Climate change adaptation and mitigation in ports

Wilmsmeier, Gordon

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819134-7.00008-3

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“…While climate change impacts are devastating, e.g., sea level rise 6 and storm surges (cyclone, tornado), intense rainfall, and higher wind speeds, ports in return need to prepare by taking adaptation actions and measures (see Table 5 ) to remain operational. Otherwise, such impacts damage port infrastructure, and degrade port operation, thus leading to more downtime for cargo handling and clearance, and delays for ships and land transport (Wilmsmeier 2020 ). From a mitigation perspective, ports utilise measures to reduce GHG emissions (decarbonisation), including energy efficiency, in port landside operation, and facilitate the reduction of ships and land transport GHG emissions (see the measures in Table 5 ).…”

Section: Internal and External Ports’ Sustainability Actions And Measures And The Association With Sdgsmentioning

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“…Lirn et al 2013 ; Chiu et al 2014 ; Lam and Notteboom 2014 ; PIANC 2014 ; Davarzani et al 2016 ; Bergqvist and Monios 2019 ), or in the sustainable port concept (e.g., (I2S2 2013 ; Asgari et al 2015 ; Bjerkan and Seter 2019 ; Lim et al 2019 ). Single port sustainability measures have also been studied, such as air quality improvement (Corbett et al 2007 ), energy efficiency (Iris and Lam 2019 ), greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction (Alamoush et al 2020 ), renewable energy (PIANC 2019 ), alternative fuel (Zhong et al 2019 ), electrification of cargo handling equipment (CHE) (Yang and Chang 2013 ), noise reduction (Enguix et al 2019 ), and climate change adaptation (Wilmsmeier 2020 ). In view of the above studies, the first gap that can be gleaned is that sustainability actions and measures are addressed mainly within the environmental dimensions, e.g., (Darbra et al 2009 ; Lirn et al 2013 ; Lam and Notteboom 2014 ; Acciaro et al 2014 ; Davarzani et al 2016 ).…”

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Revisiting port sustainability as a foundation for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

2021

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Port sustainability studies are increasing rapidly and are skewed toward environmental aspects, while at the same time their results are fragmented, making it difficult to collectively assess conclusions. This study, therefore, aims at building a framework which categorises port actions, measures, and implementation schemes (policy tools to improve the uptake), utilising the critical literature review method. Additionally, linkage of port sustainability to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) is highlighted. Port sustainability includes internal (port side) and external (ships and land transport) actions and measures. The study results form 16 homogeneous and interconnected sustainability categories, including a non-exhaustive list of operationalising measures, encompassing the three dimensions of sustainability (environment, economy and society) while implementation schemes are divided into four groups. Considering that ports are under scrutiny and perceiving growing pressure to improve their sustainable pathways, for example by addressing climate change and energy consumption, the identified ports’ sustainability actions and measures, including the linkage with the UN SDGs, are overarching and multidimensional and seen as a step in achieving far-reaching sustainable implementation. The study’s practical implications guide port policymakers and industry practitioners to go beyond the low hanging fruit (customary practices), and enable them to take reliable decisions for broader sustainability implementation. Additionally, the identified research implications stimulate further academic discussions.

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Section: Internal and External Ports’ Sustainability Actions And Measures And The Association With Sdgsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Revisiting port sustainability as a foundation for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

2021

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“…See the same study for in-depth measures that can be implemented to decarbonize ports. Importantly, building walls, dredging and beach restoration, enhancing natural defenses, protecting against coastal erosion, and using monitoring applications are among the port measures available to prepare for climate change adaptation (Ng et al, 2013;Wilmsmeier, 2020).…”

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Ports, maritime transport, and industry: The immediate impact of COVID-19 and the way forward

Alamoush

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Ölçer

2021

Marit. Technol. Res.

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The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to the implementation of unprecedented global restrictions and strict safety measures. Countries and authorities imposed, inter alia, lockdowns, social distancing, border closing, prechecks, and personal protective equipment. Nonetheless, the restrictions had consequences for the whole transport sector. This study endeavors to investigate COVID-19’s immediate impact and the ensuing issues for ports, shipping, and the maritime supply chains and industry. Therefore, we conducted an exploratory review of various sources and, in addition, utilized our findings to conduct a case study to investigate the responses to the pandemic and issues arising in the Port of Aqaba/ Jordan. The way forward for ports to follow after the pandemic was also identified. The results of the analysis of impacts were categorized into 6 different, yet interconnected, attributes. Impacts illustrated how adversely COVID-19 shocked maritime transport, supply chains, and industry, and how the consequent restrictions complicated operations. Findings indicate that ports need to maintain resilience through the pandemic- the same is true for any future shocks- by building risk management plans and expanding the circle of cooperation regionally and globally, not only within the port, but also including the maritime supply chains. Furthermore, despite its unfavorable impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic is considered as the spark for the reconfiguration of shipping and port operations, particularly by integration of smart and digital technologies and by enhancing sustainability, e.g., climate change adaptation and mitigation. Along these lines, post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the way forward should harness socioenvironmental pathways. While the study provides timely analysis, including insights and lessons learned, which can inform policymakers and practitioners on the severity of the pandemic and future pathways, it also contributes to scholarly discussions by pointing out future research agendas that could guide further academic investigations.

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“…In port areas climate mitigation aims to reduce and control emissions, the main strategies identified are the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) through the inclusion of specific natural ecosystems such as mangrove plantations, rather than traditional hard breakwater, the promotion and use of clean and renewable energies, the energy efficiency of processes and systems and finally the promotion of sustainable transport and mobility systems for employees, passengers and cargo traffics [15,16].…”

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Port Metabolism and Benefits of Green Zones in City-Port Systems

Barroca

2021

IJESNR

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Climate change has produced new challenges for port infrastructures, requiring the planning of long-term mitigation measures and adaptation actions. In order to be able to orient projects, it is necessary to read ports as complex systems and to understand the dependencies and flows between their parts, and the interaction with city and with environment. Among project actions, the inclusion of green areas provides both mitigation and adaptation benefits.

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Climate change adaptation and mitigation in ports

Cited by 9 publications

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Revisiting port sustainability as a foundation for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

Revisiting port sustainability as a foundation for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

Ports, maritime transport, and industry: The immediate impact of COVID-19 and the way forward

Port Metabolism and Benefits of Green Zones in City-Port Systems

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