Surveying for Septage Management Planning, 2019 Read more about Surveying for Septage Management Planning, 2019 One of the fundamental vulnerabilities in the urban sanitation value chain is the lack of reliable and accurate data on which to base policy, financing and operational decisions. In the case of fecal sludge (referred to as “septage”), the uncertainty is greater that in centralized wastewater systems because of the disaggregation and disparity of on-site facilities and user perceptions and habits.
Final Jambi SMP Preparation Report, 2019 Read more about Final Jambi SMP Preparation Report, 2019 The Report addresses the key activities involved in the preparation of the Septage Management Plan, such as the assessment of the current situation, the design and construction and/or refurbishment of septic tanks, scheduled desludging, treatment and disposal of septage and all related institutional, financial and governance aspects, such as a new economic-financial model, socialization and participation of the private sector.
Implementing the AWDO Framework to Mainstreaming Water Security Strategy into a National Water Strategy Read more about Implementing the AWDO Framework to Mainstreaming Water Security Strategy into a National Water Strategy This presentation discussed the work undertaken by Chulalongkorn University on water security in Thailand, and their experience from adapting the AWDO 2016 framework as a tool for dialogue and development.
Investing in Water Security: A Focus on Finance for the AWDO 2020 Read more about Investing in Water Security: A Focus on Finance for the AWDO 2020 This presentation discussed the economic case for water security, the drivers of water-related investment needs, and the respective role of revenues from tariffs, public finance, and official development assistance. It also suggested some financing options to close the financing gap.
Water Governance in Asia Read more about Water Governance in Asia This presentation discussed the objectives and key principles of the Water Governance Survey carried out by OECD in support of the Asian Water Development Outlook 2020.
AWDO 2020: Approach and Progress Read more about AWDO 2020: Approach and Progress This presentation gave an overview of the Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) and what to expect in the AWDO's 2020 edition.
Nature-Based Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region Countries Read more about Nature-Based Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region Countries This presentation gave an overview of RECONECT, which aims to contribute to European reference framework on Nature Based Solutions (NBS) for hydro-meteorological risk reduction by demonstrating, referencing, upscaling and exploiting large-scale NBS in rural and natural areas. It also cited lessons and challenges for NBSs in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP – Case Study from the Peoples's Republic of China Read more about Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP – Case Study from the Peoples's Republic of China This presentation discussed the Global Water Partnership (GWP's) youth engagement strategy to advance water security, a number of key approaches developed in support of youth engagement.
Youth Participation in Water Security – Examples from South East Asia Read more about Youth Participation in Water Security – Examples from South East Asia This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Youth for Asia, and discussed youth engagement in various ADB projects and activities.
Andrew Jones Keywords Geoscience Energy and Maritime resources energy oceans maritime water and sanitation Disaster Reduction climate change Read more about Andrew Jones Andrew Jones is currently a Divisional Director within the Pacific Community (SPC), the principal scientific and technical organization in the Pacific region. Andrew shapes the strategic direction of SPC’s Geoscience, Energy and Maritime (GEM) Division by overseeing and ensuring provision of high quality scientific, technical and policy support for activities across a range of sectors including Resources, Energy, Oceans, Maritime, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Reduction and Climate Change.