International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI)

As 2024 comes to a close, Savina Carluccio reflects on what has been a pivotal year for ICSI - one that has seen ICSI become an independent NGO and welcome new staff members to our growing team. Our work has taken us across the globe this year, from Paris and Bonn to Nairobi, Manila, Brussels, New York, Montreal, and culminating in Baku for COP29 Azerbaijan. Thank you to our many partners and supporters for your continuous collaboration and drive to advance sustainable and resilient infrastructure that delivers future-proofed positive outcomes for people and planet. See more exciting updates from recent activities below ⬇

📣 Starting now! Join us at this link: https://lnkd.in/dWkWhKZY

Last week, we were thrilled to host an engaging roundtable in Brussels, bringing together leading voices from the ports, #shipping, and #offshorerenewableenergy sectors. The discussions shed light on innovative case studies, challenges, and opportunities to scale nature-positive solutions across Europe. Hearing from such a diverse group of experts was truly inspiring - a big thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise and vision to this important conversation! Special thanks to Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) for hosting this event!

Don't miss out on this critical discussion exploring the role of nature-based infrastructure solutions in enhancing systemic resilience to climate change. 🔗 Secure your place now: https://lnkd.in/dWkWhKZY

How can nature-based infrastructure solutions (NbIS) address pressing global issues like biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation while bolstering long-term resilience? Join us as we bring together engineering and nature experts to explore the critical role of NbIS in enhancing systemic resilience to climate change. 📅 Monday 16 December ⏰ 14:00 GMT / 09:00 EST 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dWkWhKZY The discussion will be moderated by Savina Carluccio and we look forward to welcoming esteemed panellists: • Prof. (Dr) Anusha Shah, Senior Director, Arcadis; Past President, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) • Anita van Breda, Senior Director, WWF  • Emily Corwin, Director of Strategic Initiatives, San Francisco Estuary Institute • Julie Greenwalt, Senior Climate Advisor, Cities Alliance This is the final webinar in the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure's DRI Dialogue Series. ➡ Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/dWkWhKZY

On November 14, ICSI was delighted to participate in the G20 Social in Rio, which aims to increase the participation of non-state actors in the activities and processes of the #G20. The session explored how non-state actors are leading progress in integrating resilience into the maritime sector by presenting inspiring multi-stakeholder initiatives in the region. ➡ Savina Carluccio (Executive Director, ICSI) was invited to present on the topic of Nature-positive Engineering. Read Savina’s full remarks here: https://lnkd.in/dAJNketN High-Level Climate Champions G20 Brasil 2024 United Nations Global Compact.

This year in Baku, ICSI demonstrated our commitment to advancing the implementation of climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and nature-positive engineering through numerous events and partnerships. We were pleased to partner with a number of organisations to deliver these events, including Bentley Systems, KPMG, Conservation International, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. ➡Read key takeaways from our activities here: https://lnkd.in/dAKXb34P COP29 Azerbaijan High-Level Climate Champions #COP29

📣NOW OUT - Resilience4Ports: Moving the Needle on Port Resilience - a new report highlighting progress on the Sharm El-Sheik Adaptation Agenda’s Maritime Resilience Breakthroughs Report. Launched on #ResilienceDay at COP29 Azerbaijan by Resilience4Ports Director Dr Darshana Godaliyadde, the report emphasises the adoption and implementation of sustainable and resilient strategies in port systems. The case studies presented exemplify the salience of sustainability and resilience in port systems and serve as a beacon of hope that port actors are steadily and collectively steering the industry in the right direction. The report also provides additional background information on a Call to Action to unite port actors to accelerate port resilience and is a deliverable for the UN High-Level Climate Champions #RaceToResilience campaign. ➡ Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gfb6hiGZ ➡ Download the Call to Action: https://lnkd.in/d96HGVBJ Thank you to the many contributors including Lloyd's Register, Lloyd's Register Foundation, Arup, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), AIVP, Port of Baku, Port of London Authority, Port of Banjul, BilbaoPort, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Port of Long Beach, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Port of Bari, World Ports Sustainability Program, Institute of the Americas, Inter-American Committee on Ports, University of Oxford, International Monetary Fund, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Namibian Ports Authority - Namport, Porto do Açu, Solomon Islands Ports Authority, Port of Seattle, Port of Bridgetown, Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority, Port of Belize Ltd., Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority, Port of Georgetown (Guyana), Grenada Ports Authority, Port international de Port-au-Prince, The Port Authority of Jamaica, St Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority, Port of Paramaribo, The Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago, Canal de Panamá and many more.  

As COP29 draws to a close, ICSI is excited to announce a partnership with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure on the fourth edition of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure report, that will focus on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and will be launched at #COP30. This report will seek to showcase how #GEDSI is critical to the development of sustainable and resilient #infrastructure. It will frame the need for better integration of GEDSI throughout the infrastructure lifecycle and explore ways for this integration to be actioned through avenues such as policy, strategy, standards and indicators. ➡ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZB_im7y

Join the MENA Oceans Initiative and World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) for a session on ‘Blue Economies for Coastal Resilience’. This session will delve into the critical intersection of blue economies and coastal resilience, with a focus on urban coastal economies. It will explore how MENA nations can harness maritime assets and urban planning to shape resilient and sustainable coastal futures. ICSI's own Savina Carluccio will share insights on enhancing coastal resilience through the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. 📅 21 Nov  ⏰ 15:00 -15:45 📍 World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) Pavilion