologies.
ADB Transport Forum 2016 Read more about ADB Transport Forum 2016 Sustainable Transport for All is the world’s new ambition for transport, as reflected in the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. Asia and the Pacific will be pivotal in mainstreaming sustainable transport. The region is home to majority of the world’s population and has the largest challenges in terms of poverty, pollution, and climate change. Providing sustainable transport for all will be essential for tackling each of these urgent issues. Preforum Events - 12 September 2016:
Using Economic Instruments to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in the People's Republic of China Read more about Using Economic Instruments to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in the People's Republic of China The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the world’s fastest growing oil consumer and is the second largest energy consumer in the world. As of 2005, its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions level ranked second globally.
Avoid-Shift-Improve Read more about Avoid-Shift-Improve Learn how the Avoid-Shift-Improve principle can help leaders and policy makers achieve sustainable transport in their countries. This presentation outlines the necessary items to avoid, activities to shift to, and action items to improve on.
Bambang Susantono Keywords RDFS2019 RDFS 2019 speakers transport knowledge management sustainable transport infrastructure planning transportation engineering city and regional planning Civil Engineering Read more about Bambang Susantono Bambang Susantono is the Chairman of the Nusantara National Capital Authority of the Republic of Indonesia since March 2022. The agency, a ministerial-level body directly under the President, is in charge of planning and constructing Indonesia’s new capital, as well as overseeing the government’s transition to the new city and eventually becoming its administrator.
Transport for Green Cities Read more about Transport for Green Cities This presentation analyzes the causal relationship between transport and the other sectors. It examines the transport trends in Asia and the Pacific, and also suggests a number of strategies for greening transport. ADB’s transport transformation and green city projects are discussed.