A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport

Climate change presents substantial challenges for the aviation sector, particularly concerning the assessment and management of risks to airport infrastructure and operations. Effective climate risk assessment is crucial for implementing prioritized adaptation strategies that enhance airport resili...

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Main Authors: Carmela De Vivo, Marta Ellena, Giuliana Barbato, Alessandro Pugliese, Francesca Marinucci, Tomaso Barilli, Paola Mercogliano
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405880724000918
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author Carmela De Vivo
Marta Ellena
Giuliana Barbato
Alessandro Pugliese
Francesca Marinucci
Tomaso Barilli
Paola Mercogliano
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Marta Ellena
Giuliana Barbato
Alessandro Pugliese
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Paola Mercogliano
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description Climate change presents substantial challenges for the aviation sector, particularly concerning the assessment and management of risks to airport infrastructure and operations. Effective climate risk assessment is crucial for implementing prioritized adaptation strategies that enhance airport resilience. This paper introduces an innovative matrix-based co-design approach to evaluate climate risks for airports, illustrated by a case study of Bologna Airport, located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The matrix-based approach, distinguished by its integration of climate hazard, exposure and vulnerability data, proves to be both robust and replicable, especially when key stakeholders actively participate in the process. The approach offers a systematic framework for identifying and assessing climate risks, facilitating the development of effective adaptation strategies. The Bologna Airport case study highlights the approach’s practical application, demonstrating its effectiveness in risk assessment and its potential to guide decision-making for more resilient airport management. The findings underscore the importance of early and equitable preventive actions and support, making vulnerability analysis a critical component in developing effective adaptation strategies. This research advances resilience planning in the aviation sector and offers valuable insights for other airports facing similar climate challenges.
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spelling doaj-art-76ba6127cb1c486d98e3adc97971c8242025-01-30T05:14:45ZengElsevierClimate Services2405-88072025-01-0137100536A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airportCarmela De Vivo0Marta Ellena1Giuliana Barbato2Alessandro Pugliese3Francesca Marinucci4Tomaso Barilli5Paola Mercogliano6CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy; Corresponding author.CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, ItalyCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, ItalyCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, ItalyCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, ItalyBologna Airport “Guglielmo Marconi”, ItalyCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, ItalyClimate change presents substantial challenges for the aviation sector, particularly concerning the assessment and management of risks to airport infrastructure and operations. Effective climate risk assessment is crucial for implementing prioritized adaptation strategies that enhance airport resilience. This paper introduces an innovative matrix-based co-design approach to evaluate climate risks for airports, illustrated by a case study of Bologna Airport, located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The matrix-based approach, distinguished by its integration of climate hazard, exposure and vulnerability data, proves to be both robust and replicable, especially when key stakeholders actively participate in the process. The approach offers a systematic framework for identifying and assessing climate risks, facilitating the development of effective adaptation strategies. The Bologna Airport case study highlights the approach’s practical application, demonstrating its effectiveness in risk assessment and its potential to guide decision-making for more resilient airport management. The findings underscore the importance of early and equitable preventive actions and support, making vulnerability analysis a critical component in developing effective adaptation strategies. This research advances resilience planning in the aviation sector and offers valuable insights for other airports facing similar climate challenges.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405880724000918Climate changeRisk assessmentCo-design approachMatrix-based approachAirports
spellingShingle Carmela De Vivo
Marta Ellena
Giuliana Barbato
Alessandro Pugliese
Francesca Marinucci
Tomaso Barilli
Paola Mercogliano
A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport
Climate Services
Climate change
Risk assessment
Co-design approach
Matrix-based approach
Airports
title A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport
title_full A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport
title_fullStr A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport
title_full_unstemmed A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport
title_short A co-design matrix-based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports: A case study of Bologna airport
title_sort co design matrix based approach to evaluate the climate risks for airports a case study of bologna airport
topic Climate change
Risk assessment
Co-design approach
Matrix-based approach
Airports
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405880724000918
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