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Finding the heat-spot: Tracking and pre-empting wildfires, droughts and floods in Greece and beyond

Mission project, IMPETUS, has published an article exploring the solutions available to combat harsh climate events such as wildfires, flash floods and extreme temperatures.

To address these climate challenges and prioritize areas for adaptation, partners in the IMPETUS project are working on new digital tools such as the Hot-spot Identification and Prioritization Service – HIPS.

date:  27/11/2023

This online tool combines satellite climate data with population information to identify regions lacking the means to cope with climate risk.

Read the full article.