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PS 1.3 Strengthening the Resilience of ASEAN Rivers

02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Auditorium Hall 3

(Track 1: Landscape Approaches for Resilient River Basins)

This session will establish regional foundations for resilient river basins by defining key diagnostic needs, project preparation pathways, and priority assistance across the SEARRI pillars. It will also outline shared principles for long‑term basin sustainability and gather country‑specific examples to guide future SEARRI support and ASEAN engagement.

Opening

Keynote: What is happening with ASEAN river basins?

Briefing: SEA RRI Overview
Eric Quincieu, Principal Water Resources Specialist, SD2-AFNR, ADB

Interactive Segment: “Know Your Participants”

Participant Instructions

Facilitator Guide

Table Discussion Round 1: Common Elements and Country Examples

  • Pillar 1 Table: Foundations
    Facilitators: FAO
  • Pillar 2 Table: Investments and Preparation
    Facilitators: Eric Quincieu, Principal Water Resources Specialist, SD2-AFNR, ADB
  • Pillar 3 Table: Sustainability and O&M
    Facilitators: Eva Abal, Strategic Adviser, International River Foundation

Gallery Walk / Swap

Table Discussion Round 2: Integration and Refinement

Speakers

  • Eric Quincieu

    Principal Water Resources Specialist, SD2-AFNR

    Asian Development Bank

  • Eva Abal

    Strategic Adviser

    International River Foundation

  • Waleed Hassan Abouelhassan

    Land and Water Officer (Water Resources Management)

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations