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INFO:This task will provide an up-to-date overview of the existing relevant methodologies, tools, best practices and repositories of solutions for the climate adaptation and risk management of the built environment. The mapping activity will address different spatial scales (buildings, neighbourhoods and communities) in relation to the most relevant climatic hazards affecting the central European macro-region. The mapping activity will be carried out at both transnational and local levels in the participating countries. The task will develop an online interactive inventory accessible from the project's website and from relevant adaptation platforms (e.g. Climate ADAPT). A kick-start exchange session (workshop) will be organised among PPs to share their knowledge and experience. A roundtable with relevant stakeholders in each of the 5 pilot territories will be organised to collect inputs. Task leader is LP1.

Classification of Climate-Related Hazards

Chronic : Appendix A of the EU- Taxonomy Regulation
Temperature-related Wind-related Water-related Solid mass-related
Changing temperature

(air, freshwater, marine water)

Changing wind patterns Changing precipitation

patterns and types (rain, hail, snow/ice)

Coastal erosion
Heat stress - Precipitation or hydrological

variability|| Soil degradation

Temperature variability - Ocean acidification Soil erosion
Permafrost thawing - Saline intrusion Solifluction
- - Sea level rise -
- - Water stress -
Acute: Appendix A of the EU- Taxonomy Regulation
Temperature-related Wind-related Water-related Solid mass-related
Changing temperature

(air, freshwater, marine water)

Changing wind patterns Changing precipitation

patterns and types (rain, hail, snow/ice)

Coastal erosion
Heat stress - Precipitation or hydrological

variability|| Soil degradation

Temperature variability - Ocean acidification Soil erosion
Permafrost thawing - Saline intrusion Solifluction
- - Sea level rise -
- - Water stress -


Climate Change and Climate Risk Information Portals

INFO: Climate change and climate risk information portals are online platforms created by government bodies, environmental agencies, and organizations to provide critical information and resources to help individuals, businesses, and municipalities understand and respond to the impacts of climate change. These portals typically include:

  • Data on Climate Impacts: Information on how climate change is affecting specific regions, such as increased temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and the frequency of extreme weather events.
  • Adaptation Strategies: Practical recommendations, guidelines, and tools to adapt buildings, cities, and regions to the evolving climate, such as making infrastructure more resilient to floods, heatwaves, or storms.
  • Climate Protection Plans: Policies and actions that individuals, businesses, and governments can take to mitigate or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Collaboration and Networking Tools: Resources to foster information exchange between different actors, such as municipalities, disaster response teams, and environmental professionals.
Task

For Each of the 5 regions do the following :

Identify the Key Climate Risk Portals in your Region: Each region usually has its own governmental and environmental bodies responsible for climate risk management. These might be state agencies, national environmental offices, or dedicated climate adaptation portals. (see table below)

For each identified portal, collect the following information:

  • Portal Operator: Who runs the portal (e.g., a federal agency, state agency, or NGO)?
  • Link to the Portal: A URL to access the portal.
  • Content Overview: Summarize the key information available on the portal. For example, does it provide climate risk maps, adaptation strategies, or research findings


