Conference Agenda

Fostering dialogue and integration among various domain models allows for a focused examination of specific aspects of the urban environment, including pluvial flooding, fluvial flooding, coastal flooding, heat, energy, mobility, and health. This interdisciplinary approach acknowledges that climate change impacts are interconnected and that effective solutions require a holistic understanding. Rather than studying adaptation measures in isolation, the KNOWING project establishes a dialogue between models to optimise and evaluate the performance of the adaptation and mitigation measures. This enables the quantification of both the individual and combined effects of interventions. The integrated approach provides a more comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of nature-based solutions (NBS) and other adaptation strategies. A case study in Granollers, Spain, exemplifies this methodology by using a coupled 1D/2D hydrological and hydrodynamic model to simulate the impact of NBS on both pluvial and fluvial flooding, while also considering effects on urban heat. Integrating these models allows for a more nuanced and accurate prediction of the overall impact of interventions, leading to more effective and sustainable urban planning and management strategies.