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

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.

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

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.