Aurora

OBJECTIVE 

AURORA is at the forefront of enhancing resilience to climate-related health risks in Europe’s Boreal region by pioneering advanced tools for monitoring climate and epidemiological stressors, modelling risks, and forecasting impacts. These innovative solutions are currently being tested across five demonstrator cities and replicated in three additional cities in the Baltics. Leveraging AI-driven technology, the project aims to deliver early warnings and adaptive measures that empower local communities to safeguard public health effectively. Moreover, AURORA provides tailored recommendations–including NbS, mitigation strategies, and preparedness measures–to support local authorities and businesses in fostering long-term resilience. 

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 

AURORA is developing a cutting-edge Decision Support System (DSS) designed to bolster climate and health resilience across the region. The DSS encompasses: 1) a stressors observatory for real-time tracking of climate and epidemiological variables; 2) a scenario builder to generate bespoke epidemiological scenarios tailored to regional specifics; 3) a simulation engine for testing and visualising these scenarios; 4) a robust risk assessment and early warning system informed by simulation outcomes; and 5) an AI-powered decision support tool that offers precise recommendations for decision-makers. Currently undergoing rigorous testing in pilot areas, the DSS is poised for replication to assess scalability and maximise its impact on community resilience.

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