World Engineering Day: Engineering sustainable solutions from risk to resilience
This World Engineering Day, join us in celebrating the vital role of engineering in shaping a sustainable and resilient future. As the global climate changes, engineers are uniquely positioned to implement innovative solutions that protect communities, foster sustainable development, and ensure infrastructure and systems can adapt to emerging challenges.
Presented by Associate Professor Geoff Boughton honFIEAust, CPEng, a Fellow and structural engineering expert specialising in disaster resilience and sustainable infrastructure, this webinar will explore how engineering approaches can drive sustainable development. Drawing on deep experience in investigating the impacts of extreme wind events and contributing to disaster-resistant buildings, Geoff will provide insights into how engineers can and need to articulate the value of their work to governments, clients and industry, highlighting the transformative impact of engineering solutions and nurturing community resilience.
Celebrate World Engineering Day with Engineers Australia by exploring how engineering can drive resilience, sustainability, and positive change worldwide, and how engineers can champion the value of the engineering profession in creating a better future for all.
Learning Outcomes
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this webinar will focus on:
The concept of resilience, emphasising the need to maintain functionality after extreme events with minimal intervention.
The role of engineering in addressing climate-related risks and advocating for long-term investment in sustainability and resilience.
Implementing sustainable and disaster-resilient engineering solutions aligned with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action.
Ensuring the resilience of renewable energy systems (SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy) in the face of extreme weather conditions.
Building community resilience both in Australia and overseas, particularly in the Pacific, addressing the socioeconomic impacts of disruptions on livelihoods, education (SDG 4: Quality Education), and poverty reduction (SDG 1: No Poverty).
About the Speakers
Geoff has been involved in Cyclone Testing Station teams that have investigated damage to buildings following extreme wind events throughout Australia and on other projects to evaluate and improve resilience in buildings. He is a member of a number of Australian Standards Committees including the committee on structural timber, and the committees for the wind loadings standards, AS/NZS 1170.2 and AS 4055. He has also participated in ISO technical committees.
