Can We Secure Asia's Water by 2050? Read more about Can We Secure Asia's Water by 2050? The International Water Management Institute emphasizes productive and sustainable water management as a business case for the planet, focusing on solutions that cut across sectors. While the challenges are varied and dynamic, there are equally extensive solutions that can be put in place.
Asian Urbanization: Challenges and Visions Read more about Asian Urbanization: Challenges and Visions This presentation identifies the emerging problems in urban development and growth in relation to climate change. It also discusses the possibility to achieve urban growth and good climate in parallel.
From Risk Barriers to Results: Managing the Social, Political, and Environmental Risks of Urban Infrastructure Read more about From Risk Barriers to Results: Managing the Social, Political, and Environmental Risks of Urban Infrastructure This presentation, highlighting the use of a resilience perspective, demonstrates how the challenges of urbanization create a new vulnerability context. It also suggests things to take note of when considering the task of building resilience.
Integrated Solid Waste Management and Other Urban Development Issues Study Tour Read more about Integrated Solid Waste Management and Other Urban Development Issues Study Tour Solid waste management (SWM) has become a big challenge for Asian cities due to the rapid urbanization in Asia. As identified in the Urban Operational Plan (UOP, 2012-2020), for most Asian cities, the major difficulties for SWM are finding suitable sites, identifying appropriate technology, and financing for a city-wide facility.
2013 World Development Report on Jobs Read more about 2013 World Development Report on Jobs This presentation shows how jobs drive development and why certain jobs do more for development. The three distinct layers of policy that are needed to create good jobs for development are explained. It also shares a typology of countries based on job challenges.
Asia's Urban Challenge Read more about Asia's Urban Challenge Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a combination of leadership, partnership, and innovation is needed.
Making Cities Smart: City Leaders’ Perspective Read more about Making Cities Smart: City Leaders’ Perspective Intense city-to-city competition and rapid urbanization are current key city trends. Building infrastructure projects will require the adoption of a transforming perspective that simultaneously develops cities and provides solutions. The establishment of cross-sector partnerships is considered a holistic approach in creating value for citizens.
China Irrigation Modernization Assessment Read more about China Irrigation Modernization Assessment This presentation shows the locations of selected river basins in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It discusses the goals of the PRC Government by 2020 in three areas: urbanization, food security, and green growth and sustainability. Challenges and considerations for irrigation modernization in the country are examined and discussed in detail.
Water Resources Management in Mahaweli and Adjoining River Basins in Sri Lanka Read more about Water Resources Management in Mahaweli and Adjoining River Basins in Sri Lanka Water users from different sectors in Sri Lanka face challenges as demand for water has continuously increased in the last few decades. Getting user involvement in water allocation and water resources planning is essential to meet demand in the country.
Smart Water Grid Read more about Smart Water Grid Water has a direct impact on food, energy, and economic growth security challenges. Combined with most-up-to-date ICT, the Smart Water Grid was created to overcome limitations of existing water resources management systems.