Long-lived infrastructure is inherently exposed to climate risks through its longevity, irreversibility and high initial capital cost. Major transport infrastructure is often designed for a lifetime measured in many decades and may be operational in a future climate that will be significantly different to the historical climate commonly used for planning and design. This policy brief focuses on port infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa. It investigates the climate change risks, the use of climate services in decision-making and makes recommendations for actions to enhance the resilience of port infrastructure. It summarises a more comprehensive paper prepared to support the scoping phase of the Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) programme for the ports sector.
Technology Partners: MimirTech
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/using-climate-information-achieve-long-term-development-objectives-african-ports
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/george-woolhouse
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/darren-lumbroso
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/climate-and-development-knowledge-network-cdkn
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-change
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ports
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/africa
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/extreme-weather-events
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-impacts
