Contents
Acknowledgments iii
Abstract iv
List of Abbreviations x
Glossary of Terms xi
1 Chapter – I: Introduction 1
1.1 Background 1
1.1.1 Need for Study 2
1.1.2 Aim 3
1.1.3 Objective 3
1.1.4 Research Questions 3
1.1.5 Assumptions 3
1.1.6 Scope 4
1.1.7 Limitations 4
1.1.8 Thesis Focus 5
1.1.9 Methodology 5
1.1.10 Structure of the Thesis 6
2 Chapter – II: Literature Review 7
2.1 Summary of topics 7
2.1.1 Climate Change Scenarios 7
2.1.2 Coastal Infrastructure & Port Industry 10
2.1.3 Resilience to Climate Change 11
3 Chapter – III: Data & Analysis 12
3.1 Analysis Procedure & Structure of Chapter 12
3.2 Introduction to Case Studies 13
3.2.1 Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. 14
3.2.2 Indian Coast Guard 15
3.2.3 Petronet LNG Ltd. 15
3.2.4 Swan Energy Ltd. 16
3.2.5 Gujarat Maritime Board 16
3.3 Sea Level Rise 17
3.3.1 Observed Trends (1993-2017) 17
3.3.2 Future Projections (up to 2100) 19
3.3.3 Resilience to Sea Level Rise 25
3.4 Cyclonic Storms 42
3.4.1 Past Occurrences 43
3.4.2 Post-cyclone Repair & Maintenance 45
4 Chapter – IV: Discussion 49
4.1 Findings & Conclusions 49
4.2 Scope of Further Study 49
5 References I
6 Appendix I
6.1 Appendix – I I
6.2 Appendix – II I