Global average temperatures continue to rise, exposing nearly 600 million people to coastal flooding due to sea level rise, while the rest of the world faces escalating threats from cyclones, salinity intrusion, droughts, heat stress, wildfires, and other severe climate impacts. These impacts are increasing risk across the built environment sector and the need for integrated resilience strategies has never been more urgent. This session will showcase integrated design and construction solutions that address both adaptation and mitigation, present new methodologies for linking science-based risk assessment to resilient finance, and explore policy and community pathways for scaling innovations in resilient buildings and infrastructure. The session blends real-world case studies, lightning talks, and interactive discussions to generate actionable pathways for mainstreaming resilience into both local and urban planning, along with investment practices.
