Climate-Resilient Design Standards, Guidelines, and Tools for Roads & Bridges

Course Overview

This course provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to integrate climate resilience into the planning, design, and maintenance of roads and bridges. It introduces climate-resilient design standards, engineering guidelines, and assessment tools to help reduce infrastructure vulnerability to extreme weather and climate impacts. Through case studies and technical exercises, participants will learn how to apply these approaches to ensure safer, more sustainable, and long-lasting transport infrastructure systems.

Course Objectives

By the end of this three-day course, participants will be able to:

• Identify specific climate change risks and hazards (such as flooding, sea-level rise, and extreme heat) that impact road and bridge infrastructure. 
• Apply climate-resilient engineering standards and guidelines to the planning and design phases of transport projects. 
• Utilize climate risk assessment tools and data to inform decision-making and prioritize infrastructure investments. 
• Evaluate cost-effective adaptation options and nature-based solutions for enhancing the durability of roads and bridges. 
• Develop maintenance strategies that account for changing climatic conditions to extend the lifecycle of transport assets.