Climate Scenario Analysis for Seaport Risk and Resilience

Climate change poses growing risks to global maritime trade and port infrastructure. This course provides a practical introduction to assessing seaport risk and resilience under future climate scenarios using the PortWatch tool — a powerful platform developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the University of Oxford.

PortWatch is an online climate risk analytics platform jointly developed by the IMF, the University of Oxford, and partner institutions. It helps policymakers, port authorities, and researchers understand how climate change and extreme weather events can disrupt global maritime trade.

Through guided demonstrations and interactive examples, you will learn how to:

• Explore climate scenario data and interpret risk indicators for ports and shipping routes.

• Understand the impacts of sea-level rise, tropical cyclones, and extreme weather on seaport operations.

• Analyze resilience strategies and compare regional vulnerabilities across different climate scenarios.

• Use PortWatch’s visualization and simulation features to support data-driven decision-making in port planning and policy.

Designed for professionals, researchers, and students in port management, logistics, climate adaptation, and maritime policy, this course bridges theory with real-world application.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently use climate scenario tools to evaluate port-level risks and identify actionable strategies for building more resilient maritime infrastructure.

Disclaimer

This demonstration uses the PortWatch climate risk analysis tool, developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the University of Oxford, with support from partner organizations. The tool is freely available for educational and non-commercial use.