Interlinked Infrastructures and Cascades

The Institute’s integrated, multi-infrastructure approach enables the identification, quantification, and management of cascading impacts across interconnected systems. Analyzing sectors like water, energy, transport, and telecommunications in isolation often underestimates interdependencies and "domino" effects. By taking a holistic perspective, the Institute enhances understanding of system interactions, allowing for more effective management of failures that can trigger widespread disruptions.

This deeper understanding drives the development of advanced methods for measuring, modeling, predicting, and visualizing interdependencies across social, physical, and technological systems. The resulting strategies improve risk prediction, mitigation, and the coordination of response and recovery efforts, enhancing human well-being, safety, and quality of life.

The institute’s core thesis is that a multi-infrastructure perspective is vital for ensuring resilience and sustainability in an interconnected world. It focuses on generating new knowledge, tools, and technologies to assess and manage risks, including hybrid threats, while advancing Business Continuity strategies. Research efforts prioritize risk assessment methodologies, preparation for unforeseen events, and strengthening infrastructure resilience against extreme conditions.