ICSI participate in a side event at the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. The session focussed on Enhancing Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Governance and was led by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
The Value of Systemically Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Dr Tom Dolan shares his latest thinking on the value of systemically resilient infrastructure systems as a foundation upon which wider societal resilience can be built.
CALL FOR CASE STUDIES – The Climate Resilient Infrastructure Report: A Focus on Nature
We are excited to announce a call for contributions to our second issue of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure report. Submissions are open until 31 August.
Our Shared Understanding: a circular economy in the built environment
Mark Enzer and Melissa Zannoco explore what is required of the built environment in order to transition towards a circular economy.
Ghost Towns No More – How to make cities more resilient
A summary of the conversation at an event held by Resilience First and Jacobs on rethinking urban resilience for the 21st century.
Shared Understanding moves industry towards a circular built environment
‘Our Shared Understanding: a circular economy in the built environment’, unites the industry for a sustainable future, where we live within our planet’s capacity to provide resources and handle waste.
ICSI publishes Climate Resilient Infrastructure Report: A focus on implementation
ICSI is delighted to have published a new annual publication that reports progress on the implementation of climate resilient infrastructure, and showcases best-practice case studies and initiatives from around the world.
Accelerating implementation of DRR and resilience in infrastructure at the UNDRR Risk Reduction Hub
ICSI is delighted to be hosting an event at the UNDRR Risk Reduction Hub in partnership with the ICE, WFEO, and Resilience Rising, entitled ‘Accelerating Implementation of DRR and Resilience in Infrastructure’.
ELG to hold Executive Roundtable at Global Coastal Cities Summit 2023
The Engineering Leadership Group (ELG) is delighted to invite its members to join a roundtable on the role of urban infrastructure in the transition to net-zero economy, in partnership with Mumbai First.
7 ways engineers are key to Disaster Risk Reduction and resilience efforts
David Smith, chair of the sustainable, resilient infrastructure expert community, breaks down findings from a recent ICSI and ICE report.
Climate Adaptation: Acting in the near-term to Make Infrastructure More Resilient in the long-term
George M. Karagiannis explores climate adaptation actions that can improve the resilience of our infrastructure, reducing asset damage and disruption to communities.
Engineering Leadership Group launches new Manifesto ahead of World Engineering Day
One year after the establishment of the Engineering Leadership Group (ELG), the group launches its Manifesto.
Engineers’ voice crucial to Disaster Risk Reduction efforts, says new report
ICSI and ICE have launched a new report offering input to the Sendai Framework’s Mid-term Review and delivering an engineering perspective on how to better prevent and plan for disasters.
ICSI to co-host Engineering Leadership Group Executive Roundtable at MIPIM 2023
The Engineering Leadership group invites key stakeholder organisations to join a roundtable on advancing resilient, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure futures, co-hosted by ICSI, Resilience First and Arup.
UNDRR Survey on Living with Disabilities and Disasters
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk (UNDRR) is conducting a survey that has been designed for a person living with a disability or a caregiver to share their thoughts on living with disasters.