development goals. Conversely, the pursuit of those goals will in turn affect the opportunities for, and success of, climate policies. Innovative learning approaches as well as pertinent vocational and academic training are essential for strengthening the institutional capacity and improve employment opportunities across sectors. 4.5 Resilient Infrastructure (SDG 9) - Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 4.5.1 The connection between Goal 9 (resilient infrastructure) and climate Resilient infrastructure is the central underpinning of economic development and human wellbeing. Our daily lives depend in almost everything on reliable transport, energy, water supply, and communication systems, and those specifically designed for the protections of live and property from natural hazards. Resilient infrastructure is dependent among other factors on solid planning assumptions and operations scenarios. It is however important to recognize that these are in many cases not primarly climate-driven. 4.5.2 The relationship between climate and the Goal 9 targets The Goal 9 targets are aimed at building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. To illustrate the relevance of the possible impact of climate on infrastructure resilience here a few examples: Hurricane frequency and intensity and infrastructure resilience in coastal communities. Rainfall intensity and frequency, and the relationship to slope stability, suitability of freshwater storage and urban drainage systems. Permafrost development and sustainability of road and energy links. Seasonal sea ice development and the sustainability of shipping routes. Icing conditions and its impact on the electricity grid . Urban development: heat island effects and human health, sustainability of water and electricity supply as well as the health and care system to operate under more extreme scenarios. All those require climate information in terms of high quality data about the past, as well as advice on methods how to account for the evolution of extreme events in the coming years and decades. 4.6 Reduced Inequality (SDG 10) - Reduce inequality within and among countries 4.6.1 The connection between Goal 10 (reduced inequality) and climate Every country is vulnerable to climate variability and change, so all countries will benefit from high-quality climate information that is prepared and delivered to meet users’ needs. Of course, some countries are more vulnerable than others due to their limited national capacities, their markedly volatile or difficult climate, or both. African countries, lesser developed countries, small island developing states and land-locked countries are particularly vulnerable.
development goals. Conversely, the pursuit of those goals will in turn affect the opportunities for, and success of, climate policies. Innovative learning approaches as well as pertinent vocational and academic training are essential for strengthening the institutional capacity and improve employment opportunities across sectors. 4.5 Resilient Infrastructure (SDG 9) - Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 4.5.1 The connection between Goal 9 (resilient infrastructure) and climate Resilient infrastructure is the central underpinning of economic development and human wellbeing. Our daily lives depend in almost everything on reliable transport, energy, water supply, and communication systems, and those specifically designed for the protections of live and property from natural hazards. Resilient infrastructure is dependent among other factors on solid planning assumptions and operations scenarios. It is however important to recognize that these are in many cases not primarly climate-driven. 4.5.2 The relationship between climate and the Goal 9 targets The Goal 9 targets are aimed at building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. To illustrate the relevance of the possible impact of climate on infrastructure resilience here a few examples: Hurricane frequency and intensity and infrastructure resilience in coastal communities. Rainfall intensity and frequency, and the relationship to slope stability, suitability of freshwater storage and urban drainage systems. Permafrost development and sustainability of road and energy links. Seasonal sea ice development and the sustainability of shipping routes. Icing conditions and its impact on the electricity grid . Urban development: heat island effects and human health, sustainability of water and electricity supply as well as the health and care system to operate under more extreme scenarios. All those require climate information in terms of high quality data about the past, as well as advice on methods how to account for the evolution of extreme events in the coming years and decades. 4.6 Reduced Inequality (SDG 10) - Reduce inequality within and among countries 4.6.1 The connection between Goal 10 (reduced inequality) and climate Every country is vulnerable to climate variability and change, so all countries will benefit from high-quality climate information that is prepared and delivered to meet users’ needs. Of course, some countries are more vulnerable than others due to their limited national capacities, their markedly volatile or difficult climate, or both. African countries, lesser developed countries, small island developing states and land-locked countries are particularly vulnerable.
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