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GHD’S Climate Resilience and Adaptation Lead, Emma Newland, discusses the natural resilience in the Pacific Islands against severe weather events and how we can adapt natural disaster relief efforts to suit urban and rural communities.

GHD’s Senior Advisor for Simulation and Decision Science, Brendan Langfield, explores insights from the CROSSROADS research report, demonstrating how digital transformation is solving complex infrastructure challenges.

Jackie Lee-Joe, a digital and media expert, discusses working with youth grappling with eco-anxiety and economic uncertainty. As young leaders step up, they address critical issues for a brighter future.

GHD’s Future Energy Lead, Tom Foley, explains the 21st-century transition to renewable energy and its implications for social and infrastructure development, promoting community support for a fair transition.

María Fernández, Head of Sustainability at Multiplex in the UK, tackles urgent urban development issues. In this episode, Maria focuses on decarbonisation, Net Zero transitions and social equity to evolve urban environments.

GHD’s Water Market Lead, Gemma Dunn, examines global water issues like aging infrastructure, population growth and climate change, assessing their impact on equitable water access.

Jennifer Weerasinghe from York University and Professor Franz Newland from Ottawa University highlight academia's crucial role in crafting a vibrant, equitable future. Emerging leaders are creating community-focused solutions driven by a strong sense of responsibility.

Carolyn Whitzman, housing researcher at the University of Ottawa, discusses how we can address some of the biggest challenges impacting housing around the world, from lack of supply to changes in construction methodologies.   

Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council, highlights how considering the ‘S’ in ESG during the design and development of our built environments will shape thriving communities of the future. 

Pablo Allard, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Arts at the Universidad del Desarrollo reveals the key lessons learned from his experience leading the recovery masterplans for more than 150 Chilean cities and towns after a recent, destructive flooding event. 

Steven Coates, Managing Director at Matthews Southwest EMEA, unpacks the influences shaping investment in the development sector – from ESG, to migration, competing cities and the changing nature of work and travel. 

Chris Conway, CEO at Food and Beverage Ontario, discusses the fragile, interconnected relationship between place, food security and labour – revealing how competition for talent is impacting the industry.  

Myles Lind, Chief Engineer at Auckland Transport, explores how unprecedented weather events, changing community behaviour and pressure to decarbonise is transforming the role of transport providers. 

Against a backdrop of increasing urbanisation and shifting human behaviours, decision makers have more dynamic factors to consider than ever before. With limited space to accommodate everyone's needs, we explore how we can effectively plan and build more sustainable, equitable transport networks.

Conversation around the future of work is often dominated by contrasting opinions on hybrid working styles. Amid this debate, our CBDs are becoming quieter. In this context, how can organisations ensure they are making the right decisions for their assets?

Many communities around the world are facing a housing crisis. How can practical solutions, technological developments and major reforms help us make headway on this intergenerational issue?

Access to infrastructure varies from place to place, sometimes drastically impacting people’s quality of life. We explore how to ensure equitable access to social infrastructure across the urban/rural divide.

With more frequent and intense weather events happening across the world, climate change has reached a heightened level of international concern. It’s clear that our Future Communities must be agile, adaptable and resilient to an ever-changing world – the question is, how?

In this episode, we’re explore the three mega shifts shaping the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games — infrastructure delivery, crowd movement planning and a new era of delivery partnerships. Joining us from Brisbane, GHD’s Max Goonan (Marketing and Communications Lead - Major Events) and Brad Wood (Growth Leader - Major Games and Events) unpack the urgency, complexity and opportunity behind one of Australia’s most ambitious mega event undertakings.From navigating multi-layered funding and labour shortages to building a lasting legacy for Queenslanders, this conversation dives into how collaboration and systems thinking will define the next seven years — and beyond.Download the report and explore how Brisbane can set a new global standard for mega event delivery: https://info.ghd.com/3-Mega-ShiftsThis podcast is not commissioned, sponsored or approved by the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games ('Brisbane 2032'), the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, the International Olympic Committee or the International Paralympic Committee. GHD is not associated or affiliated with Brisbane 2032, the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia or the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032.