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Climate Risk Tool for Planning Sustainable Regional Infrastructure and Land Use

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Imagine trying to fix a leaky roof while the house is on fire; sometimes the way we try to cool down a city actually makes other problems worse. This work maps out these hidden traps so we don't accidentally create new risks while trying to stop global warming. It's like a GPS for cities and farms to find the safest path to a green future.

By the numbers
20
consortium partners
8
countries involved
25%
industry ratio
2050
target year for climate neutral society
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies and cities often implement green measures that accidentally create new risks or cancel out carbon savings. There is a lack of tools to predict these negative interactions before investing in infrastructure.

The solution

What was built

A multilingual beta app for climate interaction knowledge and web-based training modules for local planners and businesses.

Audience

Who needs this

Municipal urban plannersAgricultural consultantsEnvironmental impact auditorsRegional policy makers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agriculture
SME
Target: Agroforestry consultancy

If you are an agroforestry consultancy dealing with unpredictable crop yields and soil moisture loss — this project developed a knowledge base and app that helps you identify which adaptation measures won't clash with climate goals.

Urban Planning
mid-size
Target: Municipal planning firm

If you are a municipal planning firm dealing with extreme heat and flooding in urban regions — this project developed web-based trainings and a tool to help you consult local businesses on effective climate countermeasures.

Construction
enterprise
Target: Green building developer

If you are a green building developer dealing with new energy and housing regulations — this project developed a model to quantify the trade-offs between building for resilience and reducing carbon emissions.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for using the KNOWING tools?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structure is mentioned; the deliverables include a beta app for citizens and stakeholders.

Is the system ready for industrial scale deployment?

The project is currently in the beta version stage for its app and web-based trainings, suggesting it is moving toward testing rather than full industrial scale.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the model?

Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding patents or licensing terms for the developed model.

How does this integrate with existing regional programs?

The tools are designed to support local authorities in EU partner countries in developing regional programmes by providing an understanding of measure interactions.

What is the timeline for the final rollout?

The project period runs from 2022-06-01 to 2026-05-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is backed by a diverse group of 20 partners across 8 countries. With a 25% industry ratio (5 companies), including 2 SMEs, the consortium balances academic research from 4 universities and 3 research institutes with practical application, ensuring the tools are grounded in real-world regional needs.

How to reach the team

Contact AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore how to integrate these climate risk models into your regional planning.

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