VITO (Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek N.V.) is a leading European research and technology organization in the field of sustainability and applied research. Based in Belgium, VITO focuses on cleantech, sustainable development, climate resilience, urban planning, and technological innovation to support both public and private sectors in achieving a sustainable future.
Role in the Project
VITO plays a key role as a research performer and technology developer in the project. It contributes expertise in urban climate modeling (high-resolution simulations of urban heat and air quality), climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, advanced computational methods and digital twins for urban planning, and stakeholder engagement and policy recommendations.
Key people
Nele Veldeman - Project manager
Dirk Lauwaet - Senior researcher - heat stress
Jorge Sousa - Senior researcher - air quality
