CARMINE Project

🌍🚀 Recap from #URBIS24: Showcasing a Digital Twin for Urban Heat Mortality Risk Assessment We are pleased to share that CARMINE’s partner, the National Observatory of Athens, had the honor of presenting at the #URBIS24 Workshop, hosted by ESA/ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, on September 17th. The presentation, "From Space to Lives Saved: A Digital Twin for Heat-Related Mortality Risk Assessment in Urban Areas," delivered by Iphigenia Keramitsoglou, sparked insightful discussions on innovative solutions for building urban resilience. 🏙️ As part of the CARMINE Project, the National Observatory of Athens showcased how their Digital Twin (DT) leverages cutting-edge Machine Learning techniques 🤖 and diverse urban data sources to estimate heat-related mortality. This powerful tool integrates real-time data streams, urban indicators, and socio-economic variables, offering both long-term projections and real-time insights to manage heatwaves more effectively. 🌡️ This Digital Twin represents a significant step forward, empowering policymakers and public health authorities to implement targeted Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and allocate resources strategically, while reinforcing urban resilience to extreme heat. A big thank you to the European Space Agency - ESA (ESA) and the #URBIS24 community for the opportunity to share CARMINE’s insights and for an inspiring exchange of ideas! 🙌 #EarthObservation #UrbanHeat #UrbanResilience #DigitalTwin #MachineLearning #CARMINEProject #ClimateAction #NbS #DestinE #ESA #EOForCities 🌍🚀

🌍 Recap: CARMINE Project Living Labs Workshop & Training 📍 Athens, Greece | Sept 10-11 For two transformative days, the CARMINE Project partners gathered in Athens to push the boundaries of #ClimateAdaptation and #MitigationStrategies. Hosted by Athena Research Center's Sustainable Development Unit - ATHENA RC and led by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Principal Investigator, the event brought together key representatives from seven case study areas, setting the stage for real, actionable change. 🔑 Workshop Highlights: 💡 Introduction to the Systems Innovation Approach (SIA) and its application in #LivingLabs 🤝 Hands-on sessions on stakeholder engagement: identification, mapping, and shortlisting 🛠️ Practical training on running the first #LivingLabs workshops 🌐 Launch of the Stakeholder Community Hub to enhance collaboration 📐 Geo-design insights for effective planning The event wrapped up with a hybrid project meeting chaired by Dr. Sorin Cheval, with Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri sharing an inspiring overview of the AE4RIA - Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria’s work and ATHENA RC’s vital role in the #CARMINEProject. This two-day workshop delivered essential training and laid the foundation for the next phases of the project. 🚀 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddGu8-Um #Sustainability #LivingLabs #SystemsInnovation #ClimateAdaptation #MitigationStrategies #Impact Ebun Akinsete (PhD) Alice Guittard Voula Samara Lida Dimitriadou, PhD

📅 Recap: CARMINE Project Living Labs Workshop & Training 📍 Athens, Greece From September 10-11, Horizon EU CARMINE Project partners convened in Athens for a transformative two-day #LivingLabs Workshop. Hosted by the Sustainable Development Unit - ATHENA RC Athena Research Center and led by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Principal Investigator at ATHENA RC, the event brought together representatives from seven case study areas to advance #climateadaptation and #mitigationstrategies. 🔑 Workshop Highlights: - Introduction to the Systems Innovation Approach (SIA) and its application in Living Labs - Deep dives into stakeholder engagement, including identification, mapping, and shortlisting processes. - Practical sessions on running the first Living Labs workshop. - The launch of the Stakeholder Community Hub—a platform to enhance collaboration between CSAs and stakeholders. - Geo-design workshop insights to support the planning phase. The event concluded with a hybrid project meeting chaired by Dr. Sorin Cheval, the project coordinator. Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri also addressed the consortium in hybrid mode, providing an overview of AE4RIA - Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria team and Athena RC, and highlighting the unit’s involvement in the CARMINE project. This two-day workshop provided critical training and set the stage for the next phases of the #CARMINE project. The CARMINE Project, funded by the European Union with a budget of €10 million, is teaming up with 26 partners to drive climate-resilient development in Europe’s metropolitan regions. 🌍 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddGu8-Um #CARMINEProject #ClimateAction #Sustainability #LivingLabs #SystemsInnovation Athena Research Center Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri Ebun Akinsete (PhD) Alice Guittard Voula Samara Lida Dimitriadou, PhD

