Engineering action for climate, nature and people
Placing infrastructure and engineers at the heart of climate action
Resilient infrastructure is critical to addressing climate change, nature loss and inclusivity gaps. As infrastructure needs grow, so too does the need for climate-literate engineers. We urgently need practitioners with the right skills, in the right places. ICSI is the voice of these engineers; a global coalition putting them at the forefront of climate action.
The world is entering a defining phase of infrastructure development
75%
of the infrastructure needed by 2050 is yet to be built
Today’s decisions will lock in either resilience or vulnerability for decades
We urgently need to
Mitigate and strive to keep warming below 1.5°C
Adapt for a fast-approaching 2°C world
Build resilience for a future where warming could exceed 3°C.
To solve systemic problems, we need systemic solutions.
Our mission is to mobilise an engineering-led coalition to make resilience and sustainability a cornerstone of every decision in the infrastructure lifecycle in communities around the globe.
We work to embed climate resilience across the following priority areas:
Guidance, Tools & Standards
Engineering Leadership
Funding & Finance
Policy & Governance
Featured projects
A multi-stakeholder, whole-system approach in the global maritime sector that seeks to enhance the resilience of ports and the communities that rely on them.
Championing engineering practices that protect, restore, and enhance natural systems, delivering measurable gains for nature alongside societal wellbeing and need.
Delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure will depend on a new generation of engineers capable of designing systems that are climate-resilient, inclusive and nature-positive.
Engineering action, together.
We break down silos between engineers, policymakers, investors, academics, NGOs and businesses, to spur action on mitigation, adaptation, and resilience measures. Our partners are critical to our mission.
Ways you can get involved
No single organisation can tackle these challenges alone. Join the coalition and be part of the global movement for sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure.
Join our Action Track groups to advance systemic change to unlock infrastructure investment and accelerate delivery of sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Play a strategic role in shaping and advancing ICSI’s work. By supporting ICSI through core funding, you enable independent, collaborative action that delivers real-world impact.
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