Introduction and Welcome Read more about Introduction and Welcome Earth Observation for Sustainable Development or EO4SD is a dedicated program for sustainable development. It aims to show the effectiveness of Earth observation-based products and services in agriculture and rural development. Through satellite data, EO4SD demonstrates how remote sensing can greatly help international development.
Increase Agricultural Productivity and Natural Resource Monitoring Read more about Increase Agricultural Productivity and Natural Resource Monitoring Earth observation can provide the tools to monitor the status and trends of production in agricultural areas. It can provide a continuous assessment of agricultural production. It can rapidly show where change happens in a consistent and unbiased manner.
Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week 2018 Read more about Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week 2018 Frequent and flash floods affect millions of people globally every year, often resulting in billions of dollars in losses and damages. Delegates from nine Asian countries gathered together to discuss Integrated Flood Risk Management at the IHE Delft for the Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week. Sponsored by ADB and organized by the Netherlands Water Partnership, this annual event allows organizations from the Dutch water sector to share their knowledge and experiences in various aspects of water management.
Organica-powered Wastewater Treatment Plant Read more about Organica-powered Wastewater Treatment Plant Traditional wastewater treatment plants are costly and inefficient. They consume massive amounts of energy and can negatively impact land values. This presentation shares a new way of treating wastewater, as used in Hungary, India, and Indonesia. This method, promoted by the Organica Water Company, has a smaller carbon footprint, consumes less energy, and produces less sludge.
Neeta Pokhrel Keywords water sector group Read more about Neeta Pokhrel Neeta Pokhrel, Chief of Water Sector Group, has over 25 years of experience working with ADB, private sector, water utilities, international consulting firms, and non-government organizations. She leads the strategic development of ADB’s water sector and provides knowledge management and implementation support to the operational departments to meet ADB’s goal a resilient and water secure Asia and the Pacific.