Case Study: Implementation
Sea Level Rise Impact Uncertainty
CADA developed methods and tooling to communicate how uncertainty in sea-level rise predictions influences likely city-scale flood impacts.
The Ambition
The European Union Horizon 2020 project, EuroSea, needed clearer understanding of uncertainty in sea-level rise modelling and its implications for flood-related investment decisions.
Calculations were simplifiedto allow tens of thousands of scenarios to be run, while still retaining confidence in the results of the impact at a city level.
How We Added Value
- Bridged detailed scientific modelling with broader public and policy communication needs.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary workshops connecting technical and risk stakeholders.
- Used the tool as a focal point for feedback at a European workshop.
Strategic Delivery Phases
Identification
Facilitated a workshop to connect the various stakeholders, bringing together technical specialists with those managing the risks.
Planning
Created and managed the requirements and framework to help span the gap between detailed science and public understanding.
Delivery
Converted complex simulation outputs into interpretable, decision-ready visual forms.
Proof of Concept
Developed a web-based graphical tool (shown on the right) to enable interactive analysis and enhanced communication.
Outcome
- Enabled meaningful comparison across tens of thousands of model scenarios.
- Improved confidence in communicating uncertainty and risk exposure.
- Demonstrated value of modelling and visualisation for early-stage investment planning.
Need clearer risk communication?
Turn complex uncertainty analysis into stakeholder-ready insight and decision support tools.
Discuss decision supportTools and Methods
- Scenario Simulation
- Uncertainty Visualisation
- Interactive Web Tooling