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Note: The comment period has ended for the draft connects2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the draft 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the Air Quality Conformity Analysis (AQCA) Report. We will not be recording any further replies. Thanks to all who participated! Environmental hazards such as floods and storms can have an impact on our transportation system. These impacts, such as road closures, can be worse when areas vulnerable to hazards are not made a priority. That is why we are working with environmental resource partners to implement the connects2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. They can help us to pick improvements that make our road system more resilient to hazards. Give us your thoughts about Environmental Hazard Resiliency in the comments below - we will record it as part of the official review. You can also Read the full plan and comment here: https://lnkd.in/eZcnY6qz

Did I pioneer this? For the first time, in 2018/19 I developed the scope for climate change data to be incorporated into the hydrologic and hydro-climate assessment for the Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy (RWS), the first inland water strategy. This was the information that informed a 20-30 year water availability plan for the region. The approach was also expanded across 11 other regions. The concept behind the RWS was to develop a dynamic plan for a dynamic resource, unlike the static WSPs. It was also to review how water is allocated across NSW, including exploring options of moving away from a ‘boom & bust’ operation to keeping water in storages for longer, e.g. for critical needs. Earlier this month, the NSW Government committed to “taking steps to plan for the impacts of climate change by reviewing the way water is managed in NSW”. The latest commitment by NSW Government is an important step in ensuring water resources across the state are managed sustainably and through employing a holistic approach.

Thanks to $8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has developed new high-resolution land cover data to boost coastal resilience. The new land cover data is 900 times more detailed than previous data, and will allow local leaders to improve planning for sea level rise, flooding, and other climate impacts.  https://lnkd.in/e354wqZr

How long will it last? ICF systems have been used to construct buildings for over 50 years and today the application and materials used have generally remained the same. That means you can find an abundance of statistical data and research papers to demonstrate longevity, environmental credentials and disaster resilience. Good to know! https://lnkd.in/eQFSiNkD

With the State Water Project's future trajectory, many question the viability of certain water projects such as the Delta tunnel. Thoughts from Jeffrey Michael and Peter Gleick below. "Jeffrey Michael, a public policy professor at University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, challenged the state’s financial estimates in a recent report, saying the state omitted substantial costs. His analysis found that building the tunnel would be significantly more expensive than other water supply alternatives." "Peter Gleick, the Pacific Institute’s senior fellow and co-founder, said state officials are drawing the wrong conclusions from the analysis by doubling down on multibillion-dollar projects like the tunnel and Sites, 'which seem certain to have less water to allocate in the future, and which do nothing to protect threatened Bay-Delta ecosystems.'" Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gY8FiWkm #CAwater #ProDelta

In a new opinion piece, Mohammed Mahmoud, PhD, Water Management and Climate Adaptation Expert, reflects on the role of water in shaping the socio-economic development of the Middle East. Regional examples illustrate that water management is not only constrained to issues of supply and demand; when overlayed with climate challenges, water management becomes a proxy for addressing other connected issues in the region. https://lnkd.in/daaZWZRg #WaterSecurity #WaterManagement

The EPA’s February 28 announcement of $3 billion in federal funding for US ports includes $2.28 billion for zero emissions equipment and vehicles, as a well as $150 million for climate and air quality planning including “emissions inventories, strategy analysis, community engagement, and resiliency measure identification.” Like other climate infrastructure public funding programs, the Clean Ports Program supports both emissions reduction goals and preparation measures for climate-driven change. Ports represent a crucial intermodal vulnerability in US supply chains and related economic activity, as extreme weather and costal flooding threaten the long-term viability of America’s ports. Disruption comparable to 2020’s COVID supply chain problems could become endemic without adequate adaptation to climate risk in coastal cities, and Clean Ports funding offers cities an opportunity to develop infrastructure enhancements to prepare for these outcomes. Read more from the EPA here https://lnkd.in/dmY3eQcb #epa #policy

Today, BCFSA released the findings from its 2023 consultation on natural catastrophes and climate-related risks (“NCCR”) and the impacts of these risks on each of the segments BCFSA regulates. Read the report here: https://ow.ly/9aQe50SBJzP

The individual testimony is from the Environmental Standing committee first panel on Fresh water by Mr. Oliver Brandes There are five elements to building a 21st-century water act. Number 1 Enable, enhance and require the ability to predict and respond to water problems. This will help protect people, communities and infrastructure from a changing hydrology. Number two is advanced reconciliation. This is fundamental. It is consistent with the TRC and UNDRIP . It is fundamental for impact and process—for example, employing a co-drafting process. Number three is integrated river basin planning and management that protects, restores and maintains the ecological integrity of the nation's waters. Number four is a 21st century transboundary water management institution, and number five is designating a national water fund. B.C. offers us a good model in its watershed security fund. It manages water for the well-being and prosperity of current and future generations. https://lnkd.in/gQfUEiCS https://lnkd.in/g9bw4evT see page 1 Mr. Brandes is the first speaker on Feb 8, 2024

⛑ Workshop 📌 5/6/24 - Brussels CLIMAAX and MYRIAD-EU projects will held a joint session at the 8th European Civil Protection Forum entitled "Reducing Risks Together: Bridging Disaster-Resilience & Climate-Adaptation Strategies". Daniel Sempere-Torres will shed light on the importance of aligning disaster risk reduction with climate change risk assessment and adaptation while Silvia Torresan will showcase examples of how climate change risks have been integrated in disaster risk assessment. Following the presentations, discussions in smaller groups will focus on the five EU Disaster Resilience Goals: anticipation, preparation, alert, response, and security [more info → https://lnkd.in/dnSuDUHB] ✒ Registration closes 15/4/24: https://lnkd.in/dtJBK4gK #EUCivProForum #CivilProtection #Innovation #UCPM #ClimateRiskAssessment #resilience #climateadaptation #funds4regions #MissionClimate #MIP4Adapt