HIA Case Studies and Transboundary Health Issues Read more about HIA Case Studies and Transboundary Health Issues This presentation showcases Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) undertaken as part of pilot projects from key infrastructure sectors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including urban development, transport, energy, water, and social development. Challenges, priorities, and key issues arising are also presented.
EFlows Case Studies and Review Read more about EFlows Case Studies and Review With a decision tree as guide, this presentation cites EFlows case studies and assessments, including a proposed inlet array design, hydropower plants, and river zoning.
Contemporary Concepts in Water Management and Impacts of Development on Local Hydrology Read more about Contemporary Concepts in Water Management and Impacts of Development on Local Hydrology Contemporary concepts in water management include use versus consumption, virtual water, and a hierarchy of water requirements. This presentation describes these concepts as well as managing competition in water use, what water management should focus on, infrastructure development and hydrology, and agricultural water management.
The Practicalities of Managing EFlows Assessments Read more about The Practicalities of Managing EFlows Assessments This presentation discusses the evolution of thinking about hydropower, specifically upstream impacts; compliance of EFlows with performance standards; the rise in consideration of EFlows; engaging affected communities; a logframe for EFlows assessment; establishing project context; setting up an EFlows assessment tool; analyzing alternatives; and drafting and implementing an EFlows management plan.
Environmental Flows: Concepts and Methods Read more about Environmental Flows: Concepts and Methods Rivers are an interconnected and interdependent living system. This presentation defines Environmental (EFlows) as it relates to ecosystems, its main aspects, assessment methods, and the benefits of increased scale and detail.
Cate Brown Keywords animals assessment ecosystem environment fish hydrology plants pollution river sediment sustainability wastewater water Read more about Cate Brown Cate Brown is an extraordinary professor at the University of the Western Cape.
A Practical Introduction to Water Quality Modeling Read more about A Practical Introduction to Water Quality Modeling Water quality models can aid in planning and in assessing the environmental impacts of project-generated pollution. This presentation explains the uses, purposes, limitations, and components of water quality models; their application in the review of ADB-funded projects, with case studies as examples; water quality data collection and assuring data quality; interpretation of model results; the challenges and opportunities in water quality; and the terms of reference for a water quality modeling consultant.
Gerard Pijcke Keywords ADB projects consultant data data collection environment pollution wastewater water water quality Read more about Gerard Pijcke
Training Course on Pollution, Health, and Safety Management in ADB Projects: Water Management Module Read more about Training Course on Pollution, Health, and Safety Management in ADB Projects: Water Management Module Water pollution has been increasing in Asia, resulting in economic losses, health problems, and damage to aquatic systems. ADB-financed projects must not only meet environment safeguard requirements in water quality impacts; they must also incorporate environmental sustainability into project design.
Francesco Ricciardi Keywords environment fish water Read more about Francesco Ricciardi Mr. Francesco Ricciardi has more than 12 years of experience in Europe, Asia and South America. He has worked for private and public entities as an environmental advisor for Major Infrastructures and Power Plants developments, including Ports and Renewable Energies, and Environmental Policies implementation. Francesco has a vast knowledge of Safeguard Standards, policies and regulatory frameworks for impact assessment, industry best practices, biodiversity assessment, regional and international regulations and policies, and scientific communication to non-specialist audiences.