Āpōpō vision:
“Sustainable communities enabled by public asset management excellence.”
The infrastructure we build today will shape tomorrow's communities.
What is Sustainable Infrastructure?
Sustainable infrastructure refers to designing, building, and operating of the structural elements and networks that support human society, in ways that do not diminish the social, economic and ecological processes required to maintain human equity, diversity, and the functionality of natural systems.
About Sustainable Infrastructure
Governments worldwide are beginning to make legislative changes to address and correct our impact on the natural world. The public and private sectors are now acting upon the awareness and acceptance that our climate requires us to urgently reassess the way we relate to the natural world.
A step change is urgently needed in public policy and private investment decisions so that climate resilience is an automatic and critical investment consideration for all sectors of the physical economy.
Getting our hands dirty
At Āpōpō, sustainability is a core pillar of our work. We are committed to being part of the solution by encouraging the conversation, collaboration and action to advance sustainability in our industry.
Here’s what we’re doing:
Environmental & Sustainability Excellence Award
Webinars
Online learning
Links and resources
The shift to a truly sustainable world takes all of us. If you have a resource, event, or idea that you’d like to share on this page, or to discuss, please contact info@apopo.co.nz.
Excellence in Environmental & Sustainability Award
In 2019, Āpōpō proudly partnered with Morphum Environmental to launch the first Environment & Sustainability category in our Excellence Awards. The Award was positively received by the industry, attracting a significant number of entrants.
Webinars from industry experts
We use our connections with the industry to source engaging, educational and inspiring speakers to bring you interactive webinars.
Are you a sustainable infrastructure expert with a story to tell? We’re always interested to hear from potential webinar presenters. Email info@apopo.co.nz and we can talk it through.
New Pro’s Lunch and Learn: Cutting Edge Technology in Roading Maintenance – Willy Silcock
Sina Cotter Tait in this new professionals lunch and learn covered engineering, governance and research: It’s not a race and don’t take all the advice you are given
New Pro’s Lunch and Learn: Engineering, Governance and Research with Sina Cotter Tait
Sina Cotter Tait in this new professionals lunch and learn covered engineering, governance and research: It’s not a race and don’t take all the advice you are given
New Pro’s Lunch and Learn: Where do our assets come from? with Clare Hamilton
Thanks to all the new professionals who joined us at this webinar to learn about the importance of engaging and building relationships. Leap in and take the opportunity to learn!
New Pro’s Lunch and Learn about the importance of relationships and engagement – Jeremy Rees
Thanks to all the new professionals who joined us at this webinar to learn about the importance of engaging and building relationships. Leap in and take the opportunity to learn!
Online learning that tackles sustainability
Our popular digital badges on subjects such as climate adaptation and flood risk asset management.
Resources
University of Canterbury repository of research on resilience of spatially-distributed infrastructure networks to extreme natural hazards
Project Drawdown: An impressive online resource of well-researched climate change solutions.
Adapting infrastructure to climate change – James Hughes – Branch meeting presentation, November 2019
Do you know a resource that belongs here? If so please contact info@apopo.co.nz.
