Climate Change and Adaptation Planning for Ports - 9781138797901

Name: Climate Change and Adaptation Planning for Ports - 9781138797901
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Climate Change and Adaptation Planning for PortsAuthor(s): Adolf K. Y. Ng, Austin Becker, Stephen Cahoon, Shu-Ling Chen, Paul Earl, Zaili Yang\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138797901, 978-1138797901\nSynopsis\nAs key links in transportation and supply chains, the effect of climate change on seaports has broad implications for the development prospects of the global economy. However, the picture is very uncertain because the impacts of climate change will be felt very differently around the world, both positively and negatively. This book addresses the need for quality theoretical analysis, highly innovative assessment methodologies, and insightful empirical global experiences so as to identify the best international practices, planning and appropriate policies to effectively adapt to, develop resilience, and indeed benefit from, the impacts posed by climate change on transportation and supply chains.\n\nThis b.