Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Coastal and Ocean Engineering
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2025 | Viewed by 458
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Civil Engineering, European University of Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain
Interests: marine renewable energy; offshore wind; wave energy; maritime engineering; coastal engineering; offshore engineering
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: marine renewable energy; offshore wind; wave energy; maritime engineering; coastal engineering; offshore engineering
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: marine renewable energy; offshore wind; wave energy; maritime engineering; coastal engineering; offshore engineering
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: maritime engineering; coastal engineering; maritime structures; ports and harbors
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Climate change represents one of the greatest global challenges to achieving the sustainability of coastal and ocean systems. Sea level rise, intensifying storms, coastal erosion, and changing wave patterns are placing increasing pressure on maritime infrastructure and ecosystems. This Special Issue aims to compile innovative research, strategies, and technologies that contribute to the adaptation of coastal and ocean engineering to climate change impacts, promoting sustainable and resilient approaches.
The proposal aligns with the objectives of The Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE), which seeks to publish cutting-edge research in the field of maritime engineering and ocean systems.
The Special Issue will cover, among others, the following areas:
- Design and operation of resilient infrastructure: Methods to reinforce and redesign ports, breakwaters, and other critical infrastructures.
- Nature-based solutions: Strategies such as the restoration of mangroves, dunes, and coral reefs.
- Modeling and simulation: Predictive tools to assess future impacts of climate change.
- Risk management and adaptive planning: Methods to mitigate risks associated with climate change in coastal environments.
- Technological innovation in marine renewable energy: Its role in reducing emissions and protecting coastal areas.
- Carbon footprint assessment and reduction strategies: Evaluating and minimizing the environmental impact of coastal and ocean engineering projects.
- Life cycle analysis in maritime infrastructure: Integrating sustainability metrics into design, construction, and operation phases.
- Decarbonization pathways for maritime transport and operations: Exploring strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in marine industries.
This Special Issue is intended for
- Researchers in coastal, maritime, and ocean engineering.
- Specialists in climate change and sustainability.
- Professionals involved in the planning and design of maritime infrastructure.
- Coastal managers interested in adaptation strategies.
Dr. M. Dolores Esteban
Dr. José-Santos López-Gutiérrez
Dr. Vicente Negro
Dr. Maria Graça Neves
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- climate change adaptation
- coastal engineering
- ocean engineering
- resilient infrastructure
- nature-based solutions
- carbon footprint
- decarbonization
- life cycle analysis
- risk management
- marine renewable energy
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