Climate change is increasing extreme weather events’ intensity, duration, and frequency. Because of this, both public and private organizations must take proactive steps to prepare for these risks.
Infrastructure standards and building codes protect communities’ health, safety, and welfare. Developers and researchers in building codes worldwide must address current and future challenges related to weather hazards.
Building codes are not just technical documents; they are vital tools for ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of climate change. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, the role of these codes in safeguarding lives and property becomes more critical than ever.
A global group of building code developers and researchers formed the Global Resiliency Dialogue to tackle these challenges. The group uses current building and climate science to improve building codes and strengthen resilience to extreme weather.
The Global Resiliency Dialogue represents a collaborative effort to share knowledge and best practices among countries facing similar challenges. By uniting diverse perspectives and expertise, this initiative fosters innovative solutions that can be adapted to local contexts.
The “Findings on Changing Risk and Building Codes” summary outlines the Global Resiliency Dialogue’s goals and strategies. It emphasizes improving building codes to withstand extreme weather events better.
Signatories of the Global Resiliency Dialogue:
- Australian Building Codes Board
- International Code Council
- Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Building System Performance (New Zealand)
- National Research Council of Canada
- Scottish Government
Endorsing Organizations:
- American Institute of Architects
- ASTM International
- Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council
- Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
- Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council
- Building Officials Institute of New Zealand
- Engineers Australia
- Geoscience Australia
- Insurance Council of Australia
- Northwest Code Professionals
- Planning Institute of Australia
- Standards Australia
- Urban Land Institute
Join the Global Resiliency Dialogue today. You can participate as a public sector organization, a non-governmental organization, or a private sector business. Together, we can strengthen our building codes and enhance community resilience against climate-related challenges.
Why Join? Participating in this dialogue can provide valuable insights and tools to help organizations adapt to climate risks. By working together, we can ensure safer, more resilient communities for the future.
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