Climate Change and Climate Risk Information Portals
Region / State Portal Provider Information Link
Bavaria/Germany The Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBSR) At klimastadtraum.de, current research results and practical project examples from various research fields of the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs, and Spatial Development (BBSR) are presented. Valuable working aids are available for the practical implementation of climate protection and climate adaptation in cities, regions, and the building sector. Moreover, the portal provides a selection of working aids to assist in implementing climate change adaptation measures for the building and urban development. klimastadtraum
Bavaria/Germany Bavarina State Office for the Environment (lfu) The Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) provides resources and strategies for climate adaptation in Bavaria. The site includes information on sector-specific impacts and measures for climate adaptation, tools like the Bavarian Climate Information System (BayKIS), and publications such as the Bavarian Climate Adaptation Strategy and the 2021 Climate Report. It emphasizes regional approaches to managing climate impacts, offers data and guidance for municipalities, and supports local adaptation initiatives through various projects and dialogue options Klimaanpassung in Bayern
Piedmont Region/Italy ARPA Piemonte (Regional Agency for Environmental Protection - Piedmont) The purpose of the portal is to provide climate indicators calculated on past data and on future scenarios through a geographic information system to allow wide use, insights at different spatial and temporal scales, and joint use with other territorial information. The indicators can be viewed and used by anyone who needs them for projects, impact estimates and climate risk assessment of a territory. The climate portal is part of the tools that the Piedmont Region intends to make available to implement the Regional Strategy on Climate Change, so that the measures it provides to contrast climate change can be translated into useful and concrete actions, guided by a consolidated and shared knowledge base. The portal can display past climate data (1981-2010), trends of these indicators in the period 1958-2018 and future climate scenarios for different time periods: 2011-2040, 2041-2070, 2071-2100. All indicators in the portal have been allocated to specific sectors, to facilitate their identification: general, tourism, agriculture, forestry, water, health and energy, and transport. It should be noted that in the “general” category there are indicators directly related to climate-forcers (temperature and precipitation). Portale sul clima in Piemonte
Czechia CzechGlobe ClimRisk displays outputs in two spatial domains. The first is an area of the Czech Republic and is created on the basis of more detailed and more accurate information. The second domain is Central Europe, which is based on less detailed data. Basic values are available meteorological characteristics (air temperature, precipitation, speed wind, humidity, solar irradiance and radiation) and the the necessary indices, including those describing the extremes (e.g. the number of tropical days, number of days with snow cover, characteristics describing drought, etc.). The main advantage of the data provided is the expression of uncertainty of the prediction for a given area. ClimR!sk
Czechia CzechGlobe It offers insights into the causes and effects of climate change, showcasing data and trends specific to the Czech context, such as temperature changes, extreme weather events, and shifts in biodiversity. The platform also provides educational materials, guidelines, and tools for individuals, communities, and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices. Klimatická změna
Czechia CzechGlobe This platform is part of the InterSucho (InterDrought) project and serves as a central platform for monitoring and analyzing drought conditions in the Czech Republic. It provides real-time data on soil moisture levels, drought impacts, and climate conditions across various regions, supporting agricultural planning by helping farmers make informed decisions on crop management and resource allocation. Additionally, the site aids water management authorities by offering critical data for water conservation strategies, especially during dry periods. Researchers and the public also benefit from easy access to historical and current drought information, which supports climate studies and highlights the effects of drought on ecosystems. Through detailed maps, drought indices, and visualizations, the platform transforms complex data into actionable insights for a wide audience. Intersucho
Czechia CzechGlobe This platform focuses specifically on assessing and managing fire risks in the Czech Republic. It provides information and tools related to fire danger levels, including real-time data on weather conditions (i.e. wind speed), vegetation dryness, and other factors that contribute to fire hazards. The platform aims to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention by offering forecasts, alerts, and guidance for individuals, communities, and organizations involved in land management and firefighting. By equipping users with critical information, the site supports proactive measures to reduce fire risks and enhance overall safety in both rural and urban environments. FireR!sk
Prague metropolitan area/Czechia Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Praha) This is the official geoportal for Prague, providing access to a wide array of geographic data and mapping resources for the city. It serves as a central hub for spatial information, offering detailed maps, data layers, and tools related to urban planning, transportation, environment, infrastructure, and public amenities. Users, including professionals, researchers, and the public, can explore and analyze data on topics such as land use, zoning, and environmental quality. Geoportal
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Future Climate and Climate Risk Warning Tools

INFO: Future climate prediction and climate risk warning tools are platforms designed to help governments, organizations, and individuals anticipate and prepare for the impacts of climate change. These tools use data from climate models and real-time weather systems to provide information on future climate scenarios and warn users about potential environmental hazards. Such tools are essential for:

  • Long-term Climate Projections: Predicting future climate trends based on different greenhouse gas emission scenarios.
  • Real-time Weather and Risk Warnings: Providing immediate notifications on natural disasters, environmental risks, and extreme weather conditions.
  • Sector-Specific Impacts: Illustrating how climate change might affect key sectors like energy, water, and health
Task

Identify future climate prediction and weather and climate risk warning tools relevant to your region (All 5 pilots).

