National map of fortified areas for use in climate adaptation

Abstract

Denmark is looking into a future with more frequent cloudbursts and more floods. Detailed data and knowledge about the surface's coating and thus seepage capacity can contribute to an intelligent management of rainwater. The Danish Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure (SDFI) has developed a prototype of a national map of fortified areas. A national map of fortified areas gives e.g. municipalities a requested data basis for climate adaptation and green transition.

Since 2020, we have been working on developing a national map of fortified areas. The work has been continuously described and can be followed at SDFI LABS. This article focuses on the latest development initiatives and on the upcoming activities of the project. By employing AI we want to strengthen the possibility of generating new and freely available data by intelligent use of existing and freely available geodata.