Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review

Organization

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Type(s) of Tool

GuidelinesOperationalize sustainability principles, less specific than Benchmarks or Rating Systems.

Sector(s)

Urban Planning, Natural Infrastructure, Energy, Transportation, Waste, Water and Sanitation, Food Systems, Health, ICT/Digital, Buildings, Tools applicable to all sectors

Lifecycle Phase(s)

Project PlanningGeneral strategy for a project’s delivery is developed., Concept DesignTechnical experts broadly outline the project’s basic characteristics., ProcurementThe provision of goods and services to realize a project are tendered and closed., Detailed DesignTechnical experts further elaborate the Concept Design., ConstructionThe asset is constructed in line with design, budget and timeline., Operation and MaintenanceInfrastructure assets are managed and maintained during their use time.

Open Source

Yes

Language Availability

English

Country of Origin

USA

Date of Development

2023

Version

1

Description

This methodology, developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), aims to support countries in assessing the current state of infrastructure resilience, so that areas of improvement are identified, and actions taken. It follows five steps: mapping institutional governance and identifying key stakeholders, review existing policies and regulations, identify infrastructure vulnerabilities through stress-testing, assess current practices through the Principles for Resilient Infrastructure, and development of a plan and final report.

Tool Outcome

The methodology facilitates the implementation of the Principles for Resilient Infrastructure and assists countries in building infrastructure resilience

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Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review

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