ICE & ICSI reveal keynote speakers to deliver the first lecture in the 2022/23 Brunel International Lecture series.
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IPCC Explainer: The Science of Climate Change
Do you want to understand the latest IPCC report minus the report? An infographic created by John Lang explains the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report 2021-22.
Climate Investor Roadshow Starts in Africa
A series of regional forums kicked off in Addis Ababa this week, aimed at accelerating financial flows to the projects needed to accelerate financial flows to the projects needed to reduce emissions, build climate resilience and advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
ICSI welcomes Resilience First to its Board of Directors
ICSI is delighted to formally welcome Tom Lewis to the ICSI Board of Directors as a representative of Resilience First and the ELG.
The ICSI Summit 2022: convening critical players for transformative change in infrastructure
On 28 June we held the ICSI Summit 2022, a virtual event hosted by the Institution of Civil Engineers. Marking a milestone on the road to COP27, the ICSI Summit […]
PAS 2080 – Open for consultation
PAS 2080 – the standard for managing carbon in building and infrastructure – is currently open for review. The amended document will be published later in 2022, following public consultation this summer.
The Nature-Positive Race To Zero
Our relationship with nature will make or break the race to a resilient zero-emission future.
ICSI Summit to focus on transformative change for infrastructure
The recent reports from the UN’s climate science body, the IPCC, show that the timeframes for addressing climate change are narrowing and the next eight years will be critical. With […]
Catalyzing transformative urban water resilience projects
By the Climate Champions Team Have you ever imagined a world without water? For many on the African continent, it is not a dream but a devastating reality. Water is […]
The opportunity to invest in sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure
Authors: Andy Deacon and Savina Carluccio Scaling up and improving urban infrastructure can deliver considerable social, economic and environmental benefits. Yet, there is a significant gap between identifying projects for […]
What is the Low Carbon Concrete Routemap and what does it mean for you?
This article was authored by Paul Astle, Associate at Ramboll, and was originally published on the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) website at this link. What is the Low Carbon […]
5 ways civil engineers can put the COP26 pledges into action
Image caption: COP26 introduced pledges that are changing the way the civil engineering industry works. Image credit: Rafapress/Shutterstock This article was authored by Prof. Jim Hall, professor of climate and […]
The Science on Mitigation of Climate Change
By Nigel Topping, UN High-Level Climate Action Champion for COP26 | April 11, 2022 The more we use our proven low-carbon solutions to cut emissions within the 2020s, the greater […]
Pushing the boundaries of innovation to protect the world’s water resources
Each year on March 22, we celebrate World Water Day to highlight the importance of fresh water and advocate for the sustainable management of our freshwater resources. This year’s theme […]
Meaningful measurement for whole-life carbon in infrastructure: a report from The Carbon Project
Some 70% of carbon emissions worldwide can be linked to infrastructure. Civil engineers, as the designers, builders and maintainers of this infrastructure, have a duty to minimise the harmful impacts […]