Horizon Europe Project

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​​​Mitigating environmental disruptiv​​​​​​​​​e events using peop​le-centric predictive digital technologies t​​o improve disaster and climate resilience​​

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​​​​About​​

Minority Report is a pioneering project dedicated to enhancing the resilience of vulnerable urban populations and their built environments against disruptive climate events. As climate change accelerates, the frequency and intensity of events such as flash floods, forest fires, and storm force winds increase, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable communities. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technologies and collaborative approaches to safeguard these populations and their homes.

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​Objectives

Minority Report aims to achieve the following key objectives:

  1. Develop a Co-Cr​eation Framework: Facilitate the design and development of an integrated, people-centric technology platform through collaborative efforts with citizens, experts, and stakeholders.
  2. Integrate Predictive Digital Technologies: Utilize innovative tools such as advanced weather forecasting, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and digital twins to anticipate and mitigate the impact of climate events.
  3. Enhance Risk Assessment and Categorization: Establish rigorous scientific baselines and models to assess and categorize risks, including vulnerability and uncertainty.
  4. Implement AI-Assisted Solutions: Develop AI-driven energy simulations, behavioral models, and decision support tools to optimize building adaptation and renovation.
  5. Promote Sustainable Practices: Create strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, incorporating Nature-based Solutions (NBS) to ensure environmentally and economically sustainable urban development.
  6. Foster Community Participation: Ensure active involvement of local communities in selecting and implementing interventions to address their specific needs and enhance resilience.

Impact​​

The implementation of the Minority Report platform will have profound impacts, including:

  • Improved Resilience: Enhance the ability of vulnerable populations to withstand and recover from climate events.
  • Economic Savings: Reduce the economic losses associated with climate events by protecting critical infrastructure and homes.
  • Sustainable Urban Development: Promote environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in urban planning and building renovation.
  • Community Empowerment: Engage local communities in decision-making processes, ensuring that interventions are effective and culturally appropriate.​



Challenges and Solutions

Urban environments face increasing challenges due to the shifting climate and growing urban populations:

  • Vulnerable Populations: Low-income citizens and other vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected by climate events, with limited resources to adapt.
  • Aging Infrastructure: Many buildings were designed for a climate that no longer exists, making them ill-equipped to handle current and future climate extremes.
  • Complex Urban Systems: The intricate nature of urban environments and the lack of comprehensive data hinder effective prediction and mitigation of climate impacts.

Minority Report proposes a multi-faceted approach to tackle these challenges:

  • Predictive Technologies: Leverage weather forecasts, CFD models, and remote sensing to foresee and prepare for disruptive events.
  • Risk Assessment Models: Utilize advanced scientific models to identify and categorize risks to urban infrastructure and populations.
  • Digital Integration: Employ BIM, digital twins, and monitoring systems to create a dynamic representation of urban environments for better decision-making.
  • AI and Behavioral Models: Integrate AI-based simulations to predict energy usage and human behavior in response to climate events.
  • Social Sciences and Humanities: Incorporate insights from social sciences to ensure solutions are socially equitable and community-driven.

Demonstration cases​




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​Demonstration cases are crucial for validating our innovative solutions, ensuring their real-world applicability and scalability within diverse urban environments.

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