EVENT NAME:
The Second International Workshop on Quality Road Infrastructure Development -
Future of Quality Road Infrastructure: Envisioning Introduction of Advanced Technologies for Developing Sustainable and Resilient Road Networks under the Era of Climate Change and Aging
DATE:
25-27 February 2026
VENUE:
United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan
ORGANIZERS:
United Nations Centre for Regional Development of the Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNCRD-DSDG/UN DESA)
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Government of Japan
The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG/UNDESA) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the Government of Japan co-organize the Second International Workshop on Quality Road Infrastructure Development at the United Nations University, in Tokyo, Japan, from 25 to 27 February 2026. The workshop convenes high-level government officials from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, and focused on advanced technologies for developing sustainable and resilient road networks under the era of climate change and aging.
Session 2: MLIT Special Session on Advanced Technologies and Regulations for the Development of Sustainable and Resilient Road Network in Japan
- Presentation: Seamless Connectivity for People and Goods: Automated Logistics Roads and Enhancing Multimodal Hubs in Japan
Mr. Hirofumi Shimada, Director for International Affairs, Planning Division, Road Bureau, MLIT, Government of Japan
Session 3: Advanced Technology Introduction for Road Pavement
Session 4: Advanced Technology Introduction for Steel Bridges
- Presentations: Japan Bridge Association
Session 6: Advanced Expressway Operation and Maintenance
Session 7: Funding and Financing Opportunities for Climate Resilience ‒ Green Road Infrastructure Development in Asia
- Presentation 1: Introduction of Green Roads Tool Kit and funding and financing opportunities for climate resilient green road development
Ms. Rebecca Ann Stapleton, Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Presentation 2: JICA’s Trends in Quality and Resilient Infrastructure Development (tbc)
Mr. Tsuyoshi Mizuno, Assistant Director, Office for Loan Project Technical Examination, Infrastructure Engineering Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)