MSDI hosted a delegation of Indonesian Government officials in September, led by His Excellency Mr Suharso Monoarfa (Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning and Head of the National Development Planning Agency).
Sharing ideas on improving climate resilience in the Mekong region
Mekong Environmental Resilience week (13–15 September 2023) brought together researchers, development partners and policy makers to share knowledge and perspectives, and explore ways to collaborate on critical water, energy and climate issues in the Mekong Region.
Getting on the ground at RUCaS case study sites – Bangkok, Thailand
Our international and national team members were on the ground at On Nut in Bangkok in May, to better understand the site and the groups with a stake in transforming it into a multifunctional green space.
Getting on the ground at RUCaS case study sites – Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Cambodia
Following on from our successful mission to Bangkok, Thailand in May, RUCaS team members visited Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Cambodia in June. Like Bangkok, the focus was getting a deeper understanding of context and stakeholders by visiting case study sites, to better understand the opportunities, the challenges and most importantly, the vision of the people on the ground.
Using mainstream media to spread important water sensitive messages
Using mainstream media to spread important water sensitive messages
SIMPaCT project wins 2 trophies at the 2023 IoT Awards
The CRCWSC’s Scenario Tool is an integral part of the SIMPaCT project, highlighting the valuable role smart water technologies play in creating climate-resilient urban centres
Green and Resilient Urban Futures Design Competition – Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
RUCaS will join the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering – Faculty of Architecture (HUCE FAP) and ICEM teams in a collaboration to bring nature-based solutions into their city campus. Under the Green Cities project supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ICEM is leading a design competition for HUCE students to revision and rehabilitate an abandoned site on campus.
Case study visits in Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Cambodia
International and national team members will visit case study sites and meet with stakeholders in June 2023.
Case study visit in Thailand
Our international and national team members were on site at On Nut, the site of our firs case study. Our vision is to work with Thai colleagues to transform an urban landfill site into a multifunctional forest and wetland park that provides recreational and environmental benefits.
Seeing water sensitive solutions in practice
A recent visit by the Mayor of Kunshan prompted discussions about maximising opportunities to see water sensitive solutions in practice.