aRe yoU Water Resilient?

The “aRe yoU Water Resilient (RUWR)?” initiative is a collaborative platform spearheaded by Water Sector Group to support ADB members to become water-secure and resilient. The RUWR initiative aims to bring about a transformational shift toward water security and resilience in developing member countries through a participatory approach among partners and stakeholders.

0:00 - Water is the primary medium through which we will feel the effects of climate change
0:24 - Example in West Bengal, one of the most climate-vulnerable areas in the planet
0:39 - Example in Guraidhoo Island, residents are threatened by encroaching water and soil erosion
0:59 - Water demand in Uzbekistan is rising due to population and economic growth while water supply is decreasing
1:08 - Example in Ullal, India, where communities are threatened by shoreline erosion
1:30 - Introduction to "aRe yoU Water Resilent?"
2:07 - Innovative satellite imagery solutions for continuous water supply in West Bengal
2:37 - Smart Water strategy in Uzbekistan
3:01 - Breakwater realignment design in Ullal, India
3:22 - RUWR's collaborative platform and hub

Attached link

Taxonomy

• Climate Change Resilience