International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI)

Last week, ICSI's Risk & Resilience Director George M. Karagiannis, PhD, CEM® discussed people's selection of and trust toward warning information sources at the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Annual Workshop. ⚡Key takeaway: The preferred and most trusted warning information sources vary across countries, whereas warning recipients attempt to confirm warnings by seeking information from multiple sources and communications pathways. The presentation, co-authored by Gianluca Pescaroli and Sarah Dryhurst, drew from the findings of our project 'From perceptions to saving lives', funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation and implemented with UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR). The project seeks to operationalise the World Risk Poll by conducting statistical analysis of the Poll data to identify factors influencing people’s confidence in disaster-related information sources and their level of preparedness. ➡ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dGU5zJsN #disastermanagement #disasterriskreduction #earlywarningsystems #publicwarning

As we gear up for #COP29, we're excited to share updates on recent ICSI activity, including new initiatives, publication launches and a whirlwind of events from Montréal, New York City and Baku. See the latest below ⬇

ICSI Executive Director Savina Carluccio joined the University of Melbourne #ClimateTalks podcast with hosts Associate Professor Cathy Oke and Benjamin Jance IV Head of Research and Innovation at Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) to explore the enduring need for finance to catalyse climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban environments. The podcast features guest speakers: Joanna Masic Program Leader Planet, Infrastructure, Digital at The World Bank Group and Georges Youssef, Mayor of the municipality of Menjez in Morocco. 🎧 Take a listen here: https://lnkd.in/dMaXtXP3

Last month at the #Innovate4Cities conference, ICSI, in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), convened #engineers and #policymakers for a roundtable discussion addressing the critical task of scaling up adaptation finance in infrastructure. In the current landscape where climate change poses unprecedented challenges, effective collaboration between engineers and policymakers is essential for building resilient, sustainable infrastructure. Leaders from both fields gathered to explore how to bridge communication gaps, engage communities, and create financial models that attract investment for adaptation projects. This discussion was part of a roundtable series that is co-sponsored by Mott MacDonald and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and aims to bridge the gap between the engineering community and key decision-makers in adaptation financing, providing a collaborative environment to tackle some of the most pressing challenges around building climate resilience in infrastructure. ➡ Read key insights and takeaways from the discussion in this blog by Arabella Liu: https://lnkd.in/dXAdJmq5 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #AdaptationFinance #Engineering #PolicyMaking #Collaboration

Together with Lloyd's Register Foundation, we're looking for research, evidence and case studies of Nature-positive Engineering in action. See details and get in touch below!

By aligning engineering practices with nature, we can reduce risks posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation. These nature-aligned strategies foster long-term resilience, helping safeguard infrastructure and communities from increasingly frequent and severe environmental hazards, while maintaining rigorous safety standards throughout their lifecycle. Read more from Savina Carluccio below ⬇

As part of our Foresight Review on Nature-positive Engineering (NPE) with Lloyd's Register Foundation, we will be exploring current #research in the field, identifying emerging trends, and exploring what positive contribution #engineers can make now and in the future. We look forward to joining this dialogue on nature-positive climate action hosted by the High-Level Climate Champions and learning about relevant case studies, resources and evidence of NPE in action. ➡ Find out more about the Foresight Review: https://lnkd.in/eUGP4Zw8

The month of September saw us elevating and advocating for engineering-led change across the world. We started at the Innovate 4 Cities Conference, followed by New York Climate Week and - on the road to #COP29 - we will participate in #BakuClimateActionWeek. Our own Dr Darshana Godaliyadde, director of #Resilience4Ports, will speak at a session on #SustainableCities #ResilientInfrastructure on Day 1, 30 September 14:55-15:45 GMT+4. This expert panel will discuss the latest advancements in decarbonization and resilience in the construction industry and large infrastructure projects like ports and airports. 🌟 Moderator: Ms. Anna Soave, Head of Country Programme, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Azerbaijan 🌟 Speakers: - Dr. Paul Toyne, Head of Global Sustainability, Grimshaw - Dr. Taleh Ziyadov, Ph.D. (Cantab), Director General, Port of Baku - Kanika Dewan, Chair, Ka Ventures/Ka Design Atelier; President, Bramco Inc. Group - Dr Darshana Godaliyadde, Director, Resilience 4 Ports Initiative, International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) - Prashant Kapoor, Chief Industry Specialist Green Buildings and Green Cities, IFC - International Finance Corporation Dr Darshana Godaliyadde will highlight the urgency and importance of integrating resilience and adaptation in the development and operations for ports around the world, while delivering positive outcomes for communities and natural ecosystems. #engineeringchange #BCAW2024 #Climateactionnow #COP29

Our new paper on Understanding the Landscape of Global Engineering Capacity and Capability was launched at a panel session during #ClimateWeekNYC. The event, hosted by The COP Resilience Hub and kindly supported by the Berger Charitable Foundation, brought together thought leaders from across engineering and academia, to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: the critical shortage of engineering talent needed to build a more sustainable and resilient future. ➡ See key insights from the discussion: https://lnkd.in/dG_uqqGD

We are proud to launch our new position paper on Understanding the Landscape of Global Engineering Capacity and Capability. The paper: 🟢 Takes a comprehensive look at the current state of global engineering capacity and capability 🟢 Explores the necessity of reliably measuring the engineering workforce’s ability to plan, build, and manage infrastructure that aligns with the #SDGs. 🟢 Reviews existing data and research on the availability and competencies of engineers worldwide, focusing on the key themes of #sustainability, #resilience, #climatechange, and #sustainabledevelopment. 🟢 Reviews over 120 references and 100 capacity-building initiatives to assess how current education and training programmes address these crucial areas. 🟢 Highlights the evolving focus of engineering education on sustainability, resilience, and #climateaction. 🟢 Identifies 2 key gaps and makes 6 recommendations for action ➡ Download the paper here: https://lnkd.in/d33JBrXS #ClimateWeekNYC COP Resilience Hub Bentley Systems Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Jason Blackstock How to Change the World Cindy Pereira Cooper The Lemelson Foundation Engineering for One Planet Cindy Anderson Dina D'Ayala UCL Thomas "Tom" Lewis, PE, JD Clare Moberly Royal Academy of Engineering Jonathan Truslove Engineering Without Borders (EWB) Sofia Berger WSP Linda Bihire Bridges to Prosperity Marsia "Marsie" Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F.ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers Tej Gidda GHD Hans Hoyer IFEES - International Federation of Engineering Education Societies Nick Starkey Martin van Veelen The Geotechnical Division of SAICE (South African Institution of Civil Engineering) WFEO - World Federation of Engineering Organizations Mary Wells Savina Carluccio George M. Karagiannis, PhD, CEM® Gemma C. Jasmine Andean Katie Momber Billie Donovan Arabella Liu Robert Parlett