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The ClimAIr project is developing a user-friendly, web-based platform to better understand and address the health impacts of air pollution and climate change. A new ClimAIr report outlines the initial requirements and design approach for this tool, establishing the basis for an Integrated Decision Support System (IDSS) that will enable evidence-based insights on respiratory disease risks and support knowledgeable decision-making across sectors.
Key to this effort is the ClimAIr Tool, an advanced web-based platform featuring an Integrated Decision Support System (IDSS) to assess the impact of air pollutants and climate change on non-communicable respiratory diseases in Europe. By the end of the project, the tool is expected to support doctors, urban planners, policymakers, and citizen scientists by providing reliable insights, including predictions of disease incidence, training resources on pollution and health impacts, and practical guidelines and recommendations for decision-making.
The report outlines the initial requirements as well as the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for the platform.
The platform will be developed using an agile management approach, allowing its scope and functionalities to evolve continuously based on user requirements and progress in other project work packages. Key user groups include medical practitioners, modellers, and policymakers. Interviews were conducted with project partners representing the tool's target user groups to identify their needs, tasks, expected benefits, and challenges.
The minimum viable product (MVP) will include key features such as user authentication and profile management, models used to assess the incidence of respiratory diseases across several climate change scenarios, databases on pollution, allergen distribution, and climate models, and a decision-support system that integrates models and data for predictions and analysis. It will also provide data input and output tools, including geospatial visualization, as well as user documentation and support materials such as tutorials and training resources.
The platform is intended to be accessible, intuitive, and valuable for decision-makers and the general public, helping to raise awareness of the health impacts of climate change and air pollution. This represents the starting point of the tool's development, which will be continuously refined throughout the project to meet user requirements and project goals.
The ClimAIr Tool constitutes an important step toward bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and functional decision-making in the context of climate change issues and air quality. By applying advanced modeling, accessible data, and user-centered design, the platform aims to supply actionable insights to a wide range of stakeholders. As the project evolves, continuous user involvement and regular improvements will ensure the tool remains relevant and aligned with real-life needs.