A Practical Tool for Climate-Resilient Proofing of Small-Scale Projects

How can we protect small businesses and projects from the adverse effects of climate change? How can smart design and operational changes transform potential climate challenges into opportunities for a resilient future? Is it possible to translate climate considerations into practical tools and frameworks tailored for small projects—especially when these projects often have limited resources for comprehensive risk assessments and adaptation planning?

This challenge inspired the Jaspers team at the EIB to launch the Climate Resilient Proofing of Small-Scale Projects initiative. The project successfully delivered a suite of three Excel-based tools designed to assess and enhance climate resilience. While these tools do not replace comprehensive quantitative risk analysis, they provide a qualitative framework—grounded in empirical indicators and open-source climate data—to guide informed decision-making.

All suites are available for download at the JASPERS knowledge portal: link here

What do these tools offer?

Simplified qualitative assessment: A straightforward four-step process that helps even non-experts identify and mitigate climate risks.
Life-cycle approach: Seamlessly integrate adaptation measures during planning, design, and operations for lasting resilience.
User-friendly interface: Built-in functions make risk assessment and adaptation planning accessible and effective.

The tool suite includes:

A tool for building projects that can be used for the proofing of: