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Taking off and Navigating Disruptive and Climate Challenges for Building Resilience in Air Transport Infrastructure

In: Climate-Resilient Cities

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  • Andres Guzman

    (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center)

  • Abdulrahman Alwosheel

    (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center)

Abstract

The growing recognition of the importance of addressing disruptive events and climate change has led to an increased focus on resilience in recent decades. This is due to the escalating effects of changing weather patterns, rising temperatures, extreme events, and other challenges associated with climate change. Resilience has emerged as a pivotal concept in various fields, including air transport infrastructure. It has become evident that the ability of systems, communities, and infrastructure to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the negative impacts of climate change is crucial. Resilience provides a crucial framework for developing adaptive strategies and ensuring sustainability in the face of ongoing climate challenges. In the ever-changing world of aviation, air transport infrastructure faces various climate-related challenges that require them to strengthen their infrastructure to maintain connectivity with their surrounding environment and ensure continuous operations. This chapter explores the intricate interrelation between aviation and the obstacles posed by disruptive and climate change, delving deep into the concept that air transport infrastructure must actively manage resilience. From the challenges presented by rising sea levels to the impact of extreme weather events, this chapter will skillfully navigate through the various strategies airports employ to strengthen their systems against the effects of climate change. By thoroughly analyzing case studies, it will shed light on the innovative technological advancements and sustainable practices that are being utilized to mitigate the risks associated with climate change. Furthermore, it will thoroughly consider how these strategies can be tailored to suit the unique characteristics of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This exploration aims to unveil a comprehensive blueprint that will enable airports to confidently take off into a future that is resilient to the challenges of climate change.

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  • Andres Guzman & Abdulrahman Alwosheel, 2025. "Taking off and Navigating Disruptive and Climate Challenges for Building Resilience in Air Transport Infrastructure," Contributions to Economics, in: Anvita Arora & Fateh Belaïd & Sara Lechtenberg-Kasten (ed.), Climate-Resilient Cities, pages 281-313, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:conchp:978-3-031-73090-0_14
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-73090-0_14
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