A two-pronged, adaptive and proactive approach to addressing climate change in Africa’s maritime transport and ports sector is needed. By reducing emissions and building climate resilience in the maritime sector, Africa can aim to future-proof the sector by both mitigating its environmental impact and strengthening its capacity to withstand climate-related disruptions, while supporting the sustainable development of its blue economy.


About the authors

Judy Beaumont is International Ocean Institute – Southern Africa Director. She has worked in the environmental sector for 30 years, focusing on environmental sustainability, ocean and coastal management, and climate change response. Shannon Hampton is a Marine Biologist who has worked in ocean governance in Africa for over a decade. David Willima is a Maritime Researcher with the Institute for Security Studies’ Climate Risk and Human Security Project.