The thriving cities of tomorrow will be sustainable cities. To meet the new demands and opportunities of rapid urbanization, climate change and technology, they will need innovative urban services that address challenges such as getting people from home to work safely and efficiently, lighting streets more cost-effectively, or reducing runoff and risk of flooding. Alternative … [Read more...] about Infrastructure: Moving from a Pipeline to a Business Model Approach
Infrastructure and Sustainable Landscapes
More than 230 Million Reasons to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure
The need of sustainable infrastructure development is urgent and even more in a region where climate change impacts are a clear threat. Luckily, the Latin American and Caribbean countries have made strong climate change commitments that could drive sustainable infrastructure investments. And new opportunities are emerging to help the region lead the way. Let’s see how In … [Read more...] about More than 230 Million Reasons to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure
Hurricane Season Reminds Us of the Need to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure
A few days ago, Hurricane Harvey left catastrophic wreckage in its pass through the United States, particularly in Texas and Louisiana. The floods that came as a result of the tropical cyclone inundated homes, destroyed schools and displaced thousands of people. This week, Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean storm in recorded history with winds of 185mph, is … [Read more...] about Hurricane Season Reminds Us of the Need to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure
3 Key Questions about Sustainable Infrastructure
The Paris Agreement, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals marked a turning point towards sustainable development, and sustainable infrastructure emerges as a key tool to achieve these goals. In this interview, our specialists Amal-Lee Amin and Graham Watkins will tell us why investing in sustainable infrastructure is key. 1)Amal-Lee, let’s … [Read more...] about 3 Key Questions about Sustainable Infrastructure
China Steps up for Sustainable Infrastructure
Already home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, it seems that China’s Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge may join the ranks of Machu Picchu and the Great Wall when it is completed later this year. While in Shenzhen and Macao in June, I was amazed at this true manmade marvel, an example of China’s impressive infrastructure development. There is no doubt that China … [Read more...] about China Steps up for Sustainable Infrastructure