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Vulnerabilities and adaptation of ports to climate change

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change is anticipated to have a significant impact on coastal infrastructure, including navigational aids and ports. This paper presents the results of a vulnerability assessment of ports in Australia to climate change. Results reveal variable vulnerability in ports in the short and long term in relation to their exposure to climate change. However, this is offset by inherent adaptive capacity both in current climate change initiatives driven by ports, and in the self-confidence of the industry to be able to adapt. We conclude with a reflection on the implications of these results for future ports analyses.

Source: Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2012.716363

Authors: Melissa Nursey-Bray, Boyd Blackwell, Ben Brooks, Marnie L. Campbell, Laurie Goldsworthy, Hilary Pateman, Ian Rodrigues, Melanie Roome, Jeffrey T. Wright, John Francis, Chad L. Hewitt

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, The University of Adelaide, KPMG (Australia), Central Queensland University

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Ports and Logistics

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2106892288

FWCI: 5.03

Cites: 75

Cited by: 62

Related to: 10