RAMSES was a European research project which aimed to deliver much needed quantified evidence of the impacts of climate change and the costs and benefits of a wide range of adaptation measures, focusing on cities.

RAMSES engaged with stakeholders to ensure this information was policy relevant and ultimately enabled the design and implementation of adaptation strategies in the EU and beyond.

Name of the project

RAMSES stands for Reconciling Adaptation, Mitigation and Sustainable Development for citiES

Main aim

The main aim of this research project was to deliver much needed quantified evidence of the impacts of climate change and the costs and benefits of a wide range of adaptation measures, focusing on cities. RAMSES engaged with stakeholders to ensure this information was policy relevant and ultimately to enable the design and implementation of adaptation strategies in the EU and beyond. The project focused on climate impacts and adaptation strategies pertinent to urban areas due to their high social and economic importance.

Outcome

Ultimately, RAMSES provided the evidence basis that led to reduced adaptation costs as well as better understanding and acceptance of adaptation measures in cities.

Funding

RAMSES was a European Integrated Project, co-financed by the European Commission in the 7th Framework Programme in the call „ENV.2012.6.1-3 Strategies, costs and impacts of adaptation to climate change“. It has started on 1 October 2012 and ran until 30 September 2017.

Involved members:

• Charlotte Da Cunha
• Nicole De Paula
• François Gemenne
• Jean-Paul Vanderlinden

Website: http://www.ramses-cities.eu