Critical infrastructure

The physical structures, facilities, networks and other assets which provide services that are essential to the social and economic functioning of a community or society.

Latest Critical infrastructure additions in the Knowledge Base

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Through a multi-sector, multi-country programmatic financing mechanism, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is using the finance entrusted to it to improve the situation in developing countries by transforming the cooling sector.
Green Climate Fund
Logistics and transport of container ships and cargo aircraft with crane bridge in the shipyard
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As climate change accelerates, ports around the world face significant risks from rising sea levels, extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. The disruption of trade flows can have cascading effects on global supply chains.
Global Center on Adaptation
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Transportation sector officials will have easier access to climate and environmental information, along with technical assistance, thanks to a collaborative agreement between NOAA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Girl playing in a fountain during a heat wave
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Rome faces a water crisis as droughts, climate change, and poor conservation threaten springs and rivers. Despite outdated infrastructure and waste, investments prioritize aqueduct expansion over sustainable solutions, risking long-term ecological damage.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Việt Nam's local hazard maps have been fully integrated into the BRI app, with 68,000sq.m of gross floor area and 300,000sq.m of seaports under verification.
Viet Nam News, Vietnam News Agency
A cargo ship traverses rough seas off the coast of Shanghai
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Extreme weather is one of the leading causes of supply chain disruptions worldwide. Proactive plans are essential to mitigate the effects of extreme weather and ensure continuity in supply chains.
Business Continuity Institute
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Documents and publications
This report presents a strategic framework for incorporating gender perspectives into resilient infrastructure development, focusing on building inclusive and equitable transportation, water, and energy sectors.
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Documents and publications
The study calls for a shift in infrastructure resilience modeling toward smart and equitable approaches. By integrating AI and addressing biases, it aims for a better prediction accuracy and development of smart and resilient future cities for all.
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