Environment programme
How transport infrastructure is responding to the climate and ecological emergencies through both mitigation and adaptation
The environment stream addresses the climate resilience of transport systems and the response through infrastructure interventions to the climate and ecological emergencies.
The programme looks at both the need to mitigate against carbon emissions and nature depletion; and adapting existing infrastructure so that it is resilient in the face of increasing weather extremes.
The environment sessions will tackle the imperative, the why, the what and the how of transforming transport infrastructure so that our transport systems continue to function and are fit for a climate and nature-friendly future. The environment stream covers:
PILLAR PARTNER
4 March 2025
Session 1 – 11.45-13.00
Building for a challenging future – transport infrastructure for climate and nature-friendly societies
How the design, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure can help mitigate the climate and ecological emergency
5 March 2025
Session 2 – 11.30-12.30
From principle to practice – the gritty reality of delivery
Unpicking the blockers and enablers to delivery, such as changing behaviour, procurement, finance and collaboration through project-based examples
Session 3 – 13.30-14.30
Fixing the roof before the deluge starts – creating and maintaining climate-resilient transport infrastructure
With a focus on resilience and adaptation, Transport authorities and operators across all transport modes identify priorities and solutions to their most pressing climate related risks
Speakers
The full speaker line up will be released after Christmas, but confirmed speakers include:
Professor Phil Blythe, Head, Future Mobility Group, Newcastle University | Director, DARe
Simon Shapcott, Net Zero Director, AtkinsRealis
Morna Cannon, Director of Low Carbon Economy, Transport Scotland
Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability, Crown Construction Services
David Mason, Environment Technical Director, Skanska
Charlene Baker, founder and director, accelar
David Symons, UK Director of Sustainability, WSP
James Bulleid, Business Director | Energy Transition and Sustainability, Amey