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Decarbonisation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change.

Between 70% to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions are linked to infrastructure.

As a major contributor to the problem, the infrastructure sector must be part of the solution.

Ask us about:

• PAS 2080
• The ICE’s carbon management plan
• Decarbonisation in infrastructure
• Clean energy sources

Energy, transport, water, and other vital infrastructure systems are linked.

Understanding them requires a holistic, systems-based approach.

Ask us about:

• Improving infrastructure
• A systems-based approach
• What governments need to do to improve infrastructure delivery
• What infrastructure policies are currently in place
• What tools are available to improve infrastructure delivery

Climate resilience refers to how able we are to prepare for, withstand and bounce back from extreme weather events, like heatwaves or flooding.

The world’s infrastructure isn’t ready for climate change. Improving its resilience will require more information and investment.

Ask us about:

• Recommendations to improve infrastructure’s resilience in the UK
• What barriers exist to improving resilience
• What other countries are doing to improve climate resilience

An accessible, reliable, and low-carbon transport network is essential to improve people’s lives and support the economy.

Transport also has a key role to play in achieving net zero emissions and adapting to climate change.

Ask us about:

• The cancellation of the northern leg of HS2
• The challenges the transport sector faces
• Bridge structures
• Road repair
• The UK railway network
• What the ICE recommends to improve transport planning in the UK

The issues facing water infrastructure are complex and there is no one-size-fits-all solution

Flash flooding, droughts, heavy rainfall and sewage overflows are just some of the issues that the ICE can comment on

Ask us about:

• Sewage overflow into rivers and coastal areas
• The impact of flooding and droughts
• Water quality
• Access to clean water
• Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDs)