In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience, the Port of Valencia has announced the development of the CLEVER Tool, a comprehensive climate change impact monitoring system. This innovative system is designed to integrate past, current, and forecasted oceanic and weather variables, including currents, wind speed and direction, water and air temperature, and rainfall, to better serve the needs of port stakeholders.
The primary objective of the CLEVER Tool is to meticulously record events related to environmental drivers and assess their impacts on stakeholders’ operations and port maintenance. By identifying specific thresholds, the system aims to establish a methodology that can detect shifts in vulnerability due to climate change, allowing for more accurate estimations under various climatic scenarios.
The CLEVER Tool aligns seamlessly with the use case proposed for the Port of Valencia, addressing the urgent need for effective climate change impact monitoring. This initiative is a continuation of efforts initiated during the SUDOE INTERREG ECCLIPSE project, where initial needs and ideas were identified, marking a desirable initiative for future development.
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the CLEVER Tool represents a proactive approach to ensuring that the Port of Valencia remains resilient and adaptable in an ever-changing climate landscape. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage with the system as it rolls out, fostering a collaborative effort to mitigate the effects of climate change on port operations.