Future Climate Prediction

Future climate prediction
Region / State Portal Provider Information Link
Germany Climate Service Center Germany GAGERICS (Climate Service Center Germany) has published climate outlooks for all 401 German counties, districts, and independent cities. Each report summarizes key climate indicators such as temperature, heat days, dry days, and heavy rain days over a few pages. The projections cover the 21st century, offering three scenarios: one with significant climate protection (RCP2.6), one with moderate climate protection (RCP4.5), and one without effective climate measures i.e High emissions scenario (RCP8.5) Klimaausblicke für Landkreise
Germany Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) This portal illustrates the potential impacts of climate change on Germany across various sectors, including climate, agriculture and forestry, water, energy, tourism, and health. Users can explore various parameters such as temperatures, crop yields, or wildfire risks. The portal provides data for the period 1901-2010 (observed data from the German Weather Service) and 2011-2100 (simulated data from the Impact2c project). Selected parameters are displayed as color-coded maps of Germany, with three integrated zoom levels offering more detailed views at the state or county level.

The portal includes three future climate scenarios (RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, and RCP 8.5), based on different levels of greenhouse gas emissions for the period 2011-2100. These scenarios help visualize how varying levels of emissions might affect different regions and sectors in Germany

klimafolgen online
Piedmont Region/Italy ARPA Piemonte (Regional Agency for Environmental Protection - Piedmont) As part of the activities related to the construction of the Regional Strategy on Climate Change, the Piedmont Region and Arpa Piemonte have drawn up two research reports that illustrate in detail the trend of the main climate variables in the Piedmont area: the first allows the analysis of climate change from 1981 to 2010 and the second, through the use of an ensemble of latest generation regional climate models, appropriately treated to adapt them to the climate of the regional territory, allows us to trace a projection of the climatic evolution of Piedmont up to the end of the century. The regional climate report on the future the RCP4.5 scenario has been considered, which represents a scenario with mitigation actions (linked, for example, to the commitments of the Paris Agreement), such as to allow a decrease in GHG emissions after 2070 and stabilization by 2100, and the RCP8.5 scenario, which represents the high-emission scenario, the trend scenario without effective mitigation policies. Future climate scenarios in Piedmont
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Weather and Climate Risk Warning tools

Weather and Climate Risk Warning tools
Region / State Portal Provider Information Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (lfu) The app allows residents in Bavaria to receive warnings about natural or environmental hazards such:
  • Flood Notification Service
  • Low Water Information Service
  • Avalanche Warning Service
  • naturgefahren.bayern.de (Natural Hazards Bavaria)
  • Alpine Natural Hazards
  • Earthquake Service Bavaria
  • Georisks Information Service Bavaria
  • Severe Weather Warnings from the German Weather Service (DWD)
  • Air Pollutants
  • Ozone Levels

Users can set up to three locations (e.g., home, workplace, vacation spot) and select specific hazard warnings or environmental information for each. Once the locations and hazard preferences are set, users will receive a notification on their smartphone in case of severe or extreme weather or natural hazards. A warning will also appear on the app’s homepage, where real-time environmental information is displayed based on the user’s preferences.

Umweltinfo
Germany German Weather Service (DWD) The WarnWetter app from the German Weather Service (DWD) provides important weather and warning information to the general public, as well as to emergency services involved in disaster, civil protection, and environmental protection, in accordance with its legal mandate.

