Risk-based analysis of the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to the consequences of climate change

Erich Rome, Manfred Bogen, Daniel Lückerath, Oliver Ullrich, Rainer Worst, Eva Streberová, Margaux Dumonteil, Maddalen Mendizabal, Beñat Abajo, Efrén Feliu, Peter Bosch, Angela Connelly, Jeremy Carter

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Abstract

This chapter gives an introduction to risk-based vulnerability assessment of urban infrastructure regarding the consequences of climate change, by describing an approach developed as part of the EU-funded research and innovation project Climate Resilient Cities and Infrastructures. The approach is modular, widely applicable, and supported by a suite of software tools. It guides practitioners and end-users through the process of risk-based vulnerability assessment of urban systems, including built-up areas and (critical) infrastructure. How the approach can be adapted to and applied in a local context is demonstrated via its exemplary application in case studies with the four European cities Bilbao (Spain), Bratislava (Slovakia), Greater Manchester (United Kingdom), and Paris (France). Essential concepts for risk and vulnerability assessments and the current state of the art from related research projects are discussed before a detailed description of the developed approach and its supporting tools is given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications
PublisherSpringer
Pages55-75
Number of pages21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Publication series

NameAdvanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications
ISSN (Print)1613-5113
ISSN (Electronic)2363-9466

Keywords

  • Climate change adaptation
  • Infrastructure
  • Risk analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Urban systems
  • Vulnerability

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