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?La fundadora de la consultora estadounidense Sinfranova LLC y docente en materia de infraestructuras y clima en la Universidad de Harvard, Cristina Contreras Casado, remite a informes del Banco Mundial para aseverar que “la inversión de un dólar en resiliencia frente al clima supone cuatro de beneficio”. Habitual en el asesoramiento a bancos de desarrollo, Contreras advierte que la aproximación al problema en Espa?a no puede ser la que hacen otros países: “Cada uno tiene sus peculiaridades y amenazas”. Pero dice con cierto alivio que “las empresas espa?olas están implementando soluciones de resiliencia en todo el mundo. Su conocimiento en infraestructuras es pionero y tienen la capacidad para lograr un cambio en Espa?a”. Al igual que sus compa?eros I?igo Losada, Valentín Alfaya y Alejandro Jiménez, la ingeniera afincada en Washington aboga por la combinación de infraestructura gris y verde, destacando la experiencia de países como Japón, con sus ciudades esponja, Países Bajos ante la amenaza del mar, o Estados Unidos tras el paso del huracán Sandy en 2012. En Nueva York fue revisado el parque de infraestructura para un periodo de retorno de 100 a?os bajo los nuevos parámetros climáticos. Los cuatro también opinan al unísono sobre la necesidad de?actualizar los sistemas de emergencia?y los códigos de construcción, “basados en condiciones climatológicas de hasta 50 a?os atrás”. En un enfoque integral de las redes, cabe incluso crear sistemas redundantes para asegurar la respuesta. Las infraestructuras, sostienen, no se pueden entender como entes aislados sino interconectados. Estragos como los causados en apenas unas horas por la dana constituyen ya una oportunidad de negocio para las grandes constructoras en todo el planeta. Solo en la UE se cifra en 26.000 millones anuales las pérdidas ocasionadas por fenómenos extremos en la última década, según datos que maneja el Tribunal de Cuentas Europeo. Espa?a, con un impacto de 60.976 millones entre 1980 y 2020, y 16.181 víctimas mortales, es el cuarto Estado de la UE por pérdidas económicas y de vidas, con Alemania, Francia e Italia por delante.

At Sinfranova LLC we have had the incredible opportunity to work together with WWF in the different stages of GEF-8 Greening Transportation Infrastructure Development (#GRID) IP for the last few years. However, the work is far from over. As we all know, transportation infrastructure still today generates environmental degradation, habitat loss, and fragmentation and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. If you want to know more about this Global Environment Facility IP, and how #GRIP seeks to support the process to create more sustainable transportation, join the conversation at: ?? Location: GEF Partnership Pavilion at #COP16 ?? live stream: https://lnkd.in/e95kgebz Speakers:? * Hannah Fairbank, Senior Biodiversity Specialist, Global Environment Facility (GEF) *Nik Sekhran, Chief Conservation Officer, WWF-US? *Karma Yangzom, Principal Environment Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)? *Ritesh Sardjoe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment, Suriname? * Ersin Esen, GEF Coordinator a.i.,United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)? *Chudaraj Dhakal, Department of Roads, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Nepal? * Kate Newman, Vice President, Sustainable Infrastructure, WWF-US #CBDCOP16 #COP16Colombia #GRID #SustainableInfrastructure #GreenTransport #ResilientDevelopment #ClimateAction #HabitatConservation #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalLeadership ?

As?#COP16?kicks off in Colombia, we are reminded of the critical importance of responsible infrastructure development in ensuring the conservation of our planet's biodiversity. Fof that purpose, at Sinfranova LLC we are proud to be part of the #infrastructure and #nature #coalition. Why does this matter? Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in shaping our natural landscapes. When designed and implemented thoughtfully, it can enhance, rather than hinder, the ecosystems that sustain us. ? Biodiversity Protection: Responsible infrastructure practices safeguard critical habitats and wildlife corridors, supporting both human needs and nature. ? Climate Resilience: Sustainable infrastructure that integrates natural systems enhances resilience to climate change by mitigating flooding, improving air quality, and sequestering carbon. ? Essential Collaboration: Engaging local communities and stakeholders ensures infrastructure projects align with conservation goals, fostering sustainable growth and environmental commitment. As key leaders will be at #COP16?this week, let’s advocate for infrastructure that serves our communities and protects the biodiversity that is essential for our survival. The time to act is now! #COP16 #Biodiversity #ResponsibleInfrastructure #Sustainability #ClimateAction Other consortium members include: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH; IUCN; United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI); Wildlife Conservation Society; Duke University; IENE secretariat; Global Infrastructure Facility; Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Foundation; European Investment Bank (EIB); African Development Bank Group