The free version of the WarnWetter app offers the following features:

  • Current warning situation in Germany, down to the municipal level
  • Detailed information on the warning situation
  • Configurable warning elements and warning levels
  • Configurable alert function (push notifications)
  • Warnings about natural hazards (floods, storm surges, avalanches)
  • Predicted storm cell tracks
  • Coastal and inland sea warnings (for Bavarian lakes and Lake Constance)
  • Video updates during significant weather events
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Italy Portal of the Civil Protection Department At the Italian level, the "National Criticality Bulletin" is drawn up daily in which, for each provincial capital, the risk of:
  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Landslides
  • Avalanches
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Tsunamis
  • Fires
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Italy Portal of the Civil Protection Department At the Italian level, the "National Surveillance Bulletin" is drawn up daily, which provides, for each provincial capital, information about:
  • Rainfall
  • Visibility
  • Temperature
  • Winds
  • Seas
 National Surveillance Bulletin
Italy Italian Air Force Meteo App is the Aeronautical Weather application, designed to provide the user with the following features:

Home page

  • Personalized home page with the ability to enter up to four favorite locations
  • Geolocated forecasts based on the location of the device
  • Hourly forecasts of the most important weather parameters - sky state, precipitation, humidity, pressure and wind

Satellite

  • Different types of satellite imagery and post-processing of high-definition satellite data
  • Combining satellite data with the Air Force lightning detection network

Intense phenomena

  • Indication of the availability of reports of intense phenomena
  • Ability to enable notifications for reports of intense phenomena

Map

  • Forecast map for Italy with animations on the evolution of different atmospheric parameters in time and space (precipitation, wind, cloud cover, etc.)
  • Point-of-concept forecasts throughout the country
 Meteo App
Piedmont Region/Italy ARPA Piemonte (Regional Agency for Environmental Protection - Piedmont) #allertameteoPIE is the Arpa Piemonte App that updates citizens in real time on the weather-hydrogeological risk in progress in the municipalities of Piedmont that can be selected in the App. When rainfall or watercourse levels reach warning or danger thresholds, citizens can be alerted via a notification. After selecting one or more municipalities (up to 5) citizen will access the main page. On this page, in addition to the chosen municipalities, three maps are visible:
  • Weather radar with the evolution of the last hour rainfall
  • Map of Piedmont of dangers in real time
  • Map of Piedmont of the alert in the foreground and with a slightly lower color the alert of northern Italy.

From the Piedmont real-time hazard map, citizens can select a municipality and go to the nearest detection stations to the selected municipality. Hydrological stations have an order of priority over rain stations.

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Czechia Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) This platform provides real-time data on rainfall and hydrological conditions across the Czech Republic. It offers information on rainfall measurements, river levels, and potential flood warnings, making it a vital tool for both the public and professionals involved in water management, emergency response, and environmental monitoring. Through interactive maps and data visualizations, the platform allows users to monitor current water levels and rainfall intensities, aiding in proactive flood risk management and climate adaptation strategies in response to changing hydrological patterns. Flood Forecasting Service
Czechia Počasí & Radar Česká republika This platform provides live weather radar and forecasts for the Czech Republic, offering users up-to-the-minute information on precipitation, storm activity, temperature, and other weather conditions. The platform includes interactive radar maps that allow users to track weather changes in real time, making it a valuable tool for planning daily activities, travel, and outdoor events. By offering detailed and localized weather data, including short-term and long-term forecasts. Počasí & Radar
Czechia InMeteo, s.r.o. The platform provides real-time weather radar and meteorological information for the Czech Republic. It offers users access to detailed weather data, including precipitation patterns, storm tracking, and temperature forecasts, through interactive maps and visualizations. Mateoradar.cz
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Climate Hazard Assessment Tools

INFO: Climate hazard assessment tools are online platforms or GIS (Geographic Information System) applications designed to help governments, organizations, businesses, and individuals assess the risks of various natural hazards. These tools focus on risks like floods, droughts, storms, heatwaves, and other climate-related hazards. The tools often provide detailed maps and data, allowing users to evaluate the vulnerability of specific locations (e.g., buildings, neighborhoods, communities) and to develop appropriate adaptation strategies. 

