The measures available in this web platform are a compilation of the state of the art in Climate Change Adaptation. They provide information about all potential solutions to reduce the impacts, damage and vulnerability of any territory. The measures have been obtained from different EU-funded scientific research projects. They are classified to facilitate the selection, using the search engine and the filters available.
This is a live tool, and it welcomes new measures as the Climate Adaptation research and practice evolves. If you register, you can enter new measures, and use all of them to create a tailored strategy for the municipality, district or region of interest. Also they can be included in the prioritization tool to compare the impact of the measures, which supports Climate Action decision-making.
The planting of trees within urban areas includes their integration in public parks, along roads, in squares and other open spaces (including private spaces). It is important that the location identified and the space intended for the root system is suitable for the tree to fully develop its crown. In addition, the type of tree should be chosen based on local climate features, taking into account the expected climate projections over a time horizon corresponding to the years needed for the complete maturation of the tree. Although trees improve air quality, dense foliage along busy roads can cause unwanted effects, as vehicle emissions tend to get trapped under the canopies. The right type of tree and the right shape of the crown in relation to the urban canyon geometry (and related wind channeling), road size and expected traffic load can help preventing the accumulation of pollutants. Furthermore, it is essential to provide adequate regular maintenance and protection cycles for the tree in order to guarantee its climatic benefits over time and prevent them from being a risk factor in the event of extreme events such as wind storms, which can cause trees with a weakened or not fully developed root system to collapse.
Incorporate up-to-date climate projections in future editions of the Drought Protocol
Aimed to improve infiltration, thus precipitation can infiltrate to the ground without flowing as run-off.
Agricultural land differs from natural soil due to repeated tillage and various agronomic interventions. All types of crop, in general, affect the water cycle and promote environmental protection. The increase of agricultural production in cities can be promoted through the cultivation of bare soils and residual areas, as well as outdoor spaces of residential buildings. Crop types are closely related to local climatic conditions and therefore have to be carefully selected. The spatial configuration of urban land for agricultural use must also take into account the impact of urban activities in the surrounding areas (in particular vehicular pollution). Therefore, the cultivation of agricultural products intended for human consumption must be assessed based on the specific location in the city.
New and existing buildings in flood risk areas can be used as flood defence. The buildings should be completely integrated in the flood defence to create a reliable flood defence.
Type of natech trigger addressed: Earthquakes, Winds and storms, Flooding
Type of natech trigger addressed: Earthquakes, Winds and storms
Along with conventional methods for disseminating messages on flooding, in recent years frontline responders have started to use social media. Social media tools can provide a valuable resource to deliver up to date warnings and information to the public, media and even other responders.
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The role of vegetation in stabilising slopes is not limited to general planting techniques.
Carry out further studies on the vulnerability of beaches to erosion and sea flooding
In densely built-up urban areas it is often difficult to find a space for the temporary collection of rainwater during extreme events. Water squares can be realized in areas with a high flood risk, and appear as public spaces which in most cases are “dry” and can be used like any other traditional public space, for play and leisure. Carefully designed, in periods of heavy rainfall, the square is flooded by conveying the waters from the surrounding surfaces, limiting the impact of extreme rainfall.
Have a water supply plan in place that gathers all potential scenarios and mitigation plans
Protection from Flash flooding
Area of marsh, fen, peatland or water for whether temporary or permanent. Wetlands can store water and slowly release water.
The river width is an activity which aim to increase the conveyances characteristics of river though widening by excavating the embankment. The widening rivers provides more space in the river.
Type of natech trigger addressed: Winds and storms, Flooding, Hurricanes
