Strategic Approach to Climate Risks in Transport

Abstract

Purpose. The aim of the work is to study the climate risks problem in transport systems and to form recommendations for strategic decisions on the adaptation of transport in Ukraine to the occurrence of adverse effects as a result of climate hazard. Research methods. The research has been carried out with the statistical analysis and synthesis methods. Results. The study of climate change in the world and Ukraine, which indicates the need for new effective methods and proposals that would take into account the peculiarities of the national transport system and ensure the implementation of the strategic approach concept to transport management in climate risks, has been carried out. A precautionary attitude to extreme weather is the basis for the strategic decisions formation at the national level. The main stages of the strategic approach to climate risks in transport have been formulated. Scientific novelty. The results of the study allow to form the scientific basis of the development strategy of Ukrainian transport industry in the conditions of natural dangers and risks growth. Practical significance. This paper determines the strategic measures of adaptation of the transport system to climatic risks, which are formed due to the implementation of a set of organizational, technical, construction and economic decisions. The results can be used in the development of management plans for transport and logistics companies in climate hazard.