CLIMATE-INTELLIGENT CITY (ECO)DESIGN: THE BENEFITS OF URBAN CLIMATE SERVICES - 22 May 2018, Brussels, Belgium

Due to the high concentration of people, infrastructure and economic activity, cities are extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as heat waves and flash floods. In addition, dense concentrations of impervious artificial surfaces, such as buildings, roads, and pavements – typical of urban areas – tend to amplify climate extremes, and hence costs. Given this vulnerability, it is clear that cities are in need of tailor-made urban climate information that accounts for their particular physical and socio-economic characteristics so as to assist decision-making at local government level. Cities have a unique opportunity to use advanced climate services to become greener, safer and to enhance the quality of life of their inhabitants. This two-hour event, organised within the framework of the H2020 project Climate-Fit, will showcase how three urban sectors – urban planning, active mobility and emergency management – benefit from tailored urban climate services and facilitate the (eco)design of intelligent cities. Speakers include urban climate information providers and users (city planners) as well as EU and national decision-makers. Cities, regions, businesses and EU officials are invited to discuss and challenge the market potential of urban climate services while learning about their benefits. The event is free of charge. Lunch will be served before the event from 12:00. Register using the registration form available on the ev...
Source: EUROPA - Research and Innovation: Events - Category: Research Tags: Environment - Climate Services - BC2B7BE0-C691-DDA2-9EA191251B5E7D87 Environment - Sustainable Urban Development - 4F1C3541-DC76-F097-57C12DFA2A441B45 Environment - Tools for sustainable development - 4F201C9C-B876-F859-AF38F4EC22FC5C54 Horizon 2020 Source Type: events