Deliverable Phase 3 – Climate risk management Sustainable Climate Outcomes for People of Eastern Slovakia (SCOPE) Slovakia, Košice urban development area

The SCOPE (Sustainable Climate Outcomes for People of Eastern Slovakia) project aims to strengthen climate resilience in the Košice Urban Development Region (UMR) through a harmonized and evidence-based climate risk assessment and management process developed within the CLIMAAX framework. Building on the results of Phase 1 (scoping and stakeholder engagement) and Phase 2 (climate risk assessment), this third phase focuses on translating climate-risk findings into practical Climate Risk Management (CRM) measures and implementation pathways that can be directly applied by municipalities, regional authorities, and other stakeholders. The deliverable provides a comprehensive overview of the climate risk management approach developed for the Košice region. It summarizes the key climate risks identified during Phase 2, namely heatwaves, extreme rainfall and flash floods, agricultural drought, and wildfires, and evaluates the region’s current resilience capacity. The report also examines the policy context, governance structures, stakeholder roles, and lessons learned from past climate-related events that influence climate adaptation and resilience-building efforts. A major outcome of Phase 3 is the development of a set of practical CRM objectives and adaptation measures tailored to regional needs. The proposed measures include nature-based solutions, heatwave preparedness systems, drainage and retention infrastructure improvements, drought management practices, wildfire prevention measures, and climate-proof planning standards. Particular attention is given to protecting vulnerable population groups, including children, seniors, hospital patients, and socially disadvantaged communities. The project further identifies supportive elements required for successful climate risk management, including improved data availability, monitoring systems, stakeholder engagement, institutional coordination, financing mechanisms, and governance arrangements. Recommendations are provided for integrating climate-risk information into spatial planning, sectoral strategies, infrastructure investments, public health policies, and municipal decision-making processes. An important contribution of this phase is the establishment of a shared evidence base that enables cooperation between municipalities, regional institutions, utilities, emergency services, research organizations, and civil society. The project has strengthened local capacity to understand climate risks, prioritize adaptation actions, and communicate climate-related challenges to decision-makers and the public through policy notes, geo-stories, visual materials, workshops, and stakeholder consultations. The results demonstrate that the Košice region possesses a strong strategic foundation for climate adaptation but requires improved coordination, enhanced local monitoring, and greater integration of climate risks into everyday planning and investment decisions. The climate risk management framework developed through the SCOPE project provides practical guidance for addressing these challenges and supports the long-term resilience of the region. In conclusion, Phase 3 successfully bridges the gap between climate-risk assessment and climate-risk management. The deliverable transforms scientific risk information into actionable recommendations that can support policy development, investment planning, and cross-sectoral cooperation. The outcomes provide municipalities and regional authorities with a robust basis for implementing effective adaptation measures, protecting vulnerable populations, and strengthening resilience to future climate impacts across the Košice Urban Development Region.