Methodology to Prioritize Climate Adaptation Measures in Urban Areas. Barcelona and Bristol Case Studies

María Guerrero-Hidalga, Eduardo Martínez-Gomariz, Barry Evans, James Webber, Montserrat Termes-Rifé, Beniamino Russo and Luca Locatelli
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María Guerrero-Hidalga: Cetaqua, Water Technology Centre, Cornellà de Llobregat, 08940 Barcelona, Spain
Eduardo Martínez-Gomariz: Cetaqua, Water Technology Centre, Cornellà de Llobregat, 08940 Barcelona, Spain
Barry Evans: Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
James Webber: Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
Beniamino Russo: AQUATEC—Suez Advanced Solutions, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Luca Locatelli: AQUATEC—Suez Advanced Solutions, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 12, 1-25

Abstract: In the current context of fast innovation in the field of urban resilience against extreme weather events, it is becoming more challenging for decision-makers to recognize the most beneficial adaptation measures for their cities. Detailed assessment of multiple measures is resource-consuming and requires specific expertise, which is not always available. To tackle these issues, in the context of the H2020 project RESCCUE (RESilience to cope with Climate Change in Urban arEas), a methodology to effectively prioritize adaptation measures against extreme rainfall-related hazards in urban areas has been developed. It follows a multi-phase structure to progressively narrow down the list of potential measures. It begins using less resource-intensive techniques, to finally focus on the in-depth analysis on a narrower selection of measures. It involves evaluation of risks, costs, and welfare impacts, with strong focus on stakeholders’ participation through the entire process. The methodology is adaptable to different contexts and objectives and has been tested in two case studies across Europe, namely Barcelona and Bristol.

Keywords: climate change adaptation; climate risk; socio-economic assessment; urban resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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