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Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
Robert Massarelli, AICP
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Sea Level Rise
Impacts
Response
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Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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400,000 Years of Sea Level Elevations
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
U.S. Climate Change Science Program
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Challenges in Sea Level Rise Projections
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
Tidal ComponentsBarometric PressureMeteorological ConditionsTemperatureGeological Changes in Reference PointsStatistical Variation
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Sea Level Rise Projections
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Climate Change (man-made affects)Climate Change (natural affects)National SecurityGood BusinessChanging Market ConditionsTheological Values
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Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Impacts of Sea Level Rise Change in Water LevelsShoreline RetreatStorm EventsFloodingSaltwater IntrusionLoss of Wetlands
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Change in Water LevelsImpact on Infrastructure Impact on Environmental Restoration ProjectsBridge Clearance Changes in Sedimentation Patterns
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Shoreline RetreatCoastal ErosionDamage to bridges, wharfs, piers, terminals, ships, and cargoDamage to cranes, lighting systems, and other infrastructure
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Storm EventsExpanded Stormwater Treatment FacilitiesHigher Tailwater Elevations
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Flooding
Higher FrequencyHigher Stages
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Saltwater IntrusionChanges in Estuary HabitatReduction of Fresh GroundwaterChanges in Vegetation
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Loss of WetlandsFlood ProtectionHabitatEnvironmental Restoration
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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ResponsesProtectionRetreatAccommodateMitigate
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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ProtectionLeveesBeakwatersFlood GatesRaising StructuresBeach Renourishment
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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RetreatRelocating to a Higher LocationExpanding Less Vulnerable SitesLand Use Planning
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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AccommodateDesigns StandardsRisk AnalysisDesalinate Groundwater Salt Tolerate VegetationFlood Proofing
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Mitigate
Reduce Green House Gases
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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UK Department for Transport
Ports: National Policy Statement for England & Wales – Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) Report
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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PORT OF ANTWERP
Shore-based Electricity SupplyUsing Dredging Spoil in Landscaping Dikes The Port More Naturally
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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PORT OF ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam Climate Initiative (RCI)Rotterdam Climate Proof (RCP)
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Container Terminal Tollerort
Waste Heat is Recovered From the Treatment Process and Used To Heat the New Office Buildings
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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City of Oslo Port Authority
WindmillsWaterfront Redevelopment
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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World Ports Climate Initiative
Fifty-five of the world’s key ports
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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World Ports Climate Initiative
Carbon Foot Printing Lease Agreement Template On-shore Power Supply
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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EcoPorts
Environmental Review 2009PEARL 2005-2008 EconetEco-Information
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
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Conclusion
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
Annual BudgetCapital
Improvements Plan
Commissioner Changes
0 5 Years
0 100 YearsSea Level Rise
Master Plan Infrastructure Life Span
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Conclusion
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
1. Incorporate climate change forecasts into short- and long-term plans, to the extent possible
Frank Gallivan, Kathleen Bailey, and Larry O’Rourke, Transportation Research Record 2100
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Conclusion
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
2. Keep abreast of developments in climate science and adaptation to climate change
Frank Gallivan, Kathleen Bailey, and Larry O’Rourke, Transportation Research Record 2100
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Conclusion
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
3. Reach out to other agencies to form alliances to address means of adapting to climate change
Frank Gallivan, Kathleen Bailey, and Larry O’Rourke, Transportation Research Record 2100
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Conclusion
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4. Study the actions that other ports are taking to prepare for climate change
Frank Gallivan, Kathleen Bailey, and Larry O’Rourke, Transportation Research Record 2100
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Conclusion
Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports
5. A national study focused on ports’ risk from climate change and their adaptation options could be useful
Frank Gallivan, Kathleen Bailey, and Larry O’Rourke, Transportation Research Record 2100
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Global Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Impact on Ports