Main Presentation of Session 1: A Country-scale View on IFRM and Applications of Global Datasets

This presentation provides an overview of the following:

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  2. Comparative assessment of flood risk across eight countries by Anthony Green, IFRM Specialist, JBA Consulting
  3. Application of NIRA Tool for Nepal, Pakistan & Indonesia by Barry Hankin, Flood Modeler, and Hazard Mapping Specialist, JBA Consulting
  4. Using NIRA for the prioritization of IFRM investments in Indonesia by Barry Hankin, Flood Modeler, and Hazard Mapping Specialist, JBA Consulting

Blair Spendelow

Blair is a modelling and flood risk specialist with over 17-years’ experience in flood risk and infrastructure design projects. Blair has worked on resilience, design, and environmental studies through Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. Blair’s original master's degree was centered on coastal geomorphology and has since focused broadly on metocean design, resilience, and the environmental impact of coastal infrastructure.

Barry Hankin

Dr. Barry Hankin is JBA’s Head of Environmental Modelling specializing in integrated modelling across urban-green and NBS.  He is an award-winning expert in modelling NBS, and a widely published co-investigator on the Natural Environment Research Council (UK) NBS research program.  Using his unique combination of skills in whole-system modelling and integrated risk analysis, he has evaluated the resilience of measures to enhance natural capital across urban and rural areas at local and national scales.

Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management

This webinar sought to engage with flood managers, decision-makers, technical specialists, and ADB program professionals for an exchange of ideas and experiences directed toward strengthening the practice of flood management across Asia.

The webinars were conducted in a series of five 90-minute sessions held over 5 weeks starting from 09 March 2022.