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Last updated on Dec 15, 2024
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You're building climate-resilient infrastructure. How can you ensure equity and inclusivity in the process?

When designing infrastructure to withstand climate change, it's crucial to ensure that all communities benefit fairly. Here are practical steps to achieve this:

  • Engage diverse stakeholders: Include voices from marginalized communities in planning discussions to understand their unique needs.

  • Conduct equity assessments: Evaluate how different groups will be impacted by proposed projects to avoid unintentional harm.

  • Implement inclusive policies: Ensure policies mandate equitable resource distribution and access to benefits for all populations.

How do you integrate equity and inclusivity into your projects?

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You're building climate-resilient infrastructure. How can you ensure equity and inclusivity in the process?

When designing infrastructure to withstand climate change, it's crucial to ensure that all communities benefit fairly. Here are practical steps to achieve this:

  • Engage diverse stakeholders: Include voices from marginalized communities in planning discussions to understand their unique needs.

  • Conduct equity assessments: Evaluate how different groups will be impacted by proposed projects to avoid unintentional harm.

  • Implement inclusive policies: Ensure policies mandate equitable resource distribution and access to benefits for all populations.

How do you integrate equity and inclusivity into your projects?

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    Gokul Shekar

    Leading ESG & Climate Change expert driving sustainable business growth. | TEDx Speaker | Public Speaker | Author | Columnist

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    Begin by engaging diverse stakeholders early, including underrepresented groups, to understand their specific challenges and priorities. Conduct social impact assessments to identify disparities and integrate equitable solutions. Design infrastructure that is accessible, affordable, and adaptable to diverse needs, ensuring benefits are distributed fairly. Collaborate with local communities to co-create solutions, fostering a sense of ownership and long-term sustainability. Use transparent communication and decision-making processes to build trust and accountability. This approach ensures that resilience efforts enhance social equity while addressing climate risks.

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    Ammar S.
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    To ensure equity and inclusivity in building climate-resilient infrastructure, I would adopt a community-centred approach This involves engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, including marginalized and underrepresented communities, throughout the planning and decision-making process. Conducting thorough impact assessments helps identify vulnerabilities and ensures that the needs of all groups are addressed Prioritizing access to infrastructure improvements, such as affordable housing, green spaces, and essential services, ensures that no community is left behind. Implementing inclusive policies and practices, such as public consultations and diverse representation in governance, promotes equitable outcomes and fosters resilience for all.

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    Fatin Resat Durukan

    Policy Research and Advice @ OECD | PhD Candidate, Political Science

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    To build equitable and inclusive climate-resilient infrastructure: 1. Engage diverse stakeholders, especially underserved communities, in project planning and design to ensure all needs are addressed. 2. Implement gender-responsive budgeting and procurement practices to promote equal opportunities and benefits. 3. Utilize innovative financing mechanisms like public-private partnerships to attract investment while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and long-term resilience.

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    Prakhar Choudhary

    Energy Transition | REEM'26 @TERI SAS | Sustainability | Biotechnologist | Renewable Energy Engineering and Management | Policy and Regulatory Support | Carbon Market | MIET |

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    To ensure equity and inclusivity in climate-resilient infrastructure, consider enhancing community engagement through ongoing communication and digital accessibility. Implement universal design principles for equitable access and focus on long-term affordability with community-oriented policies. Use participatory research for data collection, ensuring transparency in sharing findings. Integrate social justice by involving diverse identities and maintaining feedback mechanisms. Plan for adaptability through scenario planning and regular reviews of projects. Advocate for comprehensive environmental justice policies and build coalitions to amplify community voices, fostering sustainable and just solutions tailored to varied community needs.

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    Dror Ofir

    CO-Founder @Bconduct // Manufacturing made simple. Talk's about #ManufactringinVietnam #PCBA #CNC #Aviation#Aircraftsupport

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    Prioritize community engagement, incorporate diverse perspectives in planning, and design adaptable solutions that address the needs of vulnerable populations. Equity ensures resilience benefits are shared universally.

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    Nadia Taha

    Consultant @ AESG | LEED AP BD+C | Building Sustainability & Commissioning for Healthcare, Transportation, Retail, & Office Buildings | Greener Built Environment

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    To ensure equity and inclusivity in climate-resilient infrastructure, I prioritize community co-design, giving marginalized groups real decision-making power; cultural relevance, designing solutions that honor local traditions; and innovative access models, like subsidized systems to ensure affordability. This approach creates infrastructure that protects, empowers, and unites communities.

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    Prakhar Choudhary

    Energy Transition | REEM'26 @TERI SAS | Sustainability | Biotechnologist | Renewable Energy Engineering and Management | Policy and Regulatory Support | Carbon Market | MIET |

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    Building climate-resilient infrastructure requires a commitment to equity and inclusivity at every stage. First, engage diverse communities early in the planning process to gather input and understand their specific needs. Form partnerships with local organizations to reach underrepresented groups, ensuring their voices shape project outcomes. Implement transparent decision-making processes and provide accessible information to foster trust and understanding. In financing, prioritize investments in underserved areas to address historical disparities. Additionally, train and hire local workers, enhancing economic opportunities while building skills within the community.

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    Nadia Taha

    Consultant @ AESG | LEED AP BD+C | Building Sustainability & Commissioning for Healthcare, Transportation, Retail, & Office Buildings | Greener Built Environment

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    Ensuring climate-resilient infrastructure is equitable and inclusive by prioritizing three key strategies: active community engagement to amplify marginalized voices, data-driven decision-making to identify and address disparities, and inclusive policies that promote local hiring, equitable access, and measurable progress. True resilience goes beyond environmental solutions—it uplifts all communities, ensuring no one is left behind.

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    Suresh Sunkara

    In HR, the “H” is more important than the “R” – it’s all about people."

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    Communities should be involved in decision-making. Underserved communities need our support. Infrastructure should be accessible. Local communities should be empowered. We should monitor outcomes to prevent unintended negative impacts.

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    Dr Prachi Jain

    Sustainability Consultant & Intern Lawyer II PhD in Environmental Studies II Speaker II Strategist II Advisor

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    Engage diverse stakeholders early, including marginalized communities and vulnerable groups, to ensure equity and inclusivity in climate-resilient infrastructure. Conduct equity impact assessments to address the specific needs of different populations. Design infrastructure that is accessible, affordable, and community-focused, following universal design principles to accommodate people of all abilities. Foster transparent communication through public forums and progress updates while creating local job opportunities as part of the development process. Establish ongoing feedback and monitoring to ensure the infrastructure continues to meet all communities' needs, promoting social justice and climate resilience.

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