The partners in the Navigating a Changing Climate initiative are preparing a survey to help improve understanding of the costs and other consequences of extreme weather events for ports and inland waterways. The survey is intended to provide information to…

According to the World Meteorological Organization's April update, April 2018 was the third warmest on record.  Notable developments in long-term climate change indicators, including carbon dioxide levels and sea ice cover, were also noted, and there were several high-impact weather…

A March 2018 report by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) confirms the importance of increasing the adaptability of Europe’s infrastructure and social systems to a changing climate.  See https://easac.eu/fileadmin/PDF_s/reports_statements/Extreme_Weather/EASAC_Statement_Extreme_Weather_Events_March_2018_FINAL.pdf 

Several publications this week report on studies indicating that rates of sea level rise may be accelerating.  For example see https://maritimecyprus.com/2018/02/20/nasa-new-study-finds-sea-level-rise-accelerating/ 

Public consultation on the draft Air Quality Strategy The draft Air Quality Strategy was published for consultation in early December 2017. The consultation will close on 23 January 2018.  For full details click here

A new international standard on resilience is now available.  ISO 22316 (2017) published by the International Organization for Standardization is intended to help organisations improve their ability to absorb and adapt to a changing environment in turn ensuring they can…

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The PIANC-led Think Climate coalition is pleased to announce a major international climate change conference dedicated to the interests of waterborne transport infrastructure owners, operators and user. Climate change is an important and growing focus of attention. The Paris Agreement on…

A large tidal marsh restoration project at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware is progressing according to schedule. Watch video below! Located along the marshes of the western Delaware Bay, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 10,000…

New oyster reef in Charlotte Harbor to protect against storm surge! Better fishing and protection against storm surge are on the way to Charlotte Harbor as the Nature Conservancy helps to put in a brand new oyster reef.