Climate Risk and Ports: A Practical Guide on Strengthening Resilience

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

IDB Invest

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

English

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Shipping

Topic 2

Risks & Opportunities: The Business Case

Topic 3

Risk Management

Target Audience

Real Economy Corporates

MDBs/DFIs

Project Developers

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource Description

This guide provides a step-by-step methodology to help port developers and operators assess, manage, and reduce climate risks. It includes tools for evaluating exposure, identifying adaptation measures, and setting up monitoring frameworks to strengthen resilience in port infrastructure.

Why This Matters

Ports are critical to trade and economic growth but are increasingly exposed to climate risks. This guide helps operators build long-term resilience and protect infrastructure, supply chains, and livelihoods from worsening climate impacts.

Key Insights

Climate hazards like sea-level rise and extreme weather pose major risks to port operations
Proposes a 3-step approach: risk assessment, adaptation planning, and M&E
Provides templates and tools for both qualitative and quantitative assessments
Emphasizes integration of resilience into decision-making, investment, and design
Highlights the financial and operational benefits of proactive climate adaptation

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Infographic: Adaption Action in Ports - (Spanish)

Infographic: Ports and Climate Risks - (Spanish)

Infographic: Potential Climate Change Events and Impacts

Infographic: Adaption Action in Ports

Infographic: Potential Climate Change Events and Impacts - (Spanish)

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