PREVENTION OF EMISSIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN HIGH-RISK FACILITIES BY INCREASING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
PREVENTION OF EMISSIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN HIGH-RISK FACILITIES BY INCREASING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
Author(s): Matevž Obrecht, Borut Jereb, Maja Rosi, Mirjana Lazarević, Bojana Slomšek Šlamberger, Martin FaleSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Human Ecology, Political Ecology, Environmental interactions, Green Transformation
Published by: INTERNACIONALNI UNIVERZITET TRAVNIK
Keywords: NaTech (Natural Hazards Causing Technological Disasters); natural hazards; technological disasters; floods; climate change;
Summary/Abstract: NaTech (Natural Hazard Triggering Technological Disasters) refers to events where natural disasters—such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, or landslides—trigger technological failures, leading to the release of hazardous substances, fires, or explosions. These compound events reflect the intersection between natural and technological hazards and represent an increasingly relevant risk in the context of accelerating climate change. Even more severe are the consequences related to NaTech events in SEVESO sites. Slovenia is exposed to multiple types of natural hazards, including floods, landslides, earthquakes, wildfires, and extreme weather events. In particular, the frequency and intensity of floods and landslides are increasing as a result of climate change, elevating the risk of NaTech incidents. Strengthening the climate resilience of industrial and critical infrastructure is therefore essential.
Journal: ZBORNIK RADOVA INTERNACIONALNOG UNIVERZITETA TRAVNIK
- Issue Year: 14/2025
- Issue No: 30
- Page Range: 110-115
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English