UNITAR Online Catalogue

CIFAL Philippines-Climate Resiliency for Transport Infrastructure Symposium

People

Deadline
16 Apr 2024
Type
Conference
Location
Taguig City, Philippines
Date
Duration
1 Hours
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
asdavid3@up.edu.ph
Partnership
AnyWay Solutions

Background

With transportation networks serving as vital lifelines for communities, the symposium achieved its goal of raising awareness and mobilizing resources to bolster the resilience of these essential systems and protect the economies by reducing disruption to industries and people’s livelihoods. Delegates left with a renewed sense of responsibility and increased knowledge to address the critical issue of climate change and its impact on transportation systems across vulnerable regions of the Philippines.

Content and Structure

Esteemed guest speakers such as Secretary Borje from the Climate Change Commission (CCC), Prof. Mikail Chester from Arizona State University (ASU), Prof. Michelle Rubido Palumbarit- UN CIFAL (UNITAR), and Department of Works and Highways (DPWH), Secretary Bonoan by Assistant Secretary Constante Llanes, to name a few, graced the stage. Everyone was aligned with common goals to share knowledge and encourage action for a better climate-resilient future that supports progression towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).  The event was moderated by Philippines News Anchor Mai Rodriguez, and the speakers were rounded out by multiple AnyWay Solutions subject matter experts. Alex Campbell, Director of Engineering Solutions, and Zeevik Halber, AnyWays CEO, introduced a holistic approach to climate-resilient transport solutions, including transport design, pavement engineering, asset management, satellite technologies and the future of AI in transport infrastructure engineering.

Methodology

The event was held face-to-face in Taguig City.

Targeted Audience

 Government, policymakers, engineers and contractors