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Explore our use cases that highlight innovative climate adaptation strategies that protect critical systems and strengthen infrastructure. Get inspired by real-world stories of impact.
#Transport
UC1: Adaptation to Flood and Windstorm Impacts on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)
Use Case 1 (UC1) emphasizes the need to integrate climate hazards like windstorms and floods into transport infrastructure adaptation strategies. As climate change intensifies extreme weather, UC1 will assess societal and economic risks to the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), identifying vulnerability hotspots and estimating potential damage. By evaluating single- and multi-hazard scenarios, UC1 will guide adaptation efforts for critical infrastructure while considering how measures for one hazard may impact vulnerability to others, ensuring a resilient transport system.
#Transport
UC2: Adaptation to heatwaves, drought and wildfire impact to transport network in Spain
Use Case 2 (UC2) explores the impact of compound hazards (heatwaves, drought and wildfire) on transport networks in Catalonia, including roads and railways. The goal is to provide additional context on the impact that such hazards could have on transport routes that are key for delivery of goods and tourism in the region. Within UC2, we will collaborate with both regional authorities, such as the Government of Catalonia, and national authorities to evaluate the exposure of roads to climate change. The project will explore not only climatic drivers of wildfire, but also the location of existing forest and available biomass, which is a key driver of wildfires in the region. In addition, the project will explore climate adaptation strategies both at the asset and network level, and where these measures can have the largest benefit for the reduction of climate risk.
#Electricity
#Telecommunications
UC3: Adapting Electricity and Telecommunications Infrastructure to Flood Risks in the Netherlands
Use Case 3 (UC3) looks at the risks of flooding electricity and telecommunications systems, including their road and network accessibility, focusing on how these systems are connected. As climate change increases the chance of floods, the project studies how damage to one part of the system could cause problems in others, leading to bigger outages. Working with experts, the project will explore ways to reduce damage, improve emergency responses, and speed up recovery. It also considers challenges like the shift to cleaner energy and the growing demand for internet and communication networks.
#Education
#Healthcare
UC4: Climate Adaptation for Healthcare and Educational Infrastructure in Greece
Use Case 4 (UC4) examines the risks posed by natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, and floods to hospitals and schools in Central Macedonia, Greece. The project studies how these risks may change with climate change and works on creating strategies to reduce the impact of these hazards. UC4 helps protect important buildings, like hospitals and schools, by analysing single and multiple hazards. Key results include tools for risk assessment, maps showing areas at risk, and suggestions for the best ways to adapt.
#Electricity
UC5: Adaptation to Landslide and Flood Impact on Power and Gas Network Reliability in Slovenia
Use Case 5 (UC5) aims to model the impact of landslides and floods on Slovenia’s power and gas networks, which are increasingly affected by climate change. It will analyze network reliability and identify potential adaptive measures to ensure energy supply resilience, engaging stakeholders such as ACER, ENTSO-E, and ELES. Outputs will contribute to bolstering Slovenia’s energy infrastructure against climate risks, ensuring continuity and reliability in power and gas supply under changing climate conditions.
