The aftermath of natural disasters, such as floods and heatwaves, highlights the urgent need for resilient infrastructure worldwide.

Recent events in Slovenia and England underscore the devastating impact of climate-related incidents on communities and economies. Initiatives like Resilience Rising and the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure advocate for systemic resilience and sustainable infrastructure development.

Key measures include appointing board-level resilience champions within organisations, investing in resilient teams, and implementing global funding and legislation to address insufficient infrastructure.

Building with resilience in mind, focusing on materials, measurement, simulation, systems, and knowledge transfer, can prevent disasters, ensuring a sustainable and structurally safe future for all.

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