Port-Cities
Port Infrastructure and interdependent Socio-eCOlogical systems
Antwerp Port-City Ecosystem
Belgium
Europe’s 2nd-largest port and a key gateway for global trade. The port is piloting DT technology to optimise operations and enhance situational awareness. It has integrated renewable energy sources and NBS to mitigate environmental impacts. Despite technological advancements, it faces climate-induced risks, increasing storm surges, and extreme weather events. High pollution from industry poses ongoing challenges to air and water quality.
Setubal Port-City Ecosystem
Portugal
A key hub in Portugal, supporting diverse operations, including bulk cargo, liquid goods, and roll-on/rolloff services. Its proximity to the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, one of Europe’s most important wetlands, requires targeted management of maritime infrastructure and environmental sustainability. The Mitrena Peninsula, home to high-risk Seveso Directive industrial facilities, underscores the interdependencies between industrial operations, urban areas, and natural ecosystems. It faces multiple threats, including coastal erosion, SLR, extreme weather, fires, and seismic risks.
Vigo Port-City Ecosystem
Spain
A major Atlantic hub and a critical gateway for maritime trade, fisheries, and logistics in northwest Spain. Exposed to multiple risks, including climate-induced threats such as SLR, extreme storms, and flooding, alongside anthropogenic hazards like cybersecurity breaches and supply chain disruptions. Its resilience is challenged by complex governance structures, involving port authorities, municipal and regional governments, and private stakeholders managing diverse and competing interests.
Antwerp Port-City Ecosystem
Europe’s 2nd-largest port and a key gateway for global trade. The port is piloting DT technology to optimise operations and enhance situational awareness. It has integrated renewable energy sources and NBS to mitigate environmental impacts. Despite technological advancements, it faces climate-induced risks, increasing storm surges, and extreme weather events. High pollution from industry poses ongoing challenges to air and water quality.
Setubal Port-City Ecosystem
A key hub in Portugal, supporting diverse operations, including bulk cargo, liquid goods, and roll-on/rolloff services. Its proximity to the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, one of Europe’s most important wetlands, requires targeted management of maritime infrastructure and environmental sustainability. The Mitrena Peninsula, home to high-risk Seveso Directive industrial facilities, underscores the interdependencies between industrial operations, urban areas, and natural ecosystems. It faces multiple threats, including coastal erosion, SLR, extreme weather, fires, and seismic risks.
Vigo Port-City Ecosystem
