Panoramic view of the Port of Valencia
Ineco will draw up the climate change adaptation plan for the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandía, an initiative promoted by the Valencia Port Authority (APV) to anticipate the effects of climate change and strengthen the resilience of these infrastructures, which are key to the economy and logistics of the Mediterranean corridor.
The project will include a comprehensive analysis of the hazards associated with extreme weather events, such as sea-level rise, wave action, intense rainfall and heatwaves, and their impact on port operations and strategic assets. Based on this assessment, Ineco will develop a specific vulnerability study for each port, identifying critical points and evaluating their level of exposure.
Building on these findings, the company will define a structured set of adaptation measures aimed at reinforcing the resilience of the infrastructures. These actions will include, for example, technical proposals for protecting docks and breakwaters, improving drainage systems, adapting terminals and access points, or optimising port operations in adverse climate scenarios.
The plan will incorporate this analysis across different climate scenarios, together with cost–benefit assessment methodologies that will help prioritise actions according to their impact and feasibility. It will also establish a continuous monitoring system to ensure that measures can be updated as risks evolve.
Innovation and Leadership in Climate Adaptation
Ineco has a solid track record in climate-proofing infrastructure. The company has analysed the resilience of more than 65% of Spain’s railway network and of numerous Spanish airports, and actively contributes to initiatives such as the 2021–2030 National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which aims to prevent or reduce current and future damage linked to climate change.
Its involvement in the development of the Adaptation Plan for the State Road Network stands out, a pioneering project in Spain, in which thousands of kilometres and critical assets were assessed to evaluate their vulnerability and risk.
This experience consolidates Ineco as a benchmark in designing infrastructure prepared to meet climate challenges and to support safer, more sustainable mobility.
