Partner Spotlight: Lobelia Earth.

Satellites, climate science, and data intelligence are powerful tools in the fight against climate change. From tracking extreme weather events to analyzing long-term climate trends, Earth observation technology plays a crucial role in helping societies adapt.

At the forefront of this effort is Lobelia Earth, a Barcelona-based company specializing in satellite technology, climate science, and computational intelligence. As one of the seven partners in the Multi-hazard Infrastructure Risk Assessment for Climate Adaptation (MIRACA) project, Lobelia is leveraging its expertise to ensure that decision-makers have the tools they need to build climate-resilient infrastructure.

Lobelia’s mission is clear: to bridge the gap between science and action. “Lobelia’s primary mission is to leverage Earth Observation technology to address the climate emergency and to create tools that support decision-makers,” they explain. Their work in MIRACA is a direct extension of this goal, bringing together cutting-edge climate data visualization and risk assessment to support infrastructure adaptation across Europe.

Developing tools for resilience

Lobelia’s key role in MIRACA is the development of two decision-support toolkits: an exploratory web viewer and a technical workbench. “The exploratory viewer aims to provide interactive, easy-to-use access to the outcomes of MIRACA. The technical workbench will host all the data and models generated within this project, allowing people from a wide range of backgrounds to access and reproduce MIRACA outcomes,” they explain.

These tools are designed to make complex climate data more accessible and actionable. By transforming vast datasets into intuitive, interactive platforms, Lobelia ensures that stakeholders—from policymakers to infrastructure managers—can easily interpret climate risk assessments and explore adaptation options.

Beyond developing digital tools, Lobelia is also contributing directly to one of MIRACA’s five Use Cases, focusing on the impact of climate hazards on Spain’s transport infrastructure. “We will also be involved in the development of one of the 5 Use Cases, focusing on the impact on the transport infrastructure in Spain from multi-hazards, such as heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires,” they note.

Expertise in climate intelligence

Lobelia’s contributions to MIRACA build upon years of experience in climate services and risk assessment. “Within MIRACA, Lobelia specializes in two main fields: the development of comprehensive, user-friendly data visualization platforms that can ingest large volumes of climate data, and on physical climate risks.”

Their team has worked extensively with both public and private sectors, helping organizations understand climate extremes and their potential risks. “Lobelia has conducted several adaptation appraisals on infrastructural projects for investment fund managers and public authorities. In addition, we have performed national-level risk assessments, specializing in the integration of Earth observation data.” This expertise ensures that MIRACA’s tools are not only scientifically rigorous but also practical for real-world decision-making.

Empowering decision-makers

For Lobelia, the ultimate goal of MIRACA is to make climate risk data more actionable. “One of the main impacts that MIRACA aims to achieve is to empower decision-makers in addressing climate risks and provide evidence to support climate adaptation.”

A major challenge in climate adaptation is understanding risk beyond individual assets. Lobelia’s team says: “From a risk perspective, we are seeing more and more that impacts do not only occur on an asset level. Single and compound hazards can damage networks which demand more detailed and robust climate risk assessments that envision risk and adaptation from a system perspective.”

This shift from assessing risk at the asset level to understanding broader system vulnerabilities; is a crucial step in building climate resilience. By making MIRACA’s outcomes accessible to decision-makers, Lobelia is ensuring that these insights translate into effective adaptation strategies.

A vision for the future

Lobelia Earth embodies the intersection of technology, science, and climate action. Through its work in MIRACA, the company is demonstrating how Earth observation and data intelligence can drive meaningful change, equipping Europe with the tools to navigate a rapidly shifting climate landscape. With intuitive data platforms and a focus on system-wide resilience, Lobelia’s contributions will help shape infrastructure decisions for years to come.

To learn more about Lobelia’s work, visit their website or connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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About MIRACA

Led by a consortium of top researchers, engineers, and climate specialists, the Multi-hazard Infrastructure Risk Assessment for Climate Adaptation (MIRACA) project is strengthening Europe’s critical infrastructure against the impacts of climate change. MIRACA equips public authorities with an innovative decision-support toolkit—featuring technical guidance, a resilience-testing workbench, and an interactive online viewer—to assess risks, explore adaptation strategies, and close data gaps. With open-access models and practical insights from five diverse European use cases, MIRACA empowers communities to implement cost-effective, resilient infrastructure solutions across the continent.