EGU25-4115, updated on 14 Mar 2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-4115
EGU General Assembly 2025
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Climaax project: Heat wave toolbox
Martina Kubáňová1, Martin Kubáň2, Milan Kalaš2, Milica Aleksic2, Natalia Aleksandrova Aleksandrova3, and Christopher Polster4
Martina Kubáňová et al.
  • 1Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Land and Water Resources Management, Bratislava, Slovakia (martina.kubanova@stuba.sk)
  • 2KAJO services, Bytča, Slovakia (milan.kalas@kajoservices.com)
  • 3Deltares, Delft, The Netherlands (natalia.aleksandrova@deltares.nl)
  • 4ECMWF, Reading, United Kingdom (christopher.polster@ecmwf.int)

As climate change accelerates, European regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and other climate-related hazards, posing significant threats to communities, economies, and ecosystems. The urgent need for adaptation is further exacerbated by limited resources and expertise in many municipalities, leaving them unprepared to address these escalating challenges effectively. The CLIMAAX (CLIMAte risk and vulnerability Assessment framework and toolboX) project addresses this critical gap by equipping local authorities with advanced tools to develop robust and targeted climate adaptation strategies.

Featuring a user-friendly interface and real-time data integration, the CLIMAAX toolboxes empower municipalities to identify and address localized risks, optimize resource allocation, and foster collaboration with scientific institutions and stakeholders. These innovative tools offer actionable insights for climate risk assessment and scenario planning, ensuring accessibility and relevance. As a vital resource, the CLIMAAX toolboxes enable cities to implement scientifically sound and locally tailored adaptation strategies, building resilience against the growing impacts of climate change.

How to cite: Kubáňová, M., Kubáň, M., Kalaš, M., Aleksic, M., Aleksandrova, N. A., and Polster, C.: Climaax project: Heat wave toolbox, EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, EGU25-4115, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-4115, 2025.