16 May 202418:00 - 19:30 BST
47-58 Bastwick Street, London, EC1V 3PS View on Google Maps
Free
This panel discussion provides insight into how structural engineers can engage appropriately in humanitarian and international development projects globally. Comprised of members of the Humanitarian and International Development (HID) panel and guests from prominent UK companies and organisations, this discussion explores:
How engineers can best engage in the humanitarian and development sector
Considerations on the appropriateness of materials and engineering techniques
How the sector is changing to address the climate emergency
Guidance on how to get involved with the HID panel
Gain an understanding of the humanitarian sector and how it is moving forward
Learn how responsible development can be best achieved within a humanitarian context
Discover how to get involved with the sector, including the HID panel
Engineers who have an interest in humanitarian and international development projects and want to get more involved in supporting humanitarian projects responsibly
Engineers already actively engaged in the sector and wishing to learn the latest trends in the sector
Wider built-environment professionals involved in projects addressing the climate emergency
Hayley has over 15 years’ experience working as an international development consultant, specialising in the implementation of social infrastructure programmes globally, and building regulatory reform on behalf of international agencies such as the World Bank, the Asia Development Bank, and the FCDO. Hayley’s humanitarian experience includes undertaking post-disaster needs assessments and supporting on the development of recovery and reconstruction plans.
A chartered structural engineer, Step leads the Global Shelter Team for CARE, providing technical support to CARE’s country offices all over the world that are implementing humanitarian shelter programmes in response to crises caused by natural hazards or conflict.
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