Task

For Each of the 5 regions identify and report on climate hazard assessment tools in terms of :

  • Tool Name: The official name of the tool.
  • Publisher: The organization or agency responsible for the tool.
  • Link to the Tool: A URL to access the tool.
  • Content Overview: A brief description of the tool, focusing on the hazards it assesses, how it works, and any important features (e.g., level of detail, spatial coverage).
  • Spatial Coverage: Identify the geographical areas covered by the tool (building level, neighborhood, or community/district level

Climate Hazard Assessment tools

Floods

Floods Risk Assessment
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Heavy precipitation, Hail and Ground water level raise

Heavy precipitation, Hail and Ground water level raise
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Storm and wind hazard

Storm and wind hazard
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Drought and water scarcity

Drought and water scarcity
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Heatwave and warming trend

Heatwave and warming trend
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Wild and Urban fire

Wild and Urban fire
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Coastal events

Coastal events
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Avalanche

Avalanche
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Landslide

Landslide
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Snow and frost

Snow and frost
Region / State Publisher Tool Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavaria Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) Umweltatlas In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Climate Adaptation Solutions Repository

INFO: A Climate Adaptation Repository of Solutions is a publication, database, or platform that gathers information on strategies, tools, and technologies to help buildings, communities, and districts adapt to the impacts of climate change. These repositories provide practical examples and resources on how to increase resilience to climate hazards such as floods, heatwaves, droughts, and storms. They offer guidance on: Building-level Adaptations: Solutions to protect buildings from extreme weather or increase resilience to climate hazard. Neighborhood and District-level Adaptations: Community-wide solutions to protect from extreme weather or increase resilience to climate hazard such as green infrastructure, water management systems, and disaster preparedness plans. 

Task

Identify and report on Climate Adaptation Solutions Repositories either local of global. For each repository, gather details about:

  • Publisher: The organization or agency responsible for the repository.
  • Link to the Repository: A URL to access the repository.
  • Content Overview: A brief description of the repository, including examples of climate adaptation solutions provided for buildings, neighborhoods, or communities.
  • Spatial Coverage: Identify the geographical areas covered by the repository (building level, neighborhood level, or community/district level)

Climate Adaptation Solutions Repository

Floods

Floods Adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Heavy precipitation, Hail and Ground water level raise

Heavy precipitation, Hail and Ground water level rise Adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Storm and wind hazard

Storm and wind hazard adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Drought and water scarcity

Drought and water scarcity adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Heatwave and warming trend

Heatwave and warming trend adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Wild and Urban fire

Wild and Urban fire adaptation solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Coastal events

Coastal events adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Avalanche

Avalanche adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Landslide

Landslide adaptation Solutions
Publisher Information Spatial Coverage Link
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Snow and frost adaptation Solutions
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Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) In the Environmental Atlas Bavaria, flood-related content is categorized under natural hazards and summarized in the "flood hazard" section. Users can select and combine various layers through the content window, with explanations available for each layer. Detailed location-specific information can be accessed by clicking on objects in the map. Flood-related data can be viewed at scales up to 1:1,000, Parcel maps are shown at a scale of around 1:2,000, allowing users to assess the impact on individual properties, though positional inaccuracies of +/-10m are possible Neighborhood, Community/District Umweltatlas
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Climate Adaptation Good Practices Examples

INFO: Climate Adaptation Good Practices Examples are real-world case studies or pilot projects that effectively address specific climate hazards such as floods, heatwaves, droughts, and storms. These examples showcase successful strategies for adapting to climate risks and can inspire others to implement similar solutions. Look for case studies, pilot projects, or successful implementations targeting specific climate hazards. These practices offer guidance for enhancing resilience across sectors like energy, water, green infrastructure, and more. 