If you are at #COP16, check out this session at the Nature Positive Pavilion. Countries need their infrastructure to deliver biodiversity gains—not degradation—ensuring a safe future for people and the planet.?Accomplishing this through coordinated action across the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF) targets is key. This exciting session will explore biodiversity mainstreaming successes and challenges in the highly complex and impactful infrastructure sector.?Participants will explore innovations with practitioners from around the world working on #biodiversity-positive #infrastructure planning, inclusion, policy, finance, and design to safeguard protected areas, support communities, protect and restore habitats, and maintain connectivity. Discussions will generate participant recommendations on how the conservation community can help countries secure their natural infrastructure and generate a new era of inclusive, nature-positive, and zero-carbon infrastructure development. ?? Date: Monday, 21 October 2024? ? Time: 17:00 – 18:00 Colombia Time?? ?? Location: Nature Positive Pavilion and live-streamed here: https://lnkd.in/dq-MTSSN? #naturebasedsolutions #innovation #biodiversity Hosted by the Infrastructure and Nature Coalition. Coalition members include: European Investment Bank (EIB); Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH; WWF; The Nature Conservancy (TNC); IUCN; Wildlife Conservation Society; Conservation International; UNEP-WCMC; IENE secretariat; Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure; MINUARTIA; Asian Development Bank (ADB); Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation; African Development Bank Group; Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB); International Institute for Sustainable Development and Sinfranova LLC

If you are at #COP16, check out this session at the Nature Positive Pavilion. Countries need their infrastructure to deliver biodiversity gains—not degradation—ensuring a safe future for people and the planet.?Accomplishing this through coordinated action across the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF) targets is key. This exciting session will explore biodiversity mainstreaming successes and challenges in the highly complex and impactful infrastructure sector.?Participants will explore innovations with practitioners from around the world working on #biodiversity-positive #infrastructure planning, inclusion, policy, finance, and design to safeguard protected areas, support communities, protect and restore habitats, and maintain connectivity. Discussions will generate participant recommendations on how the conservation community can help countries secure their natural infrastructure and generate a new era of inclusive, nature-positive, and zero-carbon infrastructure development. ?? Date: Monday, 21 October 2024? ? Time: 17:00 – 18:00 Colombia Time?? ?? Location: Nature Positive Pavilion and live-streamed here: https://lnkd.in/dq-MTSSN? #naturebasedsolutions #innovation #biodiversity Hosted by the Infrastructure and Nature Coalition. Coalition members include: European Investment Bank (EIB); Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH; WWF; The Nature Conservancy (TNC); IUCN; Wildlife Conservation Society; Conservation International; UNEP-WCMC; IENE secretariat; Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure; MINUARTIA; Asian Development Bank (ADB); Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation; African Development Bank Group; Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB); International Institute for Sustainable Development and Sinfranova LLC

As #ClimateWeekNYC comes to a close, we at Sinfranova LLC are inspired by the conversations from last week and recognize our common responsibility to advance the sustainability agenda forward. We remain fully committed to working to build a greener, more sustainable future recognizing that this is an ongoing journey, not a final destination. Together, we’ll continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way toward a healthier planet. The momentum doesn’t stop here. Let’s keep pushing for real change every single day. ???? #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #NetZero #SustainableLeadership #feelinginspired.

