CARTIF is a horizontal, private and non-profit research institution whose main mission is to provide industry with innovative solutions to improve their processes, systems and products to increase their competitiveness and create new business opportunities. It is a multidisciplinary centre working in different knowledge areas focused on economic sectors such as energy, food, industry, construction and infrastructures, health and the environment, with research lines that address the main societal challenges. In this context, CARTIF develops R&D projects funded by private companies or with public funds from tenders at national and international level. It also supports public institutions (city councils or regional governments) in planning and developing high-impact projects. CARTIF is the project coordinator of the RethinkAction project and the responsible for the development of the RethinkAction Integrated Assessment Platform (IAP). It is also involved in co-creation activities, earth observation data processing, contributes to the generation of the Land use-based Adaptation and Mitigation Solutions catalogue, and modelling activities.
Project Coordinator
Project manager, Models development
Financial and administrative coordinator
Ethics and legal responsible
RethinkAction Platform design and development
RethinkAction Platform Development Manager
Land use based solutions and policies analysis
Land use based solutions and climate change impacts
Researcher
RethinkAction Platform Developer
RethinkAction Platform Developer
RethinkAction Platform Developer
The Energy, Economy and System Dynamics Group (GEEDS) at the University of Valladolid is composed of a group of professors and researchers with previous experience in environmental issues and personal involvement in ecology and development cooperation. Their lines of research focus on energy and economics as key drivers of technology and life, and on system dynamics as the most appropriate tool for analysing the complex relationships between the variables that influence sustainability and development, with a systemic vision. The group GEEDS from the University of Valladolid is in charge of the modelling part of the project. In particular, the team will develop a system dynamics model of the local case studies, capitalising on the experience accumulated over the years in the past (MEDEAS) and in ongoing (LOCOMOTION) international projects in which the group had and has a leading modelling role.
Professor
Postdoctoral Researcher
Universidad de Valladolid (GEEDS)
Universidad de Valladolid (GEEDS)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Professor
Universidad de Valladolid (GEEDS)
Universidad de Valladolid (GEEDS)
PhD Student
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is Sweden's leading organisation for applied environmental and sustainability research. IVL is an independent research institute in the fields of sustainability and the environment, conducting applied research and consulting projects aimed at promoting ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable growth in the business sector and the rest of society. IVL works with a wide range of customer target groups from across society, including industry and commerce, politics and authorities, interest groups, trade associations and various cooperation partners. IVLs main responsibility in RethinkAction is to assess climate change impacts at Gotland, the biggest island in the Baltic Sea. Climate change puts stress on the Gotland island water bodies and land usage – RethinkAction brings citizens and decision-makers at the core of this challenge.
Senior Project Manager, PhD
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Junior project manager
Environmental Sociologist
Modeler
GIS Analyst
Researcher
The RINA Group is a global corporation that provides engineering and consultancy services. They also provide testing, inspection, and certification across the Energy, Marine, Transport & Infrastructure, and Industry sectors through a global network of 170 offices in 65 countries. Through its 3,700 talented professionals, they provide a wide range of high-quality tailored solutions aiming to back up the market operators across the entire life cycle of their projects. All RINA services are performed at the highest professional level, understanding and complying with Client needs and requirements while taking into consideration sustainability, health and safety, and environmental targets. The main task of RINA in the framework of RethinkAction is to assess the impact of climate change in the Valle d'Aosta region. A significant part of the energy production there is based on hydropower. Climate change can have a significant impact on the management and regulation of reservoirs, affecting hydropower production and seasonal agricultural practices. In addition, RINA will be responsible for the use and management of intellectual property rights.
Senior Engineer
RINA Consulting Spa (RINA-C), Economist Consultant
The mission of the CMCC is to study and model our climate system and its interactions with society to provide reliable, rigorous and timely scientific results that will in turn promote sustainable growth, protect the environment and develop science-based adaptation and mitigation measures in a changing climate. The CMCC works with experienced scientists, economists and technicians to provide comprehensive analyses of climate impacts on various systems such as agriculture, ecosystems, coasts, water resources, health and the economy. The CMCC supports policy makers in developing sound climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. CMCC will be responsible for developing a catalogue of Land use-based Adaptation and Mitigation Solutions (LAMS) and will contribute to the analysis of synergies and trade-offs among the selected solutions, considering the environment, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development and the link with Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, CMCC will be responsible for identifying relevant climate variables for land use planning taking into account expected climate changes and contribute to mapping such variables using downscaling methods. Finally, CMCC will contribute to the definition of the pan-European database and its integration together with the LAMS catalogue into the integrated assessment platform RethinkAction.
CMCC Foundation Researcher
Senior Research Associate
Researcher
Senior Researcher
Postdoctoral Researcher
Junior Scientist
Research Division Director
Senior Scientist
Research Division Director
Junior Scientist
Junior Scientist
Junior Scientist
Senior Scientist
Researcher
Researcher
Our communication tools and stories bring scientific knowledge and innovative concepts for sustainable futures to decision-makers and into society. They explain, inspire and thus act as catalysts for processes in which tomorrow is imagined, negotiated and created. The Climate Media Factory is responsible for the communication and dissemination strategy as well as the implementation and execution of all public communication and dissemination activities. The team will document the entire research process to provide clear, accurate and valuable information that is easily accessible and visually appealing.
