Urban Development of “FutureCity” Yokohama Read more about Urban Development of “FutureCity” Yokohama Presentation of Yasuharu Shimoda on key policy challenges in climate-resilient, sustainable and inclusive urban development
Keynote Address: Development of Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Urban Cities Read more about Keynote Address: Development of Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Urban Cities Keynote presentation of Shigemoto Kajihara during the opening of Asia Leadership Program 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
Sunghoon Kris Moon Keywords capacity building knowledge production/sharing and advisory projects either directly with cities or via partnerships with international organizations Urban Development ADB Read more about Sunghoon Kris Moon As part of ADB’s Urban Sector Group, Kris works to develop innovative urban development solutions that make cities more livable for all city dwellers. Prior to joining ADB, Kris led the Strategic Planning and Partnership team at the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency, working with international organizations including ADB, World Bank and EBRD. Kris handled numerous capacity building, knowledge production/sharing and advisory projects either directly with cities or via partnerships with international organizations.
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.
Jaemin Nam Keywords ADB Urban Development water project implementation water supply sanitation Read more about Jaemin Nam Jaemin Nam is a Sector Project Administration Unit Head ‒ East, Central and West Asia Team at ADB’s Water and Urban Development (WUD) Sector Office. Over the past 25 years, he has processed and implemented WUD projects in South, Southeast, and Central West Asia within and outside ADB. His areas of expertise include water supply, sanitation, PPP, and long-term sustainability.
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.