🌿 Discover the Heart of the CARMINE Project - Parts 7 & 8! The CARMINE Project is built on 8 dynamic Work Packages designed to drive climate resilience in European metropolitan regions. 🌟 Work Package 7: WP7 focuses on expanding CARMINE’s impact through targeted dissemination, communication, and exploitation strategies. We aim to increase visibility, build connections with similar initiatives, and support long-term sustainability by developing training materials and collaborating with global forums. 🤝 Lead: SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network) 🌟 Work Package 8: This WP supports the entire project framework by managing the administrative, legal, and financial aspects of the project to ensure seamless execution. This includes coordinating between work packages, maintaining scientific quality, managing data, and overseeing risk management to achieve CARMINE’s goals. 🤝 Lead: MeteoRo (ADMINISTRATIA NATIONALA DE METEOROLOGIE RA) #CARMINEproject #ClimateResilience #MissionAdaptation #HorizonEurope

Last week, together with Maarten Van Acker, I had a pleasant conversation with Tom Ysebaert, journalist from the Belgian newspaper De Standaard. The result is the article below about #heat in the #city and possible solutions. Article => https://lnkd.in/ed2NzP4t Cities are warmer than their surrounding countryside, a phenomenon first observed in the early 19th century by Luke Howard, the pioneer of #UrbanClimate. In a warming climate, this problem is becoming increasingly severe; fortunately, there are solutions to reduce heat and make life more pleasant for residents. Elements such as #greenery, #water, #wind, resilient #infrastructure, and #data play a crucial role in the toolkit for urban cooling, with a primary focus on neighborhoods most affected by heat. This begins with accurate measurements to determine where the greatest need lies. At the same time, it is essential to develop a long-term strategy for #urbanpolicy. The examples of forward-thinking cities in the article show that change is possible. B-Kode is currently focusing on the above themes, among others, within the framework of the CARMINE Project (Climate Resilient Development Pathways in Metropolitan Regions of Europe) and Minority Report (Mitigating environmental disruptive events using people-centric predictive digital technologies). For more information, feel free to visit https://lnkd.in/e3x_smJN. #UrbanClimate #ClimateResilience #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #GreenInfrastructure #ClimateAdaptation #HeatMitigation #SmartCities #EnvironmentalTechnology

🌿 Discover the Heart of the CARMINE Project - Part 6! The CARMINE Project is built on 8 dynamic Work Packages designed to drive climate resilience in European metropolitan regions. 🌟 Work Package 6: We're advancing multi-level climate change governance by evaluating the implementation of EU policies, creating R&I roadmaps, and enhancing governance frameworks. This cross-cutting WP is crucial for developing robust policy pathways and improving responses to climate-related risks. By working closely with stakeholders, we aim to deliver actionable policy recommendations. 🤝 Lead: UoBIR (University of Birmingham) #CARMINEproject #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #MissionAdaptation #HorizonEurope

🌿 Discover the Heart of the CARMINE Project - Part 5! The CARMINE Project is built on 8 dynamic Work Packages designed to drive climate resilience in European metropolitan regions. 🌟 Work Package 5: We're developing an Impact-Based Decision Support Service (IDSS) for informed local adaptation plans and science-based decision-making. By integrating data from stakeholders, risk models, and Digital Twins, WP5 provides metropolitan decision-makers with the tools to improve climate resilience and manage disaster risks effectively. Partnering with the Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climate Change (MIP4Adapt) ensures our solutions' sustainability and impact beyond the project's duration. 🤝 Lead: Meteo Romania #CARMINEproject #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #MissionAdaptation #HorizonEurope

👏 Congratulations Iphigenia Keramitsoglou and the WP4 team for their work on Digital Twins for #heat being featured on Greek TV!

🌿 Discover the Heart of the CARMINE Project - Part 4! The CARMINE Project is shaping the future of climate resilience across European metropolitan regions, and each Work Package plays a vital role in this mission. 🌟 Work Package 4 is all about harnessing the power of digital innovation to enhance climate resilience. We’re developing cutting-edge Digital Twins (DTs) and a Federated Data Management Solution. Our goal is to create a robust DT architecture and tailor-made DTs for each Case Study Area (CSA), improving how we manage climate risks and disasters across various sectors. We’re also establishing a framework to adapt these DTs for other cities facing similar challenges. Plus, we’re working closely with the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative to stay at the forefront of climate adaptation technology. 🤝 Lead: ATH-RC (Athena Research Center) #CARMINEproject #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation #HorizonEurope #DataInnovation

🔗 CARMINE was featured online! The Centrul National de Cartografie has featured us on their website! 👉 Check out the link below to see CNC's presentation of their role in the project 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJ3nH-kX #CARMINEproject #CentrulNaționaldeCartografie #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #MissionAdaptation #HorizonEurope