Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Climate change poses significant threats to existing and future infrastructure, necessitating adaptive strategies, sustainable planning, and investment in resilient infrastructure to protect economic assets, ensure public safety, and achieve sustainable development goals, making it relevant for Economy, Environment, and Disaster Management.
Infrastructure resilience refers to the ability of critical systems and assets (e.g., transportation, energy, buildings) to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptive events, including those exacerbated by climate change such as extreme weather, sea-level rise, and permafrost thaw.