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Vulnerabilities and adaptation of ports to climate change
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posted on 2023-05-17, 16:01 authored by Nursey-Bray, M, Blackwell, B, Benjamin BrooksBenjamin Brooks, Campbell, ML, Goldsworthy, LC, Pateman, H, Rodrigues, I, Roome, M, Jeffrey WrightJeffrey Wright, Francis, J, Hewitt, CLClimate 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.
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Publication title
Journal of Environmental Planning and ManagementVolume
56Issue
7Pagination
1021-1045ISSN
1360-0559Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Thomson ReutersPlace of publication
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