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AI-Powered Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Financial Risk Forecasting System

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Imagine having a super-smart weather app that doesn't just tell you it will rain, but predicts exactly which buildings will flood and how much money will be lost. It connects data from different countries to spot patterns in wildfires, floods, and heatwaves before they hit. This helps cities and businesses move resources to the right place before the disaster actually happens.

By the numbers
170,000
deaths in Europe from disaster events over 50 years
600 billion
USD in economic losses in Europe over 50 years
800,000
deaths in Africa from disaster events over 50 years
8
pilot regions for tool validation
The business problem

What needed solving

Existing early warning systems are fragmented and fail to predict the actual economic and societal impact of disasters. This leads to inefficient resource deployment and massive financial losses during extreme weather events.

The solution

What was built

A risk transfer and impact forecasting platform and a dedicated API for delivering multi-hazard forecasts and impact assessment services.

Audience

Who needs this

Parametric insurance companiesCivil protection agenciesPort and coastal infrastructure operatorsAgricultural risk managersMunicipal urban planners
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Insurance
enterprise
Target: Parametric Insurance Provider

If you are an insurance provider dealing with unpredictable climate payouts — this project developed parametric insurance and risk transfer tools that trigger automatic payments based on forecast data. This reduces manual claims processing and speeds up recovery for clients.

Logistics
mid-size
Target: International Shipping and Port Operator

If you are a port operator dealing with coastal floods and storm surges in the Mediterranean — this project developed an API for multi-hazard forecasts. This allows you to reroute ships and protect cargo based on precise impact assessments.

Agriculture
SME
Target: Agri-Tech Management Firm

If you are a farm management company dealing with droughts and heatwaves — this project developed AI-based forecasting models. This helps you optimize water use and protect crops by predicting extreme events in regions like Spain or Ethiopia.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for using these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific commercial pricing or cost structure is mentioned; the project is funded by an EU contribution of EUR 4,999,874.

Can this be scaled to other regions outside the pilot sites?

Yes, the project uses eight pilot regions across Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa to ensure the tools are adaptable and transferable to different geographical and climatic contexts.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not provided, though the project involves 29 partners including 3 industry entities and 5 SMEs.

How does this integrate with existing emergency systems?

The project delivers a modular, interoperable Decision Support and Dissemination System (DSDS) and an API to deliver forecasts directly into existing workflows.

What is the timeline for the first usable version?

The initial versions of the risk transfer platform and the API are scheduled for delivery in month 18 (M18) of the project.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily research-driven with 14 research organizations and 1 university, but maintains a 10% industry ratio with 3 industry partners and 5 SMEs. This balance suggests a transition from academic theory to practical application, leveraging 29 partners across 16 countries to ensure the software works across diverse regulatory and geographic zones.

How to reach the team

Contact Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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