{
  "id": 4547557,
  "title": "ASCE Reaffirms Commitment to Champion Sustainable Infrastructure Initiatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/asce-reaffirms-commitment-to-champion-sustainable-infrastructure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T01:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/31/asce-reaffirms-commitment-to-champion-sustainable-infrastructure-initiatives/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Nigeria Section has reaffirmed its dedication to advocating for resilient and sustainable infrastructure, as highlighted during the ASCE 2026 Conference. Austin Odibi, the President of the Nigeria Section, emphasized that the organization will persist in promoting engineering excellence, sharing knowledge, and exploring innovative approaches to tackle Nigeria's infrastructure challenges. Odibi pointed out that these collective efforts empower engineers with the necessary expertise to combat climate change, develop innovative infrastructure solutions, and contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\n\nThe conference, themed \"Climate Adaptive Cities: Engineering Solutions for Resilient Urban Futures,\" specifically addressed initiatives related to resilient infrastructure, sustainable cities, and climate action. Odibi stressed that this year's event builds upon the previous tradition by placing climate adaptation and urban resilience at the forefront of professional discussions. He underscored the ASCE Nigeria Section's commitment to integrating these global priorities into meaningful professional engagements within Nigeria. As engineers, the ASCE Nigeria Section believes they have a duty to design infrastructure that meets today's requirements while also anticipating and addressing the challenges of tomorrow.",
  "summary": "Oluchi Chibuzor The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Nigeria Section, has said that they would continue to champion resilient and sustainable infrastructure through initiatives such as engineering standards, research,",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}