Change Quote by Barry Gardiner
“The direct risks from climate change are obvious: as changing weather patterns cause extremes of flood and drought, hurricanes and typhoons. These damage the physical infrastructure of buildings and bridges roads and railways. They are violent and disruptive.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Conference, 2022
Climate change directly threatens infrastructure through extreme weather, causing floods, droughts, hurricanes, and typhoons that damage buildings, bridges, roads, and railways.
In simple terms: Extreme weather harms infrastructure.
Key Takeaway
Prepare and reinforce critical infrastructure.
Themes
environment
risk
infrastructure
climate change
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
policy
technical
strategic
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- emergency response
- insurance
- government budgeting
Key Concepts
extreme weather
resilience
policy
engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What investments are needed for resilient infrastructure?
- How can communities reduce vulnerability?
A Different Perspective
Mitigation alone may be insufficient without adaptation.
