Geodata Space for Smart Water Monitoring & Response from Extreme Weather

Geo4Water

Basic Pilot Info:

Involved Cities:  
San Javier and Valencia (Spain)
Oslo (Norway)
Donegal (Ireland)

Duration: 16 Months (from May 2025)

Domains: 

  • Data-services related to weather, climate and extreme weather events to facilitate risk prevention, disaster resilience as well as climate change adaptation.

  • Zero pollution actions (e.g., air, water, soil pollution or waste).

  • Domains falling under the New European Bauhaus initiative (urban design, building management, public services, nature-based solutions, amongst others).

Motivation:

Climate-Driven Emergencies
Increasing frequency and intensity of floods, droughts, and coastal storms due to climate change.

Limited Monitoring & Forecasting
 Insufficient capabilities to anticipate and respond effectively to water-related events.

Urban Planning & Resilience Gaps
Outdated or poorly integrated urban systems not adapted to climate risks.

Damage Assessment Deficiencies
 Inability to evaluate infrastructure and building impacts quickly and accurately.

Underutilization of Historical Data
 Missed opportunities to identify trends and support long-term resilience strategies.

Lack of Decision-Support Tools
 Urban managers and public authorities lack evidence-based tools for timely action.

Fragmented Digital Ecosystem
 Poor interoperability and data silos hinder coordination and data sharing.

Use Case Description:

Objective:
Validate and refine the DS4SSCC blueprint by enabling city managers to better monitor and respond to water-related emergencies and climate change impacts through data-driven solutions.

Key Use Cases:

  • Assess urban resilience to heavy rainfall to support nature-based solutions (e.g., rain gardens, SUDs).

  • Monitor urban infrastructure during storms using sensor, weather, and satellite data.

  • Analyze water pollution in connected ecosystems (rivers, lakes, coasts) from sewer overflows and agricultural runoff.

  • Enable rapid damage assessment post-flood using AI-powered analysis of satellite and aerial imagery.

  • Maintain a historical record of extreme weather events to identify patterns and strengthen resilience strategies.

Technologies Used:

  • Geo4Water Data Space

  • AI services

  • Geospatial data (drones, Copernicus/Sentinel)

  • Environmental sensors and weather data

  • Biodiversity data

Value for Cities & Communities:
 Improved planning, smarter decisions, optimized resource allocation, better disaster preparedness, stronger community resilience and public safety.

Green Deal Alignment:
 Supports climate adaptation, zero pollution, and sustainable urban development.

Added Value:

High-Value Data & Services
 Integrates fragmented geospatial and spatio-temporal data (satellite, sensors, weather, biodiversity) to generate actionable insights and services.

Smarter Urban Management
 Helps city managers monitor and respond to water-related emergencies more effectively, enhancing decision-making and resource allocation.

 Resilience to Climate Events
 Improves preparedness and response to floods, heavy rain, and runoff — anticipating risks and prioritizing action with AI-based tools.

Environmental Impact
 Supports zero pollution goals and promotes green infrastructure for urban flood mitigation and water ecosystem protection.

Socio-Economic Benefits
 Reduces disruption and economic loss through early warnings and smarter planning — enabling long-term savings and community safety.

Digital Innovation & Governance
 Lays the groundwork for Local Digital Twins, aligned with DS4SSCC and MIMs Plus, ensuring interoperability, trust, and scalability.

EU Strategic Alignment
 Advances the Green Deal, Digital Europe Programme, Living-in.EU, and New European Bauhaus priorities.

Driving Innovation & Opportunities
 Demonstrates the power of data spaces to transform urban resilience, foster business innovation, and scale to other domains.