Ensuring Risk-Resilient Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure are the physical structures, facilities, networks and other assets which provide services essential to the social and economic functioning of a community or society. Hence, they form an essential component for the efficient functioning, and delivery, of basic services provided by and in cities, towns and rural areas. Destruction, disruptions or interruptions in critical infrastructure, including health and education facilities, could lead to cascading effects across sectors and sometimes across borders. Hence, the Sendai Framework, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement explicitly highlight protection and resilience of critical infrastructure as a high priority of governments.

The working session will focus on current levels of progress and success stories, and demonstrate the available tools and technologies for risk assessment and mitigation. The session will also call for the establishment of a community of practice and an online platform, aiming to enhance partnerships and commitments for implementation.

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Ensuring Risk-Resilient Critical Infrastructure