25 Sep 2024
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has published a new report calling for the Government to set clear standards of resilience that infrastructure operators must maintain in the face of sudden shocks. The NIC says that climate change and related weather extremes, alongside a heightened reliance on digital technologies, mean that the UK faces increased risks […]
23 Jul 2024
Last week saw the publication of the London Climate Resilience Review, chaired by Emma Howard Boyd CBE. The Review provides an assessment of London’s climate resilience and makes 50 recommendations for action to guide London’s preparations for more frequent and intense climate impacts. The Mayor of London has accepted those recommendations that apply to City […]
14 May 2024
The ICE has recognised 31 individuals with the new title of Resilience Champions for demonstrating that their projects are helping to build an inclusive, resilient and sustainable world. The programme, launched last summer by ICE President Prof Anusha Shah, aims to showcase best practice and inspire others working across the infrastructure and built environment industry. It aligns closely […]
20 Dec 2023
The National Audit Office has published a new report looking at how well-prepared the country is for future extreme weather events. The report sets out how central government coordinates, leads, supports and assures local activity, but does not cover local responses, such as local response plans. It also does not cover arrangements in the devolved […]
29 Nov 2023
EurEau, which represents national drinking and waste water service providers from 32 countries, has published its Water Resilience Strategy for Europe (Our vision for our water’s future). Here’s a summary….. Our society, economy, environment and health depend on each of us having access to reliable, clean and affordable water every day. Your European water services […]
22 Nov 2023
Nature-based solutions, such as restoring wetlands in flood-prone areas or green infrastructure to reduce heat island effects in cities, need to be scaled up and expanded to help Europe better cope with the impacts of climate change. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing assesses the current state of such climate adaptation projects and how they […]
01 Nov 2023
Ofwat has published the Monitoring Financial Resilience (MFR) report 2022-23, which aims “to promote a focus on efficient investment that secures long-term resilience and delivers long-term value for money for customers and the environment”. According to the report, the water sector has attracted £4.6bn in additional money from shareholders since 2020, helping to improve the […]
18 Oct 2023
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure has published the Global Infrastructure Resilience Report. The biennial report addresses a crucial void in the ongoing discourse on infrastructure resilience by providing a compelling argument from economic, financial, and political perspectives for prioritizing investments in resilience. It brings together an unprecedented collection of evidence, delivering a strong case […]
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