The AURORA project addresses the growing health risks caused by climate change across the EU Boreal region and wider Europe. Floods, wildfires, heatwaves, and sea-level rise are affecting vulnerable communities more often and more severely, highlighting the urgent need for stronger adaptation and resilience.

To respond to these challenges, AURORA is developing a Decision Support System that helps monitor environmental stressors, analyse the links between climate and health, forecast future scenarios, and identify regional vulnerabilities. Powered by AI, the system provides early warnings, recommends adaptation measures, and promotes nature-based solutions to support healthier and more climate-resilient cities.

Stakeholder engagement is a core part of the project and is carried out through Living Mission Labs in five demo cities : Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and Pori, as well as three replicant cities : Klaipeda, Joniskis, and Jurmala. The knowledge and experience gained through these activities will help policymakers strengthen climate strategies and urban resilience planning.