The Climate Council has developed a map that allows you to explore the risk profile of your suburb providing percentage exposure of properties to damage from a range of climate influenced hazards under three scenarios – low, medium, high risk. Check how your property fits in this risk profile. Access the tool here.
The report on “Global Study on Disaster Resilience of Airports Phase 1 – Understanding the Current State of Practice of Disaster Risk Management and Resilience” was released at the recent CDRI – International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure held 4 and 5 April 2023. The report provides key insights into the current climate resilience practices of airports and perceived gaps and anticipates future risks. Also provides some actionable recommendations to strengthen airport resilience. You can download the report here.
The AM Council SRiAM Special Interest Group has developed a white paper on Embedding Sustainability Principles in Asset Management – Key Considerations and is now seeking feedback on the paper.
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“Recent relentless weather events along the east coast of Australia reinforce that we must be preparing our assets to be resilient, sustainable and capable of continuing to deliver value and outcomes into the future.”
Toby Horstead – Chair, Asset Management Council.
Read Toby’s statement from the recent Asset Management in Government Symposium on the importance of focusing on sustainability and resilience in the year ahead here.
Engineers Australia attended COP27. Download a summary report on EA’s engagement effort at COP27 and outcomes by Mark Bonner, EA’s Head of Climate Change here.
CSIRO published a report “Our Future World “ in July 2022 https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/data/our-future-world that outlines the following 7 global megatrends: