Business Unusual for Resilient Urban Infrastructure Read more about Business Unusual for Resilient Urban Infrastructure The first webinar of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure for 2021 focused on "business unusual for resilient urban infrastructure”. The webinar brought together experts and practitioners to discuss opportunities to accelerate innovation for resilient urban infrastructure.
UCCRTF: Economics of Urban Resilience Read more about UCCRTF: Economics of Urban Resilience Matt Savage talked about measuring the benefits of investing in urban infrastructure resilience. He used as case UCCRTF’s work on examining the economics of urban resilience, which aims to build a sound business case drawn from country and local- level studies.
Matthew Savage Keywords resilient infrastructure urban disaster risks of infrastructure systems urban resilience Read more about Matthew Savage Mathew Savage is Director of Oxford Consulting Partners and a leading expert on the economics of resilience. He has undertaken economic appraisal on more than £2 billion of climate programming under the UK International Climate Fund, and developed guidance on value for money in resilience programming for the UK government. He is also currently seconded to the COP 26 team to support preparations for the UK Presidency. He has been involved in a number of studies looking at the economics of climate change at national and regional level in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Infrastructure for Urban Resilience: Integrating Gray and Nature-based Solutions Read more about Infrastructure for Urban Resilience: Integrating Gray and Nature-based Solutions Kerrie Burge discussed the role that nature-based solutions (NbS) play in making urban infrastructure not only resilient but also inclusive and sustainable.