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In 2023, the General Assembly declared the first ever United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport to start in 2026. The General Assembly, through resolution 78/148 titled “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” also called for the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) to develop an Implementation Plan for the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport , in collaboration with the UN Regional Commissions and in consultation with Member States, the United Nations system and all other relevant stakeholders. The Implementation Plan will be launched on 10 December 2025, 10:00AM ...

As a civil engineering graduate navigating the early stages of my career, I’ve come to believe that climate adaptation isn’t just a future responsibility—it’s a present obligation, especially for emerging professionals like me. During my academic journey at NJIT and field experience in both India and the U.S., I’ve seen how climate-related risks—urban heat islands, increased flood exposure, and changing weather patterns—are directly shaping infrastructure needs. As civil engineers, we are uniquely positioned to design and implement solutions that enhance long-term community resilience. One of the projects that shaped my thinking around climate adaptation ...

“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it”, Barack Obama’s remark at the U.N. Climate Change Summit in 2014 underscores the urgency of addressing its impacts. Our understanding of climate change has evolved significantly, driven by growing scientific evidence and a marked increase in extreme weather events. This once-distant threat is now a stark reality, prompting a critical conversation about climate resiliency. But what does that mean? At its core, climate resiliency refers to the ability of buildings and infrastructure to withstand and adapt to the impacts of climate change, ...

This article provides a breakdown of emissions from different life cycle stages of a bridge, from extracting materials to construction to recycling at end-of-life. https://crp.trb.org/nchrpwebresource1/appendix-c/ Three design alternatives for the bridge replacement are assessed. Emissions from bridge closure detour are also quantified and found to be significant.