HENG Salpiseth, PhD Research Proposal
April 17, 2012
further into the transport operation and well preparedness was necessary for mitigation of damaged occurred by disaster. e. Methodology Below is methodology for the proposed research study. Summary of the framework of the research study: Framework of the Research Study 1. Impacts of Climate Change in General, GMS and Cambodian Context: Comprehensive review on the impacts of Climate Change and challenges to climate adaptation with identification of Climate Forcing and Types of Stress. 2. Urban Transport System and Climate Impacts: - Explain the relationship between climate forces and urban transport system. - Assess the vulnerability of the urban transport system to a set of climate scenarios of greatest relevance - Define at-risk geographic areas per climate scenarios - Assess vulnerability of modes, impact on operations or demand and prioritize modes by high strategic value - Explore how adaptation issues might be considered in urban transport system planning, project development, operations and maintenance. - What are the parameters and technical requirements to support feasible and effective risk management responses? 3. Road Network and Climate Adaptation: - Define vulnerability map of existing road network with assessment of sensitivity by facility, section or function - Define potential adaptive options to enhance the resilience of the network - Perform cost benefit analysis of adaptive responses with optimization of cost of countermeasures. What are economic consequences and cost-benefit trade offs of action vs. inaction? - Define sources of funding Incorporate most feasible options into system planning
Literature Review (Jan – Jun 2013): In the first part of the study, an extensive desk review on the understanding of the impacts of climate change and challenges to climate adaptation will be carried out. The comprehensive review will be implemented on the GMS, particularly Cambodia. Analysis on the climate change effects on the transport sector and assessment of adaptation measures will be described. The study will be started with the literature review of existing secondary data. Both published and unpublished materials material will be reviewed to Page 3 of 5