COVID-19 and Transport Policy in Developing Asian Countries and “Frontiers in High-Speed Rail Development” Book Launch (14th International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transport Studies) Read more about COVID-19 and Transport Policy in Developing Asian Countries and “Frontiers in High-Speed Rail Development” Book Launch (14th International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transport Studies) ADBI, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, World Conference of Transport Research Society (WCTRS), Chubu University, and Eastern Asia Society of Transport Studies (EASTS), held two sessions during the 14th International Conference of EASTS. Session 1: COVID-19 and Transport Policy in Developing Asian Countries (12 Sep 2021)
[Video] Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design! - Part 2 Read more about [Video] Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design! - Part 2 Video recording of the kickoff event with global inclusive design leaders.
[Video] Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design! Read more about [Video] Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design! Video recording of the kickoff event with global inclusive design leaders.
Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design! Read more about Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design! 2:00–3:00 p.m. Manila | Zoom Along with rapid urbanization occurring in many countries in Asia and the Pacific, one of the urban development challenges faced by cities is addressing the needs of their aging population and people with disabilities. By 2030, Asia will be the second-fastest aging region in the world at a 66% expected increase in the 60 and over age group. This spells the need to make urban development and services more inclusive.
Early Warning Systems and Infrastructures Read more about Early Warning Systems and Infrastructures This presentation gives an overview of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard EWS for Africa and Asia or RIMES.
Optimizing Infrastructure Investments Read more about Optimizing Infrastructure Investments This presentation shares insights on Deltares’ resilient and nature-inclusive infrastructure.
Climate Adjustments to Road Design Read more about Climate Adjustments to Road Design This presentation shares Loughborough University’s practices and procedures for incorporating climate change allowances in design.
Robert Wilby Keywords practical socio-economic and moral aspects of improving resilience to climate hazards ADB virtual dialogue Urban Development Read more about Robert Wilby Dr. Robert Wilby is a hydro-climatologist and Professor of Hydroclimatic Modelling in the Department of Geography and Environment at Loughborough University (UK). His research focuses on the management of climate risks to freshwater systems and urban environments. He co-developed the Statistical DownScaling Model (SDSM) – a public domain climate scenario tool that has been used in numerous risk assessments, including for water resources, fluvial flooding and tidal surge, air quality, and urban heat stress.
Climate Sense on Resilient Infrastructure Read more about Climate Sense on Resilient Infrastructure This presentation gives an overview of Climate Sense’s good practices and practical examples and standards in resilient infrastructure designs.
John Dora Keywords infrastructure resilience and adaptation drr climate change ADB virtual dialogue Urban Development Read more about John Dora John Dora has thirty-nine years’ experience in managing infrastructure, including flood risk management and asset management of railway structures. He is a recognized international expert on climate change adaptation and standards, and his clients include or have included the UN, the UK Met Office, Copernicus Climate Services, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Standards Organization (ISO) and CEN/CENELEC, the European Standards’ organizations; John is ISO’s global lead for adaptation.