Series: ADB Data Room: Green and Resilient Ports in Southeast Asia Coastal and Port Engineering: Building Lines of Defense 18 June 2026 Ports and coastal infrastructure face growing risks from sea level rise, stronger storms, and changing coastal dynamics. This webinar explored how nature-based, hybrid, and adaptive approaches can strengthen resilience while supporting environmental stewardship and operational continuity. Through global case studies and practical examples, participants will learn how green and eco-engineered defenses, living shorelines, beneficial reuse of dredged material, and adaptive design strategies can help ports manage climate risks, protect critical assets, and create long-term value. This webinar was the eighth in the Green Ports Webinar Series, organized by the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF) and hosted by the Southeast Asia Development Solutions platform and Development Asia of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ACGF, an ASEAN Infrastructure Fund initiative, supports governments in Southeast Asia in preparing and financing infrastructure projects that advance environmental sustainability and strengthen climate resilience. ACGF is owned by ASEAN governments and ADB. Program and Learning Materials 18 June Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Living Shorelines: Designing Future Port Resilience This presentation gives an overview of how living shorelines integrate ecological processes and habitats into port infrastructure to enhance… Rebecca Morris Presentations Nature-Based Solutions in Ports The presentation provides an overview of the application of nature-based solutions in ports to address challenges such as climate change, operational… Niels van Kouwen Presentations Lightnigh Point - Gateway to Bayou This presentation provides an overview of the restoration, management, and future planning of Lightning Point's shoreline, including environmental… Mary Kate Brown Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Adrian Sammons ACGF Knowledge Team Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Southeast Asia Department Read Also ASEAN Infrastructure Fund ADB Data Room: Green and Resilient Ports in Southeast Asia LinkedIn Twitter/X Partner Organization/s SESG University of Melbourne Haskoning The Nature Conservancy Topics Energy Environment Private Sector Transport