Tongatapu Multi-Hazard Disaster Risk Assessment Read more about Tongatapu Multi-Hazard Disaster Risk Assessment This presentation gives an overview of preliminary lessons from piloting a comprehensive approach to disaster risk assessments in the Pacific.
Prioritizing Investments in Transport Infrastructure Resilience in Viet Nam Read more about Prioritizing Investments in Transport Infrastructure Resilience in Viet Nam This presentation gives ideas on the benefit-cost ratio of investment in enhancing the resilience of the transport network and infrastructure in Viet Nam.
Resilient Infrastructure: Indonesia Water Sector Read more about Resilient Infrastructure: Indonesia Water Sector This presentation gives insights on ADB’s experience and lessons learned from Indonesia Water Sector.
Peter Droogers Keywords integrated water resources management virtual dialogue ADB climate change Urban Development resilient infrastructure ICT environment energy DRRM Read more about Peter Droogers Dr. Peter Droogers is an expert on integrated water resources management at different spatial scales with an emphasis on climate change. His current activities include climate risk assessment for ADB and World Bank projects, focusing on assessing climate risks and analyzing potential adaptation strategies. He uses the latest IPCC climate projections combined with downscaling techniques and simulation modeling. Outputs are aimed at practical use for project developers and water managers.
Emerging Perspectives on Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment Image Read more about Emerging Perspectives on Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment Image This presentation gives an overview on good practices and trends for assessing climate and disaster risks for infrastructure.
Measures for Strengthening Resilience of Infrastructure Read more about Measures for Strengthening Resilience of Infrastructure The final event in season one of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure showcased solutions for enhancing climate and disaster resilience in the following areas: infrastructure design standards, nature-based solutions, and early warning systems. Global and regional experts shared brief ‘burst’ talks on each topic, with opportunities for audience questions and discussion throughout.
Assessing Climate and Disaster Risks of Infrastructure Systems Read more about Assessing Climate and Disaster Risks of Infrastructure Systems
Tonga Power Limited Project Read more about Tonga Power Limited Project This presentation gives an overview of the TPL project in Tonga and the various benefits or impacts of the project.
Thailand’s Infrastructure Plans Read more about Thailand’s Infrastructure Plans This presentation gives insights into Land Process/ Porous City Network resilient infrastructure plans in Thailand.
Kotchakorn Vorrakhom Keywords virtual dialogue ADB climate change Urban Development resilient infrastructure ICT environment energy DRRM Read more about Kotchakorn Vorrakhom Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a landscape architect from Thailand who works on building productive green public space that tackles climate change in urban dense areas and climate-vulnerable communities. Winning a contract to build Bangkok’s first public park in three decades, she created an 11-acre “thirsty” plot capable of absorbing 1 million gallons of water through a combination of sloped gardens, wetlands, and a retention pond. Later this year, her firm, opened a 36-acre park featuring the biggest urban farming green roof in Asia.