Networking Practices of Sustainable Cities in Asia Pacific - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Read more about Networking Practices of Sustainable Cities in Asia Pacific - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Junichi Fujino shares initiatives on sustainable cities and city-to-city networking from the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES).
Networking Practices of Sustainable Cities in Asia-Pacific - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Read more about Networking Practices of Sustainable Cities in Asia-Pacific - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Junichi Fujino shares initiatives on sustainable cities and city-to-city networking from the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES).
Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Natural Disaster Management and the role of Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing (CRASS) Read more about Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Natural Disaster Management and the role of Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing (CRASS) Satellite remote sensing technologies have been instrumental in disaster risk management. This presentation by Prof. Fusanori Miura of Yamaguchi University (YU) shares details of the Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing that facilitates researches and practical uses of satellite remote sensing technologies at the field level. The initiative is being carried out based on a tripartite agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Yamaguchi Prefectural government.
Public Transport Projects in Tbilisi Read more about Public Transport Projects in Tbilisi Neil Chadder of Cities Development Initiatives in Asia (CDIA) shares details of CDIA's work with the city government of Tbilisi in Georgia in improving its transport system. Through the implementation of two pre-feasibility studies, CDIA is targeting the restructuring and rationalizing of the bus network, conceptual studies for bus rapid transit and tram/light rail options for a selected corridor, and the preparation of a phased investment plan for modernization of the soviet-style Tbilisi metro system.
Status of Project Implementation and Completion Strategy Read more about Status of Project Implementation and Completion Strategy ADB's Mookiah Thiruchelvam shares updates on the Georgia Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program. The program aims to efficient and effective urban transport services with incentives and capacity to improve quality, reliability, accessibility, affordability, integration and coverage of transport services.
Improving Public Transportation in Tbilisi Read more about Improving Public Transportation in Tbilisi Learn how ADB and its partners are working to promote sustainable urban transport in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Risk Management Read more about Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Risk Management Prof. Fusanori Miura, Vice President of Yamaguchi University (YU) discussed the effective use of satellite remote sensing technologies for the disaster risk management, including early warning and post-disaster impact assessments. YU recently established the Center for Research and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to facilitate researches and practical uses of satellite remote sensing technologies at the field level. The initiative is being carried out based on a tripartite agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Yamaguchi Prefectural government.
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.
Asia Leadership Program 2017 Read more about Asia Leadership Program 2017 Asia's leaders talked about climate resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban development at the 2017 Asia Leadership Program. With the theme "Climate Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Urban Development," this year's annual Asia Leadership Program enabled participants to incorporate insights and learnings to help lead in policy dialogues and development, maximize financing mechanisms, and apply relevant technologies and innovations in their respective cities.
Ulaanbaatar Ger Area Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Community Enhancement Project PFS Read more about Ulaanbaatar Ger Area Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Community Enhancement Project PFS How do you reconcile cultural heritage preservation and infrastructure investments? This presentation shares insights from the Pre-Feasibility on Ulaanbaatar’s Ger Area Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Community Enhancement Project conducted by Cities Development Initiative for Asia, and how it can benefit Ger inhabitants in Ulaanbataar while preserving cultural heritage.