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Press releases and media comments from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

The ICE works to improve lives by ensuring the world has the engineering capacity and infrastructure systems it needs to enable our planet and our people to thrive.

We explain civil engineering and infrastructure concepts to the public.
We promote the important work that infrastructure and civil engineers do.
We provide independent, expert advice to government and decision makers globally.

Click on the icons below to find out where the ICE can share its expertise.

Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change.

Between 70% to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions are linked to infrastructure.

As a major contributor to the problem, the infrastructure sector must be part of the solution.

Ask us about:

PAS 2080
The ICE’s carbon management plan
Decarbonisation in infrastructure
Clean energy sources

Infrastructure delivery

Energy, transport, water, and other vital infrastructure systems are linked.

Understanding them requires a holistic, systems-based approach.

Ask us about:

Improving infrastructure
A systems-based approach
What governments need to do to improve infrastructure delivery
What infrastructure policies are currently in place
What tools are available to improve infrastructure delivery

Climate resilience

Climate resilience refers to how able we are to prepare for, withstand and bounce back from extreme weather events, like heatwaves or flooding.

The world’s infrastructure isn’t ready for climate change. Improving its resilience will require more information and investment.

Ask us about:

Recommendations to improve infrastructure’s resilience in the UK
What barriers exist to improving resilience
What other countries are doing to improve climate resilience

Transport

An accessible, reliable, and low-carbon transport network is essential to improve people’s lives and support the economy.

Transport also has a key role to play in achieving net zero emissions and adapting to climate change.

Ask us about:

The cancellation of the northern leg of HS2
The challenges the transport sector faces
Bridge structures
Road repair
The UK railway network
What the ICE recommends to improve transport planning in the UK

Water

The issues facing water infrastructure are complex and there is no one-size-fits-all solution

Flash flooding, droughts, heavy rainfall and sewage overflows are just some of the issues that the ICE can comment on

Ask us about:

Sewage overflow into rivers and coastal areas
The impact of flooding and droughts
Water quality
Access to clean water
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDs)

Contact our press office

The ICE media team can help with a wide variety of infrastructure-related questions.

We have experts ready to comment on the topics above, but please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our press office if you have a different query for a civil engineer or infrastructure professional.

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