Climate resilient Mediterranean cities : the ReMED framework

Abstract

Buildings and urban areas are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The ReMED (Interreg Euro Med Programme) project, aims to support Mediterranean cities in their climate adaptation efforts by developing an innovative set of assessment tools and a comprehensive decision-support framework. This framework is designed to assess climate risks at both urban and building scales, design optimal adaptation measures tailored to local conditions, implement these measures using the most appropriate policy instruments, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adaptation measures over time and promote Multi-Level Governance (MLG) in climate adaptation, as recommended by the UN COP26. To establish the ReMED framework, a review of various methodologies for assessing building and urban resilience was conducted, focusing on climate change impacts and hazards. The findings served as a foundation for developing the ReMED approach, tools, and decision-support system, which are integrated into the ReMED Platform—a web-based tool designed to facilitate the practical application of the project’s outcomes. ReMED also offers capacity-building initiatives for public authorities, including an e-learning platform and pilot activities in five countries. These pilots explore how the ReMED Platform can be applied in conjunction with key policy instruments. By enhancing the ability of public authorities to deploy effective adaptation measures, ReMED aims to strengthen the overall resilience of cities in the Mediterranean region. The Faculty for the Built Environment, University of Malta is the lead partner of the ReMED Project: Towards Climate Resilient Mediterranean Cities https://remed.interreg-euro-med.eu/