Task

Identify and report on Good Practices of climate adaptation from your region or international sources. For each example, they gather details about:

  • Project/Practice Name: The name of the good practice or project.
  • Location: Where the practice was implemented.
  • Link to More Information: A URL or reference to access additional information about the practice.
  • Climate Hazard Addressed: Specify the climate hazard that the practice was designed to mitigate (e.g., floods, heatwaves, droughts). It can address more than one!
  • Description of the Practice: A brief overview of the climate adaptation measures implemented, the goals of the project, and the outcomes achieved.
  • Urban Sector Addressed: Indicate the urban sector(s) that the practice focuses on, such as energy, water and wastewater, structures, urban and spatial environment, blue and green infrastructure, telecommunications, mobility and transport, or organization and wellbeing

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Examples of Good Practices of climate adaptation
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Climate Risk Assessment Methods and Tools

INFO: Climate risk assessment methods and tools are designed to help assess vulnerabilities and risks to natural hazards such as heatwaves, floods, and heavy rainfall. These tools provide critical insights into how climate hazards may impact populations, assets and infrastructure by analyzing factors like exposure, susceptibility, and coping capacity. They offer a structured approach to understanding and preparing for climate risks.. 

Task

Identify and report on climate risk assessment tools relevant to your region or internationally. For each method, gather details about:

  • Method Name: The official name of the assessment method.
  • Publisher: The organization or agency responsible for the tool.
  • Link to the Tool: A URL to access the tool.
  • Information: A brief description of the tool, focusing on how it assesses vulnerability to specific climate hazards like heatwaves, heavy rainfall, floods, etc. Include the method or model used (e.g., IPCC guidelines).
  • Spatial Coverage: Indicate whether the tool assesses vulnerabilities at the building, neighborhood, or community level
Climate Risk Assessment Method
Method Name Publisher Climate Hazard Addressed Urban scale Description Link
Assessment of vulnerability to heat waves and heavy rainfall The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) Heat waves and heavy rainfall Community The methodology for assessing vulnerability to heatwaves and heavy rainfall involves a multi-step process developed during the KIBEX project. The vulnerability assessment approach follows (IPCC) AR4 guidelines in which the Vulnerability (not the risk) is assessed using the equation: f (Vulnerability) = Exposure x Susceptibility x Coping Capacity.
  • Exposure: Identifying spatial variations in natural hazard impacts, such as urban heat islands for heatwaves and topographical depressions for heavy rainfall.
  • Susceptibility: Analysing factors like age, health, and socio-economic conditions.
  • Coping Capacity: Evaluating resources and strategies available to mitigate negative impacts.

The method is limited to measure vulnerability of the Population and the Critical Infrastructure.

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Climate Risk Assessment on the Municipal Level (Klimarisikoanalysen auf kommunaler Ebene) Umweltbundesamt (German Environment Agency) Generic Community The Climate Risk Assessment (KRA) tool for municipalities, following the ISO 14091 standard, evaluates vulnerability to climate hazards such as heatwaves, floods, heavy rainfall, and droughts. The tool is structured around the IPCC guidelines and incorporates key concepts like exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to assess climate impacts across different sectors (e.g., public health, infrastructure, ecosystems). The method follows a three-phase process:
  • Preparation (goal setting, data collection, and defining scope),
  • Execution (screening, data gathering, and impact evaluation), and
  • Communication (result interpretation and adaptation planning).

The method involves:

  • Screening for potential climate impacts, using a broad evaluation of various risks (e.g., heat, floods, droughts) to identify priority areas for deeper analysis.
  • Developing impact chains, where cause-and-effect relationships between climate hazards and their impacts on specific systems (e.g., how heat stress affects vulnerable populations) are visualized.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data gathering, including local expert interviews and climate models, to analyze both current and future vulnerabilities.
  • Scenario-based assessments to model different climate futures (e.g., optimistic or pessimistic scenarios based on IPCC’s RCP pathways).
  • This integrated approach helps municipalities to prioritize risks and allocate resources effectively, leading to actionable climate adaptation plans.

