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Quality infrastructure is essential for putting fragile and conflict affected countries on the path to sustainable development. But this begs the question: what can we do to kick-start the infrastructure investments necessary for sustainable development in these countries? Read more below. #fcv #qualityinfrastructure #privatecapital #infrastructuredevelopment #infrastructureinvestment

The need for climate-resilient infrastructure is growing. Tapping into the power of #PPPs can greatly accelerate building #sustainableinfrastructure. How? Here are five ways how PPPs can help governments, the private sector, and multilateral institutions work closely together for greater impact: https://lnkd.in/gh6WwgK9 #PPP #publicprivatepartnerships #infrastructurefinance #infrastructuredevelopment #climateresilience

New investment models to deliver more public infrastructure; improved active and sustainable transport measures; an accelerated building decarbonisation programme, and filling in potholes – these are just some of the priorities already put forward in a soon-to-close survey being managed by infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust.

Launch of the Blue Dot Network The Blue Dot Network (BDN), the first global certification framework for sustainable and high-quality infrastructure projects, was launched earlier today at the OECD. It’s name is inspired by the photo of Earth taken by Voyager 1, on the 14 February 1990, at a distance of 3.7bn miles from the sun. It inspired Carl Sagan’s famous book, and some of his most famous quotes, including:   “Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives….There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”   This initiative, which is supported by the United States, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain and Türkiye, is also supported by Canada and Czechia, and will aim to provide assurance to investors and other stakeholders of the robustness, resilience, and positive impact of infrastructure projects. This mark of quality is aligned with 10 elements, based on existing international standards: 1.     Promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth and development. 2.     Promote market-driven and private sector-led investment, supported by judicious use of public funds. 3.     Support sound public financial management, debt transparency, and project-level and country-level debt sustainability. 4.     Build projects that are resilient to climate change, disasters, and other risks, and aligned with the pathways towards 2050 net-zero emissions needed to keep global temperature change of 1.5 degrees Celsius within reach. 5.     Ensure value-for-money over an asset's full life-cycle cost. 6.     Build local capacity, with a focus on local skills transfer and local capital markets. 7.     Promote protections against corruption, while encouraging transparent procurement and consultation processes. 8.     Uphold international best practices of environmental and social safeguards, including respect for labour and human rights. 9.     Promote the non-discriminatory use of infrastructure services. 10. Advance inclusion for women, people with disabilities, and underrepresented and marginalised groups. The BDN Secretariat, which will be hosted by the OECD, will now oversee the global roll-out of a certification framework which aims to help mobilise investment into projects that maximise the positive economic, social, environmental and development impact of infrastructure. Certifications will be awarded by independent, third-party certification bodies, which will be responsible for ensuring the credibility of sustainability commitments. More detail about the initiative, including certification, can be found at the website: https://lnkd.in/eSdQdB4h.

New investment models to deliver more public infrastructure; improved active and sustainable transport measures; an accelerated building decarbonisation programme, and filling in potholes – these are just some of the priorities already put forward in a soon-to-close survey being managed by infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust.

🌿🚀 Exciting News for BC's Green Future! 🚀🌿 The Canadian Federal Government is stepping up its commitment to sustainability with a major investment of over $29 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This funding will support 17 groundbreaking green infrastructure projects across British Columbia! 🌱 From enhancing water systems to advancing energy-efficient technologies, these projects are set to drive positive environmental impact and create valuable job opportunities throughout the province. 💼🌍 Here's how these initiatives will make a difference: ✅ Improving water infrastructure for cleaner and more reliable supply. ✅ Supporting energy efficiency projects to reduce carbon footprints. ✅ Promoting sustainable community development and resilience. This investment is a significant leap toward a greener, more sustainable future. Kudos to all involved in making this happen! 🙌 Let’s celebrate this milestone and stay tuned for more updates on how these projects unfold. Together, we're building a better tomorrow! 🌟💚 #Sustainability #GreenInfrastructure #InvestInBC #CleanEnergy #FutureForward #ClimateAction #CommunityDevelopment #FederalGovt #BritishColumbia #GreenCanada #CleanCanada 🍁🍀

Still time to book this fascinating discussion by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) featuring our CEO Dr Jenifer Baxter. Details below. #sustainableinfrastructure #ClimateWeekNYC #InfrastructureGovernance #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

As part of the Peer Review and Capacity Building on APEC Infrastructure Development and Investment, the APEC Policy Support Unit (PSU) has released the review on Chile, the fifth APEC member economy evaluated under this initiative https://lnkd.in/g5sMr2JC. This review, prepared by consultants of AARC Ltd and Akhmad Bayhaqi, Senior Analyst at PSU, focuses on three areas: 1) resilience and emergency and disaster management related to preventing and addressing traffic accidents within public–private partnerships (PPPs); 2) technology and intelligent road management in PPPs; and 3) public direct investment in infrastructure development, focusing on resiliency and sustainability. The report shows that a priority for Chile is to attract private investment through a combination of laws, incentives and strategic frameworks. Infrastructure development process takes into account affordability assessments and seeks to maximize value for both investors and society. There is a high standard of policy, law and institutions for social and environmental sustainability. However, the report also identifies areas for improvement. For example, while Chile has made good progress in terms of green financing, the next step is to create a market based on financing for resilience that incorporates the policy of prevention/mitigation of disasters and their impact. #apec #infrastructure #investment #qualityinfrastructure

Infrastructure Australia's Gabrielle Trainor AO and Clare Gardiner-Barnes recently participated in CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia's 2024 Infrastructure Conference, contributing to a panel discussion on the future of Australia's infrastructure sector. Gabrielle opened the session by talking about Infrastructure Australia's Market Capacity research and emphasised the importance of governments actively managing demand in their respective pipelines to ensure the sector's future sustainability. She also underscored the outcomes of the numerous reviews that have occurred, highlighting how they have empowered both governments and the industry to adopt a more strategic approach to infrastructure planning and decision-making. If you want to find out more insights and key recommendations from our latest Market Capacity research, head to: https://lnkd.in/gtqPmhZz To watch and listen to the full panel discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gc-w2bpZ #MarketCapacity #IndustryInsights #LabourShortage #Infrastructure #Infrastructure2024 Said Hirsh Annabel Crookes Culture in Construction

At the recent Infrastructure conference hosted by CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia there was a strong focus on prioritising the understanding of localised community needs, to drive positive change and sustainable growth. Australia is transitioning infrastructure in every region and sector. Population growth, the race towards decarbonisation, climate impacts, technology and emerging social needs are driving an unprecedented boom in investment. Behind every project there is a human frontline. We bring the skills that anticipate and respond to the emotional landscape and are relied upon to navigate challenging engagements often in regional and rural areas. We understand, manage and mitigate the human frontline for infrastructure projects across multiple sectors, developing bespoke approaches and undertaking the sensitive negotiations necessary to enable construction and operations. The investment in new infrastructure for our cities and our regions is significant, and we are ready to help bring the community along. https://lnkd.in/g5rd-wEx #infrastructuredevelopment #communityengagement #positivechange