Increased preparedness for Swedish port regions

Against this background, the project aims to strengthen the preparedness of Swedish port regions for the future in relation to other societal and security-related challenges. This is particularly important given the uncertainties surrounding the magnitude of future climate change and the evolving demands on port operations, such as changing security requirements.

As climate change affects Swedish ports in different ways, ranging from rising sea levels to changing ice seasons, port operations face both operational and strategic challenges. Addressing these challenges requires clear allocation of responsibilities, long-term planning, and collaboration between port authorities, municipalities, and national government actors. By examining how climate adaptation measures can be coordinated among different stakeholders, the project contributes to increased efficiency and knowledge sharing within Swedish port regions.

At the same time, a changing climate creates new opportunities, such as improved conditions for shipping over the seasons. By combining physical measures, nature-based solutions, and organizational development, ports can strengthen their robustness and contribute to a sustainable and resilient transport system.

Enhanced preparedness for climate change and extreme events is therefore expected to contribute to the transport policy objective of a socio-economically efficient and long-term sustainable transport system. The project further disseminates knowledge on climate adaptation methods and demonstrates how collaboration can be used to spread knowledge and create long-term solutions.