Developed within the SDGs-EYES Horizon Europe project, this tool contributes directly
to SDG
13 - Climate Action,
enhancing local capacity to monitor and respond to heat-related health risks in a
changing
climate.
The tool is designed to help decision-makers and practitioners understand and address the
health impacts of climate change among people aged 65 and over in the city of Turin.
It integrates data on climate hazards, population exposure, and social, clinical, and
environmental vulnerability to provide a comprehensive picture of where and why older
adults are most at risk during heat
events — at the
micro-area level (census tract, the smallest spatial unit in the city of Turin).
Through an interactive map, users can explore how different vulnerability factors — such as
age, chronic diseases,
social isolation, housing and environmental quality, and access to health and social
services — influence
heat-related health risks across urban neighborhoods.
By hovering over a census tract, dynamic charts display:
- The macro-factors contributing to risk in that area (pie chart)
- the main determinants of vulnerability and their relative contribution to overall risk
(bar chart)
Helping users identify both the drivers of fragility and the policy sectors involved (health,
environment, social care,
and urban planning).
The tool supports evidence-based decision-making by providing actionable insights for:
- Prioritising adaptation and mitigation measures in high-risk areas
- Informing public health preparedness and urban resilience strategies
- Strengthening intersectoral collaboration across local institutions
