Weaving Sustainable Approaches and Resilience into Infrastructure Asset Management – A New Zealand Perspective

Speaker:
Priyani de Silva-Currie
Vice President IFME | Beca | Āpōpō Technical Fellow – Strategic Asset Management

Overview

How can infrastructure asset management help create more sustainable, resilient, and livable communities?

Drawing on New Zealand's unique environmental, cultural, and governance landscape, this webinar explores how sustainable infrastructure practices and resilience can be embedded into infrastructure asset management. With exposure to earthquakes, volcanic activity, extreme weather events, and the growing impacts of climate change, New Zealand offers valuable lessons on designing infrastructure systems that can adapt and thrive in an increasingly uncertain future.

The session will also examine how Te Ao Māori perspectives can contribute to a more holistic approach to infrastructure planning, placing community wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and long-term value at the centre of decision-making.

Key Topics

Public Works & Infrastructure Asset Management

• Embedding resilience and sustainability into infrastructure planning and management.
• Balancing long-term asset performance with community outcomes.

Sustainable Infrastructure & Decarbonisation

• Strategies to reduce carbon emissions through infrastructure investment and asset management.
• The role of green infrastructure in creating healthier and more sustainable communities.

Resilient Urban Planning & Climate Adaptation

• Adapting infrastructure systems to climate-related risks such as flooding, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.
• Supporting community recovery and long-term resilience through proactive planning.

What You'll Learn

Attendees will gain practical insights into:

• Building infrastructure systems that enhance community resilience and adaptability.
• Creating more livable cities through sustainable and climate-conscious planning.
• Integrating cultural values and community partnerships into asset management practices.
• Using innovative tools and approaches to assess asset risk and resilience.
• Developing infrastructure strategies that support equitable access to essential services and long-term community wellbeing.

Through a combination of conceptual frameworks, real-world case studies, and implementation examples from New Zealand, this webinar demonstrates how infrastructure asset management can act as a catalyst for sustainable urban development and future-ready communities.

Please note: This is a virtual webinar delivered online. Register to receive the webinar joining instructions and calendar invitation prior to the event.