CMCC webinar
June 22, 2022 | h. 12.30 CEST
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Speaker: Carmela De Vivo, University of Naples “Parthenope” and CMCC
Moderator: Jeremy Pal, CMCC

Abstract

The increase of frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change gives evidence of severe challenges faced by infrastructure systems. Among them, the aviation sector is particularly at risk from the potential consequences of climate change. Airports are classified as critical infrastructures because they provide fundamental functions to sustain societies and economic activities. These aspects require the implementation of appropriate risk assessments and definition of targeted adaptation strategies, which are still limited in the Mediterranean region. In this webinar, a specific methodology will be presented to quantify the climate risk related to extreme temperatures, extreme precipitation and sea level rise for airports in the Mediterranean area. Futhermore, the results obtained from the application of this methodology on specific Italian airports will be illustrated with the aim to support the selection and implementation of appropriate adaptation strategies and measures in relation to extreme temperatures and extreme precipitation events.

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