Today, we are excited to be in Guatemala with Guatemala Green Building Council for the kick-off of the "Sustainable and Resilient America" conference! ???? Tomorrow, our President & CEO, Anthony Kane, ENV SP, will be speaking alongside Cristina Contreras Casado (Sinfranova LLC) and José Antonio Solares (Instituto del Cemento y del Concreto de Guatemala) to discuss the advancement of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, particularly in Latin America. ??Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekJnXn43 #AmericaSostenible2024 #AméricaSostenible #GGBC #sustainableinfrastructure #sustainablecommunities

We are happy to announce that our CEO & Founder Cristina Contreras Casado will be one of the speakers participating in the "Sustainable and Resilient America" conference in Guatemala this week! She and Anthony Kane, ENV SP from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, will discuss the importance of developing Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. Registration is still open: https://lnkd.in/efc-8bHU Thanks to the Guatemala Green Building Council for inviting us!

This coming October, all eyes will be on Cali, the city designated to host COP16. As we approach the world’s foremost meeting dedicated to biodiversity, we are reminded of the urgent call issued at COP15. This summit underscored the critical need to balance human development with preserving our planet’s biodiversity. At the heart of this mission lies the infrastructure that shapes our cities, connects our communities, and drives our economies. Although infrastructure is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss, it can also play an instrumental role. Besides reducing environmental impacts, infrastructure can contribute to conserving, enhancing, and restoring natural ecosystems. As such, it is becoming increasingly common for different parties to adapt their agendas to integrate biodiversity and environmental conservation into their strategies. For instance, last December, Multilateral Development Banks adopted common principles to track nature-positive finance and quantify their contribution to global agreements, like the Global Biodiversity Framework. Recognizing the importance of creating more sustainable infrastructure projects, at Sinfranova we are committed to empowering individuals and organizations to become catalysts for positive change. To this end, we recently facilitated a masterclass in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy Peru to explore the relationship between infrastructure and international agreements relevant to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation. Read more about how sustainable infrastructure can contribute to protecting the environment on our website: https://lnkd.in/e4XkDtBD?

Are the Paris 2024 Olympic Games the most sustainable in history? Undoubtedly, the organization is making great efforts to be worthy of this title. Here are some of the initiatives and measures that Paris 2024 has put in place that exemplify the city’s ambitious sustainability agenda: ? Reducing GHG emissions The organizers aim to limit emissions to around 1.75 million tonnes of CO2 for both the Olympic Games and the Paralympics. To put it in perspective, previous summer Olympics like Tokyo 2020, Rio 2016, and London 2012 have emitted an average of 3.5 million tonnes of CO2. Paris 2024 will also incorporate practices like offsetting, meaning they will invest in global environmental and social projects to compensate for emissions that can’t be cut. ?? Limiting construction of new facilities? 95% of Paris 2024 will be hosted in existing buildings or temporary infrastructure, thus considerably reducing negative impacts from construction. In this regard, the only two new permanent facilities built for the Olympics (the Olympic Village and the Aquatics Centre) have been developed using low-carbon, bio-sourced, and recycled materials—which is expedited to result in a 50% carbon footprint reduction over the building’s lifecycle compared to business-as-usual construction—and are solar-powered. By reducing the number of new construction, the Organization Committee will avoid another big problem historically faced in previous Olympic games: venues built specifically for the Olympic Games being abandoned once the games conclude. In this regard, the Olympic Village will provide 2,800 housing units post-games, while the Aquatics Centre will become a multi-sports facility open to all. ?? Enhancing public and clean transportation The sustainability strategy for Paris 2024 includes mobility, ensuring that all venues are accessible by public transportation. This includes planned extensions to the Métro, improved biking routes and lanes, buses, and other public transit. However, some transport-related sustainability challenges still exist, including the inability to control how people get to the Olympics and move around the city—around 15 million visitors are expected to visit Paris during the Olympics; including 1.9 million from outside France. It is estimated that aviation emissions for Paris 2024 could hit 837,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. These are only a few examples showing Paris 2024 plans to become the first Summer Olympic Games to be climate-positive. However, only time will tell whether Paris 2024 achieves its sustainability goals and set a precedent for future Olympic hosts. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Sources: https://lnkd.in/eQtcbmCA https://lnkd.in/dS7KfBtd