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- Greening the grey: application of eco- engineering to coastal and harbour infrastructuresPublication . Monteiro, Maria Luiza Carvalho; Bráz-César, Manuel; Ferreira, Saulo RochaThis research explores the application of nature-based solutions in port infrastructures as a strategy to promote environmental sustainability in traditionally artificialized coastal environments. In a scenario of global warming, rising sea levels and increased frequency of extreme weather events, especially in urbanised coastal areas, the applicability of these solutions in Portugal’s commercial ports was analysed. These approaches are in line with European and global goals for sustainable development and biodiversity conservation, as they help to mitigate the impacts of dredging, restore degraded habitats, favour marine biodiversity and protect coastal areas from overtopping and flooding. The research is based on the concept of greening the grey, derived from eco-engineering, which proposes the incorporation of ecological principles into the hard environment of urban infrastructures. The methodology consisted of selecting six techniques applicable to ports, identified through a review of the Scopus database and the EcoShape website, followed by an analysis of 26 commercial ports in mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions, based on physical, operational and environmental parameters. The results indicate that three of the techniques, including two aimed at promoting biodiversity and one at coastal protection, have demonstrated applicability in at least 19 ports, due to their technical and economic viability. The other techniques, with more specific requirements, were considered viable in a smaller number of ports. Even so, all the ports analysed showed potential for adopting at least two solutions. The research contributes to future studies aimed at the implementation of these techniques by port authorities and encourages the integration of nature-based solutions into rigid port infrastructures.