Communications
Graphic Design and Concept
Project Management
Project Management
The National Observatory of Athens (NOA) is a Greek research center that has made remarkable achievements in the field of space science and its applications with remarkable achievements. NOA, with its three institutes (Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing IAASARS; Environmental Research and Sustainable Development IERSD; Geodynamics GI), its highly qualified human resources and the important infrastructure has made it important in international space research. NOA plays a leading role in national efforts to establish a presence in the European space sector. Moreover NOA is also an important national link to the European Space Agency (ESA) and other relevant organisations and institutions within the European Union. NOA will be integrating large volumes of satellite-derived data sets from Copernicus and ESA. Variables include land cover, soil moisture, temperature, precipitation, just to mention a few relevant to RethinkAction. NOA will collect the needs of the case-study partners to assure appropriate data management throughout the different phases of the project.
Research Director in IAASARS
Professor at School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and Adjunct Researcher of NOA
Researcher in IAASARS
GMV is a private technology group with an international presence and over 2,300 employees in 80 countries. GMV's business areas include consulting and engineering services, software and hardware development, turnkey system integration and operational support. In the RethinkAction project GMV is responsible for the implementation of all WP3 (Data processing for climate and land use modelling) activities and coordinating the timely completion of deliverables, in collaboration with task leaders.
Project Manager
Project Manager
FCiências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências (FC.ID) is a private non-profit association. It is a joint initiative of the Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (CIÊNCIAS) - a higher education institution - and 6 private companies. It is active in many areas of research, development and innovation, especially in European and national climate change projects on climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation. The team involved in RethinkAction is part of the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Change, a research unit of CIÊNCIAS led by FC.ID. This team has worked on several national and European projects related to climate change impact, vulnerability and adaptation research and policy. Within RethinkAction FC.ID will be responsible for work package six, which deals with Case Studies at the local level, assessing adaptation and mitigation issues and helping to develop a System Dynamics Model. FC.ID is also the Lead of the Azores Case Study.
Research Fellow
Researcher / Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa – Invited Assistant Professor
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Researcher
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. Our members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability. ICLEI is the manager of the End-User Community and responsible for the development and implementation of the Engagement Strategy throughout the project lifetime. In addition, ICLEI is responsible for designing a dedicated training package for local governments, and organizing and executing training events based on the training package. Last but not least, the ICLEI Team will be both contributing to the development of scientific results and peer-reviewed publications for an academic audience, as well as leading on the translation of those academic results to the policymaking arena by generating policy briefs, a solution package and other knowledge products.
Acting Head of Urban Research, Project Manager, ICLEI World Secretariat
Head of Resilience and Climate Adaptation, ICLEI European Secretariat
Research Officer, ICLEI World Secretariat
Senior Expert, Resilience and Climate Adaptation, ICLEI European Secretariat
Junior Research Officer, ICLEI World Secretariat
The mission of the Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) is to conduct cutting-edge research on risks and adaptations related to environmental hazards and global change. The Institute's research promotes policies and programmes to reduce these risks, taking into account the interplay of environmental and societal factors. Research areas include climate change adaptation incorporating insurance-based approaches, environmental migration and social vulnerability, ecosystem services and environmental degradation processes, models and tools for analysing vulnerability and risks associated with natural hazards, with a focus on urban areas and urban-rural interfaces. Research is always conducted with the fundamental objective of linking solutions to development pathways. UNU-EHS leads work package 2 which is concerned with end-user engagement. The work includes defining user needs for the platform and how lifestyle and behavioural change does and can impact land use. In addition, UNU-EHS is the case study lead for Almería.
Senior Researcher, Environment and Migration: Interactions and Choices (EMIC)
Head of Section, Environment and Migration: Interactions and Choices (EMIC)
Research Associate
Geonardo is an innovation and technology company active in the fields of energy, environment and sustainable development. Geonardo provides research, innovation and consultancy services and innovative solutions in the fields of renewable energy, resource efficiency, climate change and natural resources. In these areas, Geonardo conducts state-of-the-art life cycle assessments, GIS/remote sensing and 3D laser scanning (TLS) applications, develops web-based planning and decision support tools, designs business plans and use strategies, and conducts novel training, capacity building, institutional strengthening, communication and dissemination activities. Geonardo is representing Hungary in the RethinkAction project and is primarily focusing on developing the land use-based adaptation and mitigation solutions (LAMS) catalogue in addition to leading case study three (CS3) in the Southern Great Plain region in Hungary.
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Case Study Work Manager
INRAE, the French National Institute for Research on Agriculture, Food and the Environment, has the mission to support the ecological transition of agricultural and food systems. Our team is part of UMR ITAP (Technologies and Methods for the Agriculture of Tomorrow) and part of the ELSA (Environmental Life cycle and Sustainability Assessment) group. Our focus is to model agro-bio-processes and develop environmental and social assessment methods to improve the completeness and robustness of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method. Our work provides new knowledge on the environmental and social performances of agri-food chains and territories in order to eco-design them. INRAE is representing a French case study (CS2) in the RethinkAction project (WP6) and is focusing on developing the Key performance Indicators (WP4) to assess the trade-offs and benefits of using land use-based adaptation and mitigation solutions (LAMS). In addition, INRAE will be involved in the development of the local model (WP5) to represent the case study in the Occitanie region (South of France).
Researcher in LCA including Agroecosystems, Hydrological Modelling and Ecosystem Services
Team Leader of Itap-ELSA Group – Researcher in Territorial LCA
Head of UMR ITAP Group – Senior Researcher in LCA