Are transport networks in low-income countries prepared for climate change? Barriers to preparing for climate change in Africa and South Asia

Sarah Greenham (), Robin Workman, Kevin McPherson, Emma Ferranti, Rachel Fisher, Stephen Mills, Roger Street, John Dora, Andrew Quinn and Clive Roberts
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Sarah Greenham: University of Birmingham
Robin Workman: TRL
Kevin McPherson: TRL
Emma Ferranti: University of Birmingham
Rachel Fisher: University of Birmingham
Stephen Mills: University of Birmingham
Roger Street: University of Oxford
John Dora: John Dora Consulting Limited
Andrew Quinn: University of Birmingham
Clive Roberts: University of Birmingham

Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, 2023, vol. 28, issue 8, No 4, 22 pages

Abstract: Abstract Climate change, through extreme weather events and slow onset climatic changes, disrupts the operation of transport networks, and those in low-income countries (LICs) across Africa and South Asia are particularly vulnerable to climate change. This paper explores the barriers that LICs face across Africa and South Asia regarding preparedness of transport infrastructure to climate change, with the intent of addressing the knowledge gaps and consequential needs of LICs to support the delivery of more climate-resilient transport. Literature on climate change adaptation and transport resilience among LICs is reviewed to identify the broad challenges and barriers regarding climate change adaptation. Semi-structured interviews with 13 transport stakeholders across Africa and South Asia were also conducted to understand the challenges specific to the transport sector in the regions. Several barriers were identified, including a lack of data and knowledge on climate change impacts, design and prioritisation of remedial actions, budgeting and planning for climate change, and identifying and engaging with stakeholders. Findings from this paper and the wider research project it comprises inform policy guidance that calls for greater national and international coordination to develop practical, relevant and usable data, tools, advice and support for some of the most at-risk transport networks to climate change in the world.

Keywords: Climate change; Transport resilience; Adaptation; Low-income countries; Africa; South Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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