Urban development


Tale of Two Islands: How West Java and Penang Stay Resilient amid Climate Change
Local government leaders flex political muscle as they lean on technology and tap green financing and other innovative approaches to bolster resilience against climate change and other disruptions.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Urban development, Information and communications technology, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate change and disaster risk management

Take Advantage of Opportunities Opened by Digital Acceleration
Although technology is not a silver bullet, capitalizing on digital solutions is critical to sustainable growth.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Education, Health, Finance, Urban development, 2022 Videos

ADB Finances Electric Ferries in Thailand—First in Southeast Asia
The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 18,900 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year.

Tags: Transportation, Energy, Information and communications technology, Urban development, Thailand

Distributed Renewable Energy: A Pathway for Resilient Recovery in Cities
This report focuses on the practical steps cities can take to turn renewable energy systems that generate and distribute power independently into resilient infrastructure that creates benefits.

Tags: Energy, Urban development, SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management

Mobilize Resources to Transform Cities into Engines of Sustainable Growth
Municipal governments should assess, enhance, and deploy their revenue streams to make their cities more sustainable.

Tags: Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals, Economy, Governance and public sector management, 2022 Videos

Building Tokyo into a City That Is 'Sustainable into the Future'
The plan entails three pillars: green, digital, and inclusive.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Energy, Environment, Economy, Urban development, Gender and development, 2022 Videos

Political Will Key to Making Cities Resilient
Political leaders need to be able to implement initiatives and make policy changes that will ensure cities are livable.

Tags: Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals, 2022 Videos, Environment, Indonesia, Malaysia

Seize Opportunities to Rebuild Tourism and Reimagine Cities of the Future, Say Leaders at SEADS 2022
The pandemic is an opportunity to rebuild and reimagine tourism and cities so they are more sustainable, inclusive, and less susceptible to shocks.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Tourism, Urban development, Education, Environment

Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World
This report is based on a webinar that examined the challenges faced by cities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights policy actions stakeholders need to adopt to make cities more resilient.

Tags: Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals

Four Teams to Make Final Pitch in ADB Smart Cities Hackathon
The event will be streamed live on Friday and is open to the public.

Tags: Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals

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