An opportunity to hear from some of WEC2019’s most popular speakers on what they, as engineers have seen, experienced and worked on over the past 12 months and to consider, with them, the implications for engineering in the future.

As many stakeholders are now reflecting upon a “build-back-better” strategy after the COVID-19 crisis, and in the context of the World Environment Day celebrated on 5 June, WFEO issued the statement “WFEO position to the build-back-better call for arms”.

Engineering: Stepping up to the challenge of coronavirus and other global threats: WFEO has followed the developments in the global spread of COVID-19 with deep concern, both for those affected and those on the frontline of response. In English / Chinese.

CFIA Costa Rica signatory at the Washington Accord

In June 2020, at the annual meetings of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA), the WFEO National Member of Costa Rica, the Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CFIA), became a signatory of the Washington Accord.

Bridge Over the Straight of Messina

The project to connect Sicily with the Italian mainland by a bridge over the Straight of Messina was first talked of many years ago but is finally being taken seriously, improving the quality of life and the economy in South Italy and for the whole country.

WFEO at CHITEC Expo

WFEO was invited to have a booth at the 23rd China Beijing International High-Tech Expo held in Beijing from Sept 17-20 under the theme “Engineering for Sustainable Development” to promote the 2030 Agenda for SDGs.