Resilience Assessment Framework (RAF) -

RESCCUE Resilience Assessment Framework (RAF)

Tool description

The Resilience Assessment Framework (RAF) was developed under the H2020 RESCCUE project (Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Urban Areas) to assess and monitor urban resilience to climate change, particularly water-related. Designed as an open-source diagnostic tool, RAF supports systematic resilience evaluation at multiple scales - from the city-wide level down to individual services; objective-driven analysis to track compliance with resilience goals; clear identification of vulnerabilities and development priorities; and monitoring of progress in implementing climate resilience strategies. Its mission is to empower cities with a practical methodology for resilience diagnostics, planning, and stakeholder communication, integrating resilience into daily governance and project delivery.

Objectives

Assess current levels of resilience in cities and urban systems
Evaluate the impact of adaptation measures and NBS on urban resilience
Track progress over time at multiple scales (city, district, service)
Support decision-making with evidence-based diagnostics
Facilitate cross-sector dialogue and shared understanding of resilience needs

Expected Impact

Stronger planning capacity: Enhances city capacity to plan and monitor resilience-building actions
Insight-driven adaptation: Identifies gaps and opportunities for climate adaptation and co-benefits
Cross-sectoral collaboration: Strengthens collaboration across departments and stakeholders
Support for NbS integration
Scalable resilience model: Creates a replicable model for resilience tracking and urban transformation

How the tool supports cities' pathways towards climate action?

In Lisbon, RAF is being implemented to assess and monitor climate resilience at both the municipal level and facility level, where NbS interventions are being piloted. Key contributions include improving understanding of the current resilience status; evaluating the resilience impact of identified measures; supporting the assessment of progress over time; informing how pilot actions contribute to citywide scaling efforts; and strengthening stakeholder communication and shared diagnostics.

Partners involved

Contact details

Dr. Maria Adriana Cardoso

macardoso@lnec.pt

More information at

https://toolkit.resccue.eu/all-tools/

https://resccue.ncg.ingrid.pt/accounts/login/?next=/resccue/studies

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/6/2349

https://youtu.be/soi3SB_Nu20

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. This project has received funding from the Horizon Innovation Actions under the grant agreement n° 101096405.