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Literature Review on Incorporating Climate Change Adaptation Measures in the Design of New Ports and Other Maritime Projects

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  • Pedro Loza

    (Engineering Faculty, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal)

  • Fernando Veloso-Gomes

    (Engineering Faculty, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal)

Abstract

Due to their nature and location, ports and other maritime projects are particularly sensitive to climate change actions. Thus, when designing these types of projects, it is important to follow a methodology that incorporates climate change adaptation measures throughout the design process. This paper aims to identify the most relevant work developed in this field, along with the main knowledge gaps, through a systematic literature review process. Through a careful selection and analysis of relevant articles associated with “climate change adaptation”, “ports” and “design”, it was possible to conclude that these focused on existing infrastructures and specific case studies, on individual design aspects, on policies and economic or legal frameworks, on the perceptions around climate change or on stakeholder management. The literature review process described in this paper is part of a larger project, dedicated to the development of a practical and robust framework focused on the implementation of climate change mitigation measures in the design of new ports and other maritime projects.

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  • Pedro Loza & Fernando Veloso-Gomes, 2023. "Literature Review on Incorporating Climate Change Adaptation Measures in the Design of New Ports and Other Maritime Projects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:5:p:4569-:d:1087163
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