Alexander Nash
Urban Development Specialist, Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank

Alex Nash is a chartered chemical engineer specializing in water and wastewater engineering, urban development, water resource and environmental management, project preparation, PPPs and economic regulation. He has worked in the water sector since 2003 on projects in Australia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East ,and Asia.

Summary

Achieving Urban Resilience Calls for Business Unusual

Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.

   Climate change; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 13: Climate Action
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Transforming Asian Cities Using Water Sensitive Urban Design

This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.

   Viet Nam; Environment; Urban development; Water
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure