Community-Based Disaster Risk Management and Challenges in the Greater Mekong Subregion; Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project in Viet Nam Read more about Community-Based Disaster Risk Management and Challenges in the Greater Mekong Subregion; Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project in Viet Nam This presentation provides an overview of Asian Development Bank's Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project in Viet Nam. It explains the concept of community-based disaster risk management, and how ADB has utilized this approach in implementing its river basin disaster risk management project in the GMS.
Increasing Land and Water Productivity at Community-Level Using Remote Sensing Read more about Increasing Land and Water Productivity at Community-Level Using Remote Sensing This presentation introduces the Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) as a remote-sensing model for evapotranspiration. Through SEBAL, crop production and irrigation information can be sent to farmers through the use of technology. To be able to fully utilize this model, however, would require the establishment of public-private partnerships.
Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities Read more about Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities The Knowledge Partnership Forum brought together technology providers, city and community leaders, and staff of Asian Development Bank working on city and community development projects to exchange ideas on how knowledge partnerships can bolster the development of smart cities and communities.
Energy Management Read more about Energy Management This presentation examines the trends of water-related energy use in Australia, particularly in the City of Melbourne. The discussion on City West Water's (CWW) energy use highlights the impacts of water supply mix and customer usage. Energy management initiatives by customers and CWW, including future challenges, are presented.
Sewerage Transfer Operations Read more about Sewerage Transfer Operations This presentation provides a brief history of the sewerage system in the City of Melbourne in Australia. The bulk transfer system, level of service, and the challenges of Melbourne Water Corporation’s major sewerage system are discussed. The role of the company’s sewerage transfer team is also explained.
Max Anderson Keywords water water management Read more about Max Anderson Max Anderson was previously the Manager of Asset Strategy at City West Water. He has a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Caulfield Institute of Technology in Australia.
Microcredit for Sanitation: The Case of Sanitation Revolving Fund in Viet Nam Read more about Microcredit for Sanitation: The Case of Sanitation Revolving Fund in Viet Nam Learn the context and background in establishing a Sanitation Revolving Fund in Viet Nam. The fund is seen as an effective way to improve sanitation status of households, especially the poor, in both urban and rural areas in the country.
Building the Sanitation Market Read more about Building the Sanitation Market A global sanitation gap continues to exist at present. Access to sustainable sanitation can be achieved by delivering products and services along the entire value chain at scale, and ensuring that technologies and services meet users’ preferences and national requirements.