Managing risks from natural hazards and extreme weather
In the context of the changing nature of energy systems, the IEA is mapping major risks and exploring effective responses to emerging threats and vulnerabilities to energy security in both the near and long term. Key challenges include the importance of addressing extreme weather, natural hazards and climate change, and how measures to make global energy infrastructure more resilient to these risks can also strengthen infrastructure against broader energy security risks.
This technical workshop is organised in collaboration with Imperial College London and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as a side-event to the IEA High-Level Roundtable on Strengthening Energy Infrastructure Resilience. It aims to draw in experts from academia, the energy and insurance sectors for a knowledge exchange on state-of-the-art methodologies and open questions related to energy system resilience. Participants will be able to share their insights and experiences on these topics, with a focus on managing risks from natural hazards and extreme weather. The event covers the following areas:
- Session 1: Monitoring Resilience: Tracking, Data, and Reporting on Disruptions in the Energy Sector due to Extreme Weather
- Session 2: Identifying Energy Sector Resiliency Measures, Understanding Cost and Benefits
- Session 3: Emerging Technologies for Energy Sector Resilience
- Session 4: Building a Resilient Energy Sector: The Role of Finance, Insurance, and Regulation
This event is by invitation only.