| Title | Vulnerability Assessment of Transport Infrastructures in Response to Climate Change |
| Dept | Transportation Energy and Environment Division |
| Year | 2013 |
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| Summary | Transportation infrastructures are not only closely related to the daily life of the populace, but are also the most basic type of infrastructure needed for a nation to function properly; thus, transportation infrastructures are critical for maintaining a nation's infrastructure. However, as climate change (e.g., torrential rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels) intensifies, transportations sectors must consider proposing effective adaptation measures to minimize the vulnerability, enhance the adaptability, and maintain the expected functionality of transportation infrastructures to decrease relevant impacts on society.
The Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change in Taiwan, which emphasized the importance and essentiality of vulnerability assessment for climate change in various fields, was proposed by the Executive Yuan on June 25, 2012. This study referenced this adaptation strategy and reviewed domestic and foreign research and case studies on vulnerability assessment for climate change, thereby proposing the operating procedures and indices for assessing the vulnerability of transport infrastructures in response to climate change. Subsequently, 16 vulnerability indices for vulnerability assessment were selected based on the aspects of practicality, society, and economy. We anticipate that this study can promote the understanding and value that authorities have for the importance of adaptation regarding climate change. Furthermore, the results of this study can be used as a basis for authorities to proceed in vulnerability assessment for climate change and to establish a platform for adaptation information concerning transportation infrastructures. |
| Post date | 2013/09/11 |
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