India's Road to Resiliency: Why climate proofing India's road network is vital to secure sustainable development
Resilient infrastructure is not just about the safe transfer of goods and services across roads, bridges or railways. It is about the people, the households and the communities that depend upon these systems as a lifeline to better health, education and secure livelihoods. While India has pursued a long-term strategic vision to shore up its climate resilience, the transport sector has faced challenges in strengthening resiliency to climate shocks. The World Bank South Asia Region Transport Team (SARTT) is working with the Government of India to create new pathways to climate-proof the countryâ...
Source: worldbank.org