Data source | Author | Country | Climate risks considered | Methodological approach |
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Adaptation Strategies in the Transport Sector‖ Deliverable 4 of the research project WEATHER (Weather Extremes: Impacts on Transport Systems and Hazards for European Regions) | Doll, C. et al | Europe | Flooding, Water scarcity & droughts |
Regarding the inland waterway sector important adaptation strategies for the infrastructure include the installation and maintenance of groynes in order to increase the flow velocity of the rivers and to avoid silting of the river beds. Positive effects for high precipitation and droughts. Costs for single groynes are estimated. |
Market opportunities for fibreglass inland ships | Centrum voor Lichtgewicht Constructies 2003 en Polymarin NEA | Europe | Water scarcity & droughts |
Cost assessment of use of composite material in shipbuilding, e.g. fibreglass reinforced plastic: Due to the lighter material, the loading capacity of the ship increases, fuel use descreases and ships can still operate with lower water level. |