Peter Droogers

Dr. Peter Droogers is an expert on integrated water resources management at different spatial scales with an emphasis on climate change. His current activities include climate risk assessment for ADB and World Bank projects, focusing on assessing climate risks and analyzing potential adaptation strategies. He uses the latest IPCC climate projections combined with downscaling techniques and simulation modeling. Outputs are aimed at practical use for project developers and water managers.

Measures for Strengthening Resilience of Infrastructure

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.