For generations, engineers have been the architects of our built environment, conquering geographical challenges with iconic bridges and shaping cityscapes with towering monuments. However, the spectre of climate change is casting a long shadow, demanding a fundamental change in approach – it is called resilience – a development that requires engineers to future-proof our infrastructure against the ever-more-volatile forces of a changing climate.
Traditional civil engineering practices, while effective in the past, may no longer be sufficient for the future. Climate change is leading to more frequent and severe weather events like floods, hurricanes and heatwaves. These events can overwhelm existing infrastructure, causing significant damage and disruption.
Rising sea levels are posing a threat to coastal infrastructure, with potential for flooding, erosion and saltwater ingress. Even more worrying – many existing structures were built decades ago and may no longer be able to withstand the additional stresses of climate change. Click link to read more