Every region and community face unique climate challenges, this is why tailored climate services are needed. So, this consultancy service supports the collaborative process where tool developers and end-users actively work together to address common challenges to ensure that the tools and solutions developed are not only relevant but also practical for the specific contexts in which they will be implemented. By aligning the climate services to local needs, REACHOUT empowers users to take decisive action and build long-term resilience against the changing climate.
The complexity depends on the tools selected.
The added value of the co-creation process lies in their adaptability to local needs, ensuring relevance and practicality.
Involving stakeholders throughout the development process, the tools are informed by real-world insights and end-user feedback, enhancing usability and effectiveness. This collaborative approach fosters ownership and ensures that tools remain integrated into local processes, promoting sustainability and long-term impact.
The level and intensity of co-design of the tool can vary depending on factors such as user requirements, ambition, and the specific context. Thus, it is a flexible process that can be tailored to the needs of the stakeholders involved, ranging from the integration of the local data appropriately into one of the REACHOUT existing tools, to new technical requirements or visualization needs, depending on the complexity of the issue, the desired outcomes, and available resources. Therefore, the cost and effort for a new development may vary accordingly.
The REACHOUT project has co-developed and tested urban climate services together with end-users in 7 city hubs within Europe. The overarching aim was to innovate and broaden the existing offer of climate services and tools and increase their relevance for decision making, access and uptake.
The tools below can be used to support the tailored climate service.
During an extreme rainfall event, Jan watches in fear as water rises dangerously close to flooding his apartment. His experience highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation in Gdynia, inspiring the community to take action and build a more resilient future together.
