Climate-Adapt4EOSC Project launched: TVS contributes to Climate Adapt Toolkit and Big Data Analytics services

On February 4 and 5, 2025, over 40 project partners from 9 countries convened in Athens, Greece, for the kick-off meeting of Climate-Adapt4EOSC, hosted by the project coordinator Demokritos - National Centre for Scientific Research.

Climate-Adapt4EOSC is a four-year initiative, funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe (Grant Agreement No. 101188248). Running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028, the project aims to advance open science and data-driven innovation to support climate adaptation research and resilience across Europe.

A Collaborative Effort for Climate Resilience

Despite the growing urgency of climate adaptation, researchers face critical challenges such as fragmented data platforms, poor interoperability, and limited access to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data. The project specifically empowers researchers across multiple disciplines to tackle climate change more effectively by providing an advanced, EOSC-centred collaborative research environment. This environment integrates existing EOSC data and services while introducing new datasets and innovative features, such as FAIRification and Mapping and Entity Matching capabilities. 

The project will create a climate change adaptation ontology and an EOSC Climate-Adapt Knowledge Graph, enabling enhanced findability, accessibility, tracking, and life cycle management of diverse research outputs. By fostering interoperability and innovation, CLIMATE-ADAPT4EOSC will significantly strengthen the capacity of European scientific communities to address climate change. The project activities will equip researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders with advanced tools to strengthen climate resilience while directly contributing to the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and the European Green Deal.

Key Innovations and Deliverables

Over the next four years, Climate-Adapt4EOSC will develop:

• Climate Adaptation Ontology – A structured framework improving data organisation and interoperability.
• EOSC Climate-Adapt Knowledge Graph – A dynamic tool enabling efficient data access, tracking, and lifecycle management.
• AI-Driven Analytics Tools – Supporting climate risk assessments and evidence-based decision-making.
• Five Interoperability Frameworks – Ensuring seamless data exchange between platforms and services.
• Four Cutting-Edge Services
• OPENHIDRA – Integrating hydrological and climate data.
• Shrink-Swell from Space to Earth (3SES) – Monitoring soil shrink-swell risks via satellite data.
• Digital Twins for Just Climate Urban Resilience (Just CURS) – Simulating climate-adaptive urban planning strategies.
• Big Data Analytics (BD Analytics) – Offering large-scale climate data analysis capabilities.

Consortium Partners

The Climate-Adapt4EOSC consortium comprises 18 leading institutions from across Europe, bringing expertise in scientific research, environmental analysis, urban resilience, AI-driven analytics, and open data management. The partners include:

National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” (GR) | Artelia (FR) | Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (PT) | Associação CNCA (PT) | Technovative Solutions (UK) | University of Cambridge (UK) | University of Manchester (UK) | G.A.C. Group (FR) | CODATA (FR) | National Observatory of Athens (GR) | Dimos Egaleo (GR) | Administração do Porto de Aveiro, SA (PT) | Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (FR) | Data4 (PL) | Novitopia Bilgi Teknolojileri (TR) | Bureau des Recherches Géologiques et Miniers (FR) | SIKT (NO) | IANUS Technologies (CY)

Technovative Solutions' Role in the Project

Technovative Solutions Ltd (UK), a key partner in Climate-Adapt4EOSC, is leading the development of the Climate Adapt Toolkit and Big Data Analytics services.

By leveraging expertise in disaster resilience and AI-powered analytics, TVS will contribute to strengthening climate adaptation measures across multiple EU regions. These tools will support climate risk assessments, real-time data processing, and improved decision-making for policymakers and stakeholders.

A Vision for the Future

With the successful kickoff meeting in Athens, Climate-Adapt4EOSC has now entered its operational phase, focusing on research, development, and implementation of its innovative solutions.

The project will demonstrate its impact across five EU countries, ensuring that climate adaptation research becomes more accessible, actionable, and impactful.

For more information, visit: https://climate-adapt4eosc.eu/

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement 101188248.