Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay Read more about Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay Climate change may cause severe floods in Myanmar, that in turn, may cause extensive damage to urban services and facilities. ADB is helping the country prepare for the effects of climate change through the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project. The project demonstrates how a state of the art water and wastewaster system can be made climate-resilient through the use of earth observation technologies that provide data on land use and flood assessments.
ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum Read more about ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum Cities have much potential that can help propel growth even beyond its boundaries. Looking at the current state of most cities in Asia and the Pacific region, however, financial gaps are still apparent. Underinvesting remains a problem.
Potential Use of Drones in Data Acquisitions in Development Projects Read more about Potential Use of Drones in Data Acquisitions in Development Projects Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) demonstrated the advantages of drones in developing projects. Recent advances in drone technology complement existing techniques, slotting neatly between large-area imagery from satellites and ground surveying. AIT also flew a drone and discussed its application to urban planning in combination with other information layers.
Saman Corporation's Water Supply Project in Dodoma, Tanzania Read more about Saman Corporation's Water Supply Project in Dodoma, Tanzania Get to know the knowledge and technology solutions of Korea-based Saman Corporation and their application in a water supply project in Dodoma, Tanzania.
Smart Water Management in Denpasar City, Indonesia Read more about Smart Water Management in Denpasar City, Indonesia Learn about a smart water management project by Korea-based Hankuk Engineering Consultants in Denpasar City, Indonesia.
Construction of Tsukuba Express and Urban Development Based on the Integrated Development Law Read more about Construction of Tsukuba Express and Urban Development Based on the Integrated Development Law Construction of Tsukuba Express and Urban Development Based on the Integrated Development Law
Integrated Master Planning and Development Read more about Integrated Master Planning and Development Workshop briefing of Michael Koh on work plan development
Utilizing Big Data to Solve Urban Issues: The Case of Seoul Read more about Utilizing Big Data to Solve Urban Issues: The Case of Seoul Presentation of Sunghoon Kris Moon on localizing the SDGs
Funding Investments in Sustainable Cities Read more about Funding Investments in Sustainable Cities Presentation of Michael Lindfield on climate and innovative financing options.
External Sources of Financing for Sustainable Cities Read more about External Sources of Financing for Sustainable Cities Presentation of Frederic Asseline on climate and innovative financing options.