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CAPA - Climate Adaptation Platform for the Alps

CAPA is the transnational gateway for climate adaptation knowledge in the Alpine macro-region. The platform collects information (data, reports, guidelines, maps) useful for Climate Adaptation in the Alpine region. As an expert-based directory, it provides convenient access to quality-checked knowledge resources that cover all Alpine territories, are comprehensive in scope, and relevant to decision-making. CAPA allows adaptation actors in all Alpine countries to benefit from transnational knowledge sharing. Users can browse the inventory with dedicated search tools, or pick from pre-compiled collections for quick and focused entry to specific topics. By registering, users can become active contributors: an easy-to-use online editor allows you to share your own resources with the Alpine community.

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What you can do with it

Input

  • Search adaptation resources by topic, sector, hazard or territory.
  • Browse thematic collections and Alpine adaptation resources.
  • Access reports, maps, guidelines, tools and datasets.
  • Contribute resources through the editor interface.

Output

  • Curated adaptation knowledge resources.
  • Reports, maps, datasets and methodologies.
  • Best-practice examples.
  • Thematic adaptation collections.

Use it to

  • Find adaptation knowledge relevant to Alpine territories.
  • Identify tools, methods and guidance.
  • Exchange knowledge across Alpine countries.
  • Support all stages of the adaptation cycle.

Why is it relevant to climate adaptation

Acts as the central adaptation knowledge gateway for the Alpine macro-region. Rather than generating new analyses, it helps users quickly find trusted and quality-checked adaptation resources from across the Alps. Its transnational focus makes it especially valuable for sharing experience on mountain-specific and cross-border adaptation challenges.

Used in

  • Knowledge exchange across the Alpine macro-region.
  • EUSALP Action Group 8 activities.
  • Alpine adaptation initiatives supported through projects including C3-Alps, AlpGov and X-RISK-CC.
  • Adaptation planning across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
  • Sharing of adaptation knowledge on mountain-specific climate risks.

Metadata

User Group
Commission services and/or AgenciesTransboundary networksNational authorities
Geographic coverage
Macro-Transnational region:
Alpine Space
Spatial resolution

All spatial scales from local to trans-Alpine

Support of Adaptation Policy Cycle
Step 1: Preparing the Ground for Adaptation
Step 2: Assessing Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities
Step 3: Identifying Adaptation Options
Step 4: Assessing and Prioritising Adaptation Options
Step 5: Implementation
Step 6: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Adaptation sectors
AgricultureBiodiversityBuildings
Climate hazards
FloodingHeatDrought
Type of outputs
Maps and graphsReports and decision supportDatasets and indicators
Temporality of data
Historical/pastPresentForward-looking
Language
English
Accessibility and usability
High
Data sources
Public datasets from external providersProject-generated or processed datasetsMixed sources
Tool validation use
Peer-reviewed methodologyExpert validation / reputable institution

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