This paper provides policy-relevant insights into how climate extremes threaten transport infrastructure across Europe. Using a structured multi-hazard framework, it offers a Europe-wide assessment of the exposure of roads, railways, and inland waterways under different warming scenarios, showing that exposure to heatwaves, floods, and wildfires could increase substantially by mid-century. These findings are directly relevant to EU climate adaptation and transport policy, particularly for strategic investment in the TEN-T network. By translating complex climate data into actionable insights for infrastructure planning, the paper has strong potential to inform policymakers and engage the wider public.
This paper provides policy-relevant insights into how climate extremes threaten transport...
Climate extremes like floods, heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires are disrupting Europe’s transport. This study combines a review of past events and future projections to assess current losses and the future exposure of transport infrastructure. Exposure to extremes is projected to rise, but lower emissions can reduce it. Urgent action is needed to reduce emissions and adapt the Trans-European Transport Network to a changing climate.
Climate extremes like floods, heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires are disrupting Europe’s...