Why is the ‘historic’ Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act seen as such a big deal? The Forum spoke to infrastructure expert Joel Moser to find out more.
Infrastructure forms the backbone of modern economies but there is an estimated $15 trillion infrastructure investment gap until 2040. Private capital is critical to closing this gap but institutional investors allocate an average of only 5% of their portfolios to infrastructure. Sustainable infrastructure outperforms conventional infrastructure by over 20% under a net zero scenario.
Research shows that green and blue infrastructure can mitigate physical risks and foster the social cohesion critical for cities to survive climate change.
Digital public infrastructure is key to enabling a connected future for the benefit for all, but it needs to be accessible, safe, scalable and trustworthy.
The Unleashing the Full Potential of Industrial Clusters: Infrastructure Solutions for Clean Energies report examines the challenges around clean energy infrastructure deployment and identifies solutions for clusters, transport and logistics industries.
The paradox is that water supports everything from agriculture to energy to digital infrastructure, but remains largely invisible in global investment strategies. Despite being essential to nearly all industries, water firms rank low in global revenue and market capitalization.
Expert insight on how countries around the world can build secure, equitable and sustainable infrastructure that underpins the global energy transition.
Shared digital infrastructure would enable African countries to fully access the global economy. Closing the gap requires collaboration and clean energy.
5 global infrastructure scenarios by 2100 1. Circular and climate-robust ‘technosphere’ The "technosphere" refers to the total mass of human-made structures, systems and materials – everything from buildings and roads to machines and waste.
