Climate Change on Infrastructure Codes
and Standards

Climate change has implications for communities and for economic development in the North. This presentation will discuss the findings of a recent public policy study. It explores how codes and standards can influence the resilience and adaptability of civil infrastructure in the north.

Learning outcomes:

The role of codes and standards as instruments of public policy will be reviewed

Limitations of existing codes and standards in the north, and implications for practicing infrastructure engineers will be discussed via case studies