Building Climate Resilience at the Heart of Europe's Cities

• Climate change is testing aging urban infrastructure with increased flooding, extreme heat, and severe weather patterns.
• The EU-funded MULTICLIMACT project (2023–2027) is developing flexible, adaptable frameworks to help European cities assess and mitigate climate risks.
• The project shifts the focus from individual building resilience to systemic urban resilience, analyzing how disruptions in one sector cascade through transport, utilities, and public services.

Pilot Sites and Strategies

• Netherlands: Implementing multi-sensor digital monitoring to predict water stress and strengthen flood defenses.
• Barcelona: Testing nature-based solutions—such as vegetative drainage channels and green islands—to mitigate urban heat and reduce flash flood risks.
• Camerino (Italy) & Riga (Latvia): Balancing climate adaptation with the preservation of cultural heritage and historic architecture.

Decision Support and Implementation

• Providing public authorities with data-driven evidence to prioritize limited investments for maximum impact.
• Moving toward a holistic approach that integrates environmental modeling, building performance, and essential service continuity.
• Aligning efforts with the EU Missions on Adaptation to Climate Change and Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities to foster more sustainable, resilient urban environments.