Cristina R. Velez
Knowledge and Communications Consultant, Asian Development Bank

Cristina R. Velez has developed knowledge and communications strategies and products for 15 years both in North America and in the Philippines. Her focus areas have been oceans and forests, clean energy and transportation technologies, food and water security, solid waste management, and post-Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) recovery and reconstruction. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Boston University. 

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Sustaining Tourism and Increasing Resilience through Better Planning of Coastal Cities

As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.

   Environment; Governance and public sector management
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Managing the Perfect Storm: How Healthy Ecosystems Increase Resilience

Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.

   Climate change; Environment
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 14: Life Below Water; Goal 15: Life on Land
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Declining Natural Capital: High Stakes for Asia and the Pacific

The widespread loss of natural ecosystems and biodiversity is much more than a conservation issue; countless lives and livelihoods depend on them.

   Climate change; Environment
   SDG: Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 14: Life Below Water; Goal 15: Life on Land