The document summarizes Dr. Thomas Panella's presentation on ADB's support for water security in Asia, addressing climate change impacts. It outlines ADB's regional convening role and technical and financing support through grants, loans, and partnerships. Examples provided include projects in Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia that employ climate modeling and adaptation strategies to strengthen resilience of water sectors and promote integrated water resources management. The document discusses opportunities for deeper cooperation between ADB and GWP on mainstreaming water security in operations and projects.

1. GWP Network Meeting and Consulting Partners Meeting Radisson BLU Arlandia Hotel, Stockholm Sweden 4 September 2010ADB, GWP and Water SecurityDr. Thomas PanellaPrincipal Water Resources Management SpecialistAsian Development Bank, Southeast Asia Regional DepartmentIndonesia Resident Mission

2. ADB’s Modalities to Address Water SecurityConvening Power and Regional Dialogue: Asian Water Development Outlook 2010, Asia-Pacific Water Forum and Summits – Steering Group on Water and Climate Change, Greater Mekong Subgroup, Regional Knowledge Hubs, Network of Asian River Basin Organizations, special conference, etc.Grant Technical Assistance – Regional and Country Focused:For capacity and institutional development, policy and advisory services, technical and analytical work, and project and program preparation, or blend of the aboveFinancing – Loans and Grants – Infrastructure Focused: Project lending for water projects, Program loans for policy reform, Climate Change Trust Fund, Clean Technology Fund, GEF, leverage bilateral grant financing

3. Asia – Water Insecurity and Climate Change

4. Approach to Water Insecurity and Climate Change – 3 IsClimate Change InformationProjecting climate change impacts for water resources – downscaling, modelingImpact AssessmentsIdentify vulnerability and risks (mapping) for river basins and citiesAdaptation strategies andInvestmentsInvestments in infrastructure, capacity development, and institutions to mitigate risks and promote adaptation

5. ADB and Partners Supporting Water Security with Climate Change Regional TA – “Promoting Climate Change Adaptation in Asia and the Pacific” (Vietnam, Nepal)

6. TA and Loan – “Strengthening the Resilience of Khulna Water Sector of Climate Change (Bangladesh)” “Khulna Water Supply and Sanitation Project”

7. TA and Loan - “Citarum Integrated Water Resources Management Investment Program”RETA: Promoting Climate Change Adaptationin Asia and the PacificHo Chi Minh City (HCMC): Adaptation to Climate ChangeObjective: Assist HCMC in developing effective climate adaptation approaches

8. ADB in collaboration with HCMC Peoples Committee & Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

9. Among the world’s cities most likely to be severely affected by climate change

10. Large, rapidly growing population (6.3 million)

11. Economically important: 23% of Viet Nam’s GDP

12. Very low elevation: 40%-45% below 1m MSL

13. Tidal flooding, storm surges

14. Saline intrusion

15. Periodic droughtHo Chi Minh City: Adaptation to Climate ChangeClimate change projection: 2050 high emissions scenario (A2)

16. Inundation mapping to assess flood control options on: - exposed population - transportation infrastructure - water supply & sanitation - agriculture, natural ecosystems Examine ecosystem-based adaptation approaches in addition to infrastructure: - mangrove, salt marsh - upstream natural systems Strategy and investment options for climate change adaptationTA: Strengthening the Resilience of Khulna Water Sector to Climate Change (Bangladesh)•National vulnerabilities to Climate Change: - Flooding - Drought - Sea Level Rise – very low area• Third largest city in Bangladesh - population of 1.4 million (2007) - Shortage of water supply (currently relying on shallow groundwater aquifers) - Increased urban flooding - Drainage congestion

17. Strengthening the Resilience of Khulna Water Sector to Climate Change• Technical Assistance aligns with Bangladesh’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (2008)• ADB assistance for adaptation investment projects with Institute for Water Modeling, Bangladesh: - City Regional Development Project (2010) - drainage, salinity control - Khulna Water Supply Project (2011) – others to follow