State of the Nation reports have been compiled each year since 2000 by panels of experts drawn from the various fields of expertise across ICE's membership. They aim is to stimulate debate and to highlight the actions that we believe are needed to improve the state of the nation´s infrastructure.
State of the Nation: Infrastructure 2010
Launched June 2010
ICE State of the Nation Infrastructure 2010 – an assessment of the region’s infrastructure - was launched on 16th June. The report is compiled by panels drawn from the various fields of expertise across ICE’s membership. The State of the Nation presents an authoritative commentary and grading of the region's infrastructure and its fitness for purpose.
The East Midland’s energy sector and local transport networks have fared the worst in an appraisal of the region’s infrastructure. The report highlights that the region must urgently address the sustainability of its core infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and achieve a low carbon society.
Download regional briefing sheet here
Download national report here
State of the Nation: Low Carbon Infrastructure
Launched November 2009
In the long-term delivering low carbon infrastructure needs a systems approach so that emissions can be managed across the entire inter-related network.The report explains why infrastructure, alongside behaviour change and political action is fundamental to creating a low carbon society. The report concludes that to meet ambitious carbon targets, new and existing transport, energy, waste and water networks need to be adapted and developed to minimise emissions and highlights the role this infrastructure has to play in changing individual and collective behaviours.
Download regional briefing sheet here
Download national report here