Katie Trevor Keywords program design developing and implementing projects water sector digital technology Urban Development Read more about Katie Trevor Katie is a highly motivated program manager with significant experience in designing, developing and implementing a diverse range of programs and projects to drive an organisation’s strategic goals. She has over 8 years’ experience in the water industry, delivering both domestic and international projects. She is currently AWA’s country lead for Indonesia. Katie is passionate about leading the application of innovations in digital technology to enhance all aspects of program design, management and delivery.
Lorena Ramirez Keywords IFRM water water sector ADB Regional Integrated Flood Risk Management flood management risk management Read more about Lorena Ramirez Lorena is the project coordinator for ADB's project on risk financing solutions and transfer mechanisms to promote climate resilience for ecosystems (Output 4 of TA 6742-REG Building Coastal Resilience through Nature Based and Integrated Solutions in Asia and the Pacific). She was also the project manager of the ADB’s Knowledge Support and Technical Assistance Project on Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management (TA 9634-REG), in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Viet Nam.
The City as a Sponge Read more about The City as a Sponge This presentation discussed flood risk management in the context of Sponge Cities, an initiative that addresses increasing flood risk in urban areas, as well as urban water management and urban renewal.
Flood Risk from Dams - TA 9634 Work with IWUMD in Myanmar Read more about Flood Risk from Dams - TA 9634 Work with IWUMD in Myanmar This presentation discussed the background and work that has been carried out under the TA 9634 with Myanmar's Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department (IWUMD), a governmental organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI). The project is supporting the hydrological and hydraulic reassessment of a number of spillways in Myanmar.
Coastal Flood Risk - Philippines Case Study Read more about Coastal Flood Risk - Philippines Case Study This presentation gave an overview of coastal flooding in the Philippines and the various modelling/mapping methods used to assess coastal flood risk.
IFRM Financing Read more about IFRM Financing This presentation guided participants on the various financing issues related to IFRM from the perspective of ADB's developing member countries, as well as multilateral development banks. It also provided some guidance when exploring various IFRM financing models.
Climate Change - Truths and Myths Read more about Climate Change - Truths and Myths This presentation dispelled various climate change truths and myths as it relates to flood risk management.
Developing an IFRM Roadmap Read more about Developing an IFRM Roadmap This presentation provided guide questions, templates, and references on how to devise an integrated flood risk management roadmap.
Land Use and IFRM Read more about Land Use and IFRM This presentation underscored the need for multiple tools and solutions in flood risk management in urban development. It also guided participants in identifying the conditions and barriers for flood risk management success, and how to overcome these barriers.
Nature Based Solutions - A Component of Integrated Flood Risk Management Read more about Nature Based Solutions - A Component of Integrated Flood Risk Management This presentation discussed the concept of Nature Based Solutions and how they are relevant in flood risk management in Asian countries.