Atlantic Canada
Climate Network
Infrastructure Resilience
“Once the renewable infrastructure is built, the fuel is free forever. Unlike carbon-based fuels, the wind and the sun and the earth itself provide fuel that is free, in amounts that are effectively limitless.”
– Al Gore, Former US Vice President, Nobel Laureate and Author
How does infrastructure intersect with climate?
Infrastructure resilience is closely intertwined with climate change as it aims to mitigate and adapt to its impacts. As climate change intensifies, infrastructure systems face increased risks from extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and other climate-related hazards. Building resilient infrastructure involves designing, constructing, and maintaining systems that can withstand and recover from these challenges. This includes strategies such as elevating structures, implementing green infrastructure, improving drainage systems, and strengthening coastal defenses. Enhancing infrastructure resilience not only reduces the vulnerability of communities and critical services to climate impacts but also ensures long-term sustainability and economic stability. By integrating climate considerations into infrastructure planning and investing in resilient solutions, we can enhance the resilience of our built environment and better protect lives, property, and essential services from the changing climate.
Working on Infrastructure
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Here are some Atlantic-based non-profit organizations looking at infrastructure resilience.
