Measures for Strengthening Resilience of Infrastructure
9 December 2020

The final event in season one of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure showcased solutions for enhancing climate and disaster resilience in the following areas: infrastructure design standards, nature-based solutions, and early warning systems. Global and regional experts shared brief ‘burst’ talks on each topic, with opportunities for audience questions and discussion throughout.

This Webinar was part of Season 1 of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure series.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentation 1 Climate Sense on Resilient Infrastructure
This presentation gives an overview of Climate Sense’s good practices and practical examples and standards in resilient infrastructure designs.
John Dora
Presentation 2 Climate Adjustments to Road Design
This presentation shares Loughborough University’s practices and procedures for incorporating climate change allowances in design.
Robert Wilby
Presentation 3 Optimizing Infrastructure Investments
This presentation shares insights on Deltares’ resilient and nature-inclusive infrastructure.
Bregje van Wesenbeeck
Presentation 4 Early Warning Systems and Infrastructures
This presentation gives an overview of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard EWS for Africa and Asia or RIMES.
Carlyne Yu

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Belinda Hewitt

ADB Organizer/s

  • Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Disaster Risk Management
  • Urban Development