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Ports need to invest in research to respond to climate change
| 题名： | Ports need to invest in research to respond to climate change |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 作者： | CARL WEHLITZ |
| 作者单位： | Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| 摘要： | Since the earliest recordings of history, ports have been seen as the gateway to the outside world. Nothing much has changed since. Ports still form an integral part of global trade in modern society. More than 90% of the world trade volume is transported by sea, and therefore, ports are regarded as the main gateway to global supply chains, as well as trade-led development. What has, however, changed, are the conditions ports work with, including climate threats such as extreme storms and changing weather systems, which have a significant impact on coastal zones and infrastructure. Owing to its exposed location, a port is vulnerable to these threats and more so to those associated with global warming and climate change. Rising sea levels, increasing storm surges, extreme winds and waves, and coastal flooding are among a few climatic hazards that adversely impact port operations and cause extended down time. Given the critical role of ports, it is becoming a matter of strategic importance for ports to enhance their resilience to these threats. |
| 出版年： | 2022 |
| 期刊名称： | Ports & harbors |
| 卷： | 67 |
| 期： | 4 |
| 页码： | 28-29 |
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