Integrating Climate Adaptation and Asset Management

This enriching course aims to empower asset managers and related climate professionals with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of climate adaptation within asset management planning, while honoring indigenous unique social, cultural, and environmental context.

Asset managers are in unique roles which consider ALL the drivers and factors that influence community infrastructure planning, including, but not limited to just climate adaptation planning. Learn how to use your professional judgement to balance all factors and take a balanced approach to climate adaptation planning within an asset management context.

We will consider reasonable expectations on asset managers and climate adaptation teams alike to make the best decisions based on traditional knowledge, evidence and future demands for our cities infrastructure requirements. Learn how asset managers become connectors and operational implementers of climate strategy using traditional indigenous knowledge and new technical approaches.

We will apply asset management knowledge to climate change considerations, supported by recently prepared guidance developed by our Māori communities, industry organisations, government and asset management leaders and contained within the Āpōpō Guide.

Course Outline

Course length: 3 hours

Session Introduction:

The Role of an Asset Manager
- Introduction to asset management in the context of climate change.
NZ’s Unique Position and Response
- Examination of New Zealand's specific challenges and innovations in climate adaptation.
- Interactive discussion on the complex role of asset managers as navigators.

Session 1: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Strategies

Presentation on integrating Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori with contemporary asset management practices.
Small Group activity: How to map indigenous knowledge onto current climate adaptation and asset management plans.

Session 2: Balancing Different Drivers in Planning

Exploring all drivers influencing community infrastructure planning including climate adaptation.
- Small Group activity: Prioritising external and community factors in decision-making scenarios.

Session 3: Asset Managers as Connectors and Practical Navigators

Understanding the asset manager's role in connecting climate strategy with operational implementation
In-depth look at translating climate adaptation strategies into tangible LOS actions.
Small Group Activity: Creating a climate adaptation LOS toolkit for asset managers.

Session 4: Collaborative Planning

Strategies for successful collaboration across disciplines for climate adaptation and asset management.
Collaborative/Interactive planning session: Developing joint climate adaptation initiatives in your organisation who and how.

Session Conclusion: Your Role in the Future