International Recovery Forum 2020: Building Back Better through Resilient Infrastructure

Event Description

Infrastructure is a keystone of everyday life, supporting systems and services that drive health care, education, energy, transportation, telecommunication, water and sanitation, and economic activity. However, infrastructure is increasingly under frequent threat of disruption, functional and structural failure with the rising incidence and intensity of natural and man-made hazards. The damaging effects of disasters on critical infrastructure can significantly impact the welfare of households and communities, the function of key services and the economy.

Infrastructure recovery is a linchpin for disaster recovery, underpinning recovery efforts across virtually all other sectors. Perhaps more than any other sector, infrastructure recovery represents an opportunity to invest in resilience and risk reduction by building back better. It is essential that infrastructure is planned, designed, and constructed to be resilient, and that existing infrastructure is adequately maintained and improved.

The International Recovery Forum 2020 will draw upon the insights and experiences of governments, private sector, and international organizations to discuss common and emerging challenges and solutions for infrastructure recovery. The Forum will feature distinguished keynote speakers and two panel discussions. The first panel focuses on preparedness for infrastructure recovery, and harnessing the opportunity to invest in resilient infrastructure before disaster strikes. The second panel will explore past and ongoing recovery initiatives to build resilient infrastructure to withstand future disasters.

Date and Time: 

28 January 2020    9:30-16:30 JST

Location:

Hotel Okura Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Report on the Forum:

IRP Herald Volume 30

IRP Forum 2020 Photos: 

IRF20 Photos on Flickr
 

Program