Integrating Climate Resilience into Infrastructure

Webinar series under the project of Africa–China climate adaptation knowledge exchange

This session will focus on the scientific assessment and identification of climate risks, as well as the systematic integration of these risk dimensions throughout the design, investment, and management of infrastructure projects.

Event description

Global Center on Adaptation China Office (GCA China), in collaboration with the Environmental Development Center (EDC) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), will organize three online webinars under the project of China-Africa Knowledge Exchange. These events will focus on integrating climate resilience into infrastructure.

The first webinar, “Integrating Climate Risk dimension into Resilient Infrastructure” . This session will focus on the scientific assessment and identification of climate risks, as well as the systematic integration of these risk dimension throughout the design, investment, and management of infrastructure projects. The event will bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners from China and Africa to share the latest developments in risk quantification methodologies, policy frameworks, and international application cases to climate adaptation and resilience. Special attention will be given to how climate risk information can be translated into practical actions and engineering solutions, with the aim of fostering collaboration to enhance the overall resilience of infrastructure.

AGENDA
The webinar will be held online, 2 hours of each, with participants able to pre-register and join via Zoom. The events will start with a brief introduction by the Moderator.  Following that are four presentations (each speech 15 minutes). Following each presentation, there will be a 10-minute Q&A session for attendees to ask questions about topics covered in the talks, facilitating idea-sharing and exchange of information. Finally, the moderator will provide a summary as a closing of the event (10 minutes). The event will be in English and provide live interpretation in English and Chinese. The key findings and outcomes from the roundtable series will be consolidated into a report or a series of articles, which will be published on the official website as a resource for interested stakeholders.

Key objectives:

• Strengthen Knowledge Exchange: Connect experts, industry stakeholders, and policymakers from China and Africa to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and local experiences in climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Advance Policy and Technical Innovation: Promote the development of effective policies, innovative solutions, and case studies to inform practical application and support resilient infrastructure planning.
• Promote Collaboration and Investment: Encourage diverse partnerships and mobilize investment, particularly in nature-based solutions, to strengthen China-Africa cooperation on climate adaptation.
• Build Adaptive Capacity: Enhance the ability of infrastructure systems in China and Africa to anticipate, withstand, and adapt to climate risks through targeted collaboration and knowledge sharing.