How Will Climate Change Affect Civil Infrastructure in Canadian Municipalities?

Training workshop on the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) protocol delivered by FCM and Engineers Canada

(This workshop will be held in English.)

Tuesday February 7, 2012, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. EDT

10 Rideau Street, 8^th Floor (FCM boardrooms), Ottawa

Hosted by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Engineers Canada

Description

What is the workshop about?

This one-day workshop will provide Canadian municipal decision-makers and infrastructure practitioners with information about future climate change and its impacts. The workshop will highlight the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) Engineering Protocol - a standardized method used to estimate the risks climate change poses to municipal infrastructure.

This video link provides an overview of previous workshops offered by Engineers Canada on adapting infrastructure to climate change.

What is the PIEVC Engineering Protocol?

Engineers Canada, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, has developed and tested the PIEVC Engineering Protocol. This protocol is a structured procedure using standard risk assessment methods to assess and document infrastructure's vulnerability to future climate change impacts.

How is the workshop structured?

Facilitated group sessions will demonstrate the assessment steps the protocol uses. Hands-on, small-group exercises will be used. Key infrastructure components vulnerable to climate change, along with climate parameters, will be defined. Participants will undertake a qualitative risk assessment using case studies to illustrate real-life applications.

Who should attend?

This workshop will interest municipal engineers, planners, public works administrators and others involved in the pre-design, design, operation, maintenance and management of infrastructure. These professionals need to consider the impacts of climate change for new and existing infrastructure.

What about refreshments and course materials?

The workshop will include a morning coffee break and lunch. Coffee will be available throughout the afternoon sessions. Copies of presentation materials will be provided.

What are the workshop's educational objectives?

Upon completing the workshop, participants should:

• have a basic understanding of risk assessment processes as they pertain to infrastructure response to climate change;
• possess hands-on experience in applying climate change risk assessment to a real-world example; and
• recognize the benefits of a multi-faceted team to address climate change complexities.

Registration

A registration fee of $90 is required for all participants. Register now.

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