The Climate Resilient Infrastructure Report series was first launched in May 2023 in an effort to report progress on the state of climate-resilient infrastructure and showcase best-practice case studies and initiatives from around the world. The series contributes directly to the UNFCCC Race to Resilience campaign, which seeks to catalyse action by nonstate actors to build the resilience of 4 billion people from vulnerable groups and communities to climate risks by 2030.
Issue 3, A Focus on Technology, showcases platforms, tools and emerging digital technologies that advance climate-resilient infrastructure, as well as projects and initiatives that have incorporated them. The report explores how digital technologies can enhance decision-making for climate resilience and adaptation using the resilience phases prepare/respond/recover/adapt as framing. For example, by modelling physical climate risks and impacts, providing an assessment of the condition of existing infrastructure, or supporting efficient and reliable decision-making, before, during and after hazard events.
With over 50 contributions, the report highlights case studies that elevate the agenda for resilience and adaptation across all infrastructure sectors and showcase best-practice examples of technology applications that build resilience and sustainability. It features tools, approaches, resources and capacity-building initiatives that can empower practitioners and local communities to embrace and harness technology to advance climate-resilient infrastructure. We shine a light on collaborative initiatives that champion diversity in problem-solving, leading to holistic, transferable and people-centred solutions, in addition to spotlighting a number of SMEs that are leading the way in developing tech solutions for climate action. Through this myriad of contributions, the work highlighted in this report has contributed to building the resilience of over 119m people worldwide.