The method encourages a participatory approach, involving local stakeholders, and provides practical recommendations for municipalities to plan and implement climate adaptation strategies

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ImmoRisk (GIS-ImmoRisk Naturgefahren) Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR)
  • Storm (hazard and monetary risk in the present and future)
  • Hail (hazard and monetary risk in the present and future)
  • Heat (hazard and qualitative risk in the present and future)
  • Heavy rainfall (hazard and qualitative risk in the present and future)
  • Earthquake (hazard)
  • Lightning strike (hazard)
  • Snow load (hazard)
  • Forest fire (hazard in the present and future)
 Building The IMMORISK Rating System, developed as part of the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change, is a GIS-based tool designed to help real estate owners, developers, and prospective buyers assess risks from natural hazards—such as heavy rainfall, heatwaves, hail, and earthquakes—on properties. Since 2023, it is mandatory for non-residential buildings aiming for QNG-compatible sustainability certification.

Key Features:

  • Climate and Natural Hazard Assessment: Users input building-specific data (e.g., location, construction year, number of floors, roof type, building materials, and energy system) to evaluate risk levels for a variety of climate hazards.
  • Quantitative Risk for Hail: The tool calculates annual expected monetary losses from hail damage using a risk model that factors in location, building vulnerability, and building value.
  • Qualitative Risk for Other Hazards: Climate risks such as heat, wind, and heavy precipitation are assessed qualitatively by plotting hazard probabilities against the building’s resilience.
  • Natural Hazard Probability: For hazards like earthquakes, floods, and snow loads, the tool provides probability estimates for the given location.
  • Timeframe Flexibility: The tool allows users to select either current or future weather projections (up to 2100) for risk assessment, based on data from the German Weather Service (DWD) for current conditions and from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) for future climate projections.
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Building Resilience Index (BRI) International Finance Corporation (IFC), a branch of the World Bank
  • Wind (e.g., storms, tornadoes),
  • Water (e.g., floods, heavy rainfall),
  • Fire (e.g., wildfires), and
  • Geo-seismic risks (e.g., earthquakes)
 Building The Building Resilience Index (BRI), developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2022, provides a straightforward self-reporting tool that enables property owners and developers to assess and mitigate climate and natural hazards threatening their buildings. Designed to enhance transparency, the BRI offers a common framework for stakeholders such as banks and insurance companies to evaluate property risk and resilience. The system is intended for use alongside the EDGE green buildings certification, another IFC initiative.

Key Features:

  • Resilience Rating System: The BRI evaluates building resilience using a 5-point scale ranging from A+ to R, with higher ratings signifying lower probable maximum loss (PML). This rating system is based on the "Weakest Link Principle," meaning that a building’s overall rating is determined by its lowest score across four key hazard categories: Wind (e.g., storms, tornadoes), Water (e.g., floods, heavy rainfall), Fire (e.g., wildfires), and geo-seismic risks (e.g., earthquakes).
  • Hazard Categorization: The BRI groups risks into two families:
  1. Physical Integrity Risks: Hazards that threaten the building’s structural integrity, such as storms, floods, fires, and earthquakes.
  2. Operational Continuity Risks: Hazards that affect the building’s operations but not its physical structure, such as heatwaves, cold waves, and droughts.
  • Resilience Definition: The BRI defines a resilient building as one that can withstand natural hazards specific to its location and ideally continue operations without disruption after a hazard event.
  • Adaptation Measures: For each hazard in the physical integrity family, the BRI provides a list of recommended mitigation measures, categorized according to the building’s rating (A+ to C). These measures are aimed at enhancing resilience and reducing the risk of structural damage.
  • Focus on Risk Reduction: The BRI’s primary goal is to help buildings reduce structural risk relative to similar properties rather than compare them to an absolute standard of performance
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