Sustainable Infrastructure Navigator

The Sustainable Infrastructure Tool Navigator is designed to help users identify the most relevant tools for their needs and goals. Users can search on the database by keyword or filter by types of tools, sectors and infrastructure lifecycle phases, amongst other things. Detailed information on each tool helps evaluate applicability and relevance for the specific application context. In a nutshell, it promotes sustainable infrastructure that fosters:

• Energy transition

Switching from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable generation is essential for reducing the carbon footprint of infrastructure.

• Gender sensitivity

Considering and addressing different gender needs for infrastructure services not only improves social wellbeing and gender equality, but also facilitates women’s economic participation.

• Integrated planning

Using an integrated planning approach across multiple federal ministries to coordinate infrastructure development creates synergies and maximizes efficiency and affordability, stakeholder input, social equity, and service delivery.

• Circular economy

Integrating circular economy principles into planning processes and construction regulations helps reduce the resource footprint of infrastructure itself and eliminate waste.

• Investments in natural infrastructure

Protecting and restoring the natural environment provides services such as flood protection, water filtration, or carbon sequestration more cheaply than engineered solutions.