UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that over the past 20 years, 1.2 million people have been killed by more than 7,000 disasters. It estimates the economic damage at just under $3 trillion. It also found that when compared to the 1980s and 1990s, this impact has almost doubled.

Countries are working to become more resilient, but even that term may mean different things in different conditions and environments. Resilience needs to be better understood.

In this episode we explore the role of data and its analysis when it comes to protecting people, infrastructure and homes from climate related events.

Guests

Stephen Bourne, project director – resilience, Atkins

Masjood Jafri, resiliency market director, Atkins

Kate Vincent, associate director – ecology, Atkins

Resources

For the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction report, click here

Partner

Atkins, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Employing over 18,000 people across the UK, North America, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe, Atkins utilities the latest technology to deliver major capital projects, and provide expert consultancy for clients across the energy, transportation and infrastructure sectors.