CLARION is proud to join the ECSCI Cluster – European Cluster for Securing Critical Infrastructures.
The ECSCI Cluster brings together European research and innovation projects that work on the security and resilience of critical infrastructures. Its goal is to create stronger links between projects, share knowledge and support new solutions for infrastructure protection.
For CLARION, joining the ECSCI Cluster is an important step. It allows the project to bring the perspective of climate-resilient port infrastructure into a wider European network.
Ports are essential critical infrastructures. They support trade, mobility, energy flows and supply chains. Therefore, their resilience is vital for Europe’s economy and society.
Why the ECSCI Cluster matters for CLARION
CLARION works to improve the resilience of ports and hinterland transport networks. The project focuses on climate-related risks, infrastructure safety and operational continuity.
At the same time, ports face more frequent and complex disruptions. These include extreme weather events, flooding, heatwaves and risks affecting transport connections.
For this reason, cooperation with other European projects is important. Through the ECSCI Cluster, CLARION can exchange knowledge with projects working on different types of critical infrastructure.
This exchange can help identify shared challenges. Moreover, it can support the development of practical and transferable solutions.
Bringing port resilience into a wider European community
CLARION will contribute to the ECSCI Cluster with its experience on climate adaptation in port environments.
The project brings together research, engineering, technology and port expertise. In addition, it develops pilot demonstrations that support safer, smarter and more sustainable port infrastructure.
By joining the cluster, CLARION will strengthen dialogue with projects working on infrastructure protection, security and resilience. As a result, the project can increase the visibility of port-related challenges within the wider critical infrastructure community.
This collaboration also supports CLARION’s long-term impact. It helps connect project results with other European initiatives, policy discussions and innovation pathways.
Supporting safer and more resilient infrastructures
Critical infrastructures do not operate in isolation. Ports, energy systems, transport networks and digital services are increasingly connected.
Therefore, resilience requires cooperation across sectors. It also requires shared knowledge, practical tools and strong links between research and infrastructure operators.
CLARION’s participation in the ECSCI Cluster reflects this approach. The project will share its work on climate-resilient ports and learn from other European initiatives.
Together, these exchanges can support stronger, safer and more resilient infrastructures across Europe.
