In addition to the physical risks of climate change, civil engineers also need to consider the transition risks involved in moving towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. These include enhanced reporting obligations, stigmatisation of polluting industries and shifts in consumer preferences. This paper reports on a study into the potential role of civil engineers in mitigating transition risks, using London’s Heathrow airport expansion project as a case study. It concludes that while transition to a net zero economy will create a window of opportunity for civil engineers, additional skills will be needed for them to play a major role.

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管理气候变化过渡风险：土木工程师的另一个潜在角色

除了气候变化带来的物理风险外，土木工程师还需要考虑朝着实现零温室气体净排放迈进的过渡风险。这些包括增加报告义务，污染行业的污名化以及消费者偏好的转变。本文以伦敦希思罗机场扩建项目为例，对土木工程师在缓解过渡风险中的潜在作用进行了研究。结论是，虽然向零净经济过渡将为土木工程师创造机会之窗，但仍需要其他技能才能发挥重要作用。