Ramboll is playing a central role in the second European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA2)

Consortium, roles and coordination

Large, multi‑hazard, pan‑European assessments such as EUCRA2 require broad geographic reach and complementary expertise. As leading partner of a consortium comprising reputable research organizations such as CCMC (Italy), EURAC (Germany) SEI (Sweden) and SYKE (Finland), Ramboll’s position in EUCRA2 is twofold:

1. we will act as project manager, coordinating complex interdependencies among work packages, data flows and stakeholder engagement,
2. and as a technical partner, contributing expertise in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement and sectoral risk (notably water) where Ramboll has recognised strengths.

The consortium will be organised to ensure clear governance, aligned work‑package leads, secure data sharing and frequent technical exchanges so outputs are cohesive and readily usable by non‑technical audiences.

Methodological innovations and approach

The client wants to make EUCRA2 as actionable as possible, which drives several methodological priorities:

• linking hazard and exposure analysis directly to “solution spaces” – i.e. which adaptation options are relevant and who should act,
• addressing systemic and cascading risks across socio‑economic and environmental systems,
• and presenting results in ways that are simple enough for non‑experts to understand and replicate.

As a result, the project will combine multi‑hazard risk frameworks, systemic risk analysis, policy diagnostics, and co‑production with end users to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and policy relevance.

Policy integration, demonstrations and impact

EUCRA2 is explicitly designed to inform Commission initiatives and to inspire member states and economic sectors to improve their own risk assessments and adaptation planning. Ramboll’s work will support policy analysis and stakeholder engagement to connect scientific findings to realistic adaptation pathways and ownership of actions, answering not only “what” needs to be done, but “who” must act. Outputs will include methodological reports, pilot assessments and policy briefs meant for immediate uptake by the Commission, the European Environment Agency and national authorities.

Measuring success and legacy

Success will be assessed across three interlinked dimensions:

1. delivery – smooth, timely completion of the methodology, milestones and high‑quality outputs within the 30‑month schedule,
2. uptake – the degree to which Commission services, member states and sectoral stakeholders find the products actionable and apply methods or results in policy or planning, and
3. reach and sustained use – downloads, citations, replication at national/regional scales, and evidence of the work informing subsequent adaptation decisions or guidance

EUCRA2 presents a strategic opportunity for Ramboll to convert leading climate science into practical, policy‑ready adaptation guidance for Europe. After all, EUCRA2 is a key tool for understanding climate risk and taking climate adaptation action at a new level, and Ramboll’s dual role as delivery manager and subject‑matter expert positions the firm to ensure those tools are actionable for policymakers and practitioners alike.