Projects results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
- Examples of equitable adaptation measures are made available for replication, fostering just resilience transformation.
- Appropriate guidance for decision-makers is produced on equitable adaptation options design and implementation, shared and made available for wide reapplication.
- Regional and local public administrations increase their capacity to involve, understand and cater for the needs of vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Despite efforts to adapt to climate change in Europe, the most vulnerable people in society are still the most affected, due to their age, health, place of residence, or socio-economic status [1], while often contributing the least to climate change. Projected climate change, an ageing society and persisting socio-economic inequalities mean that differences in vulnerability and exposure to climate change are likely to continue. In addition, adaptation responses may worsen existing inequalities or even create new ones.
Vulnerable and marginalised groups are particularly exposed to the impacts of climate change, especially high temperature and flooding. Moreover, nearly half of city hospitals and schools are in areas with strong urban heat island effects, thus exposing their vulnerable users to high temperatures. With approximately 10% of schools and 11% of hospitals across Europe located in potential flood-prone
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