Navigating the future: Towards a fossil-free and resilient transport system – the port's role, and climate adaptation to extreme weather

In the development towards a fossil-free and resilient transport system, it is important to adapt to climate change and its effects. Sweden is one of the countries most affected by indirect vulnerabilities due to climate change.

The aim of this project is to test, adjust and further develop a framework for gradual and dynamic climate adaptation that considers future uncertainties in the management of multiple weather events.

The framework will be developed in close collaboration between VTI, SMHI and Port of Gothenburg and is primarily intended to be used by Sweden's ports to better manage the effects of future climate change and extreme weather. Knowledge from the project will also benefit the port's stakeholders and authorities.

Ports are important infrastructure nodes that support global supply chains.

The effects of climate change and extreme weather do not only cause disruptions to port infrastructure but affect the entire transportation system.