Practical tool for cities turning climate goals into reality
Cities across Europe have set ambitious climate targets, but turning those targets into concrete decisions can be challenging. The CADS Tool helps cities connect their climate ambitions with everyday planning, investments and budgeting.
This free, open-source decision-support tool helps municipalities assess, compare and prioritise climate actions in a transparent and evidence-based way. By bringing together climate and financial information, it supports climate budgeting and helps decision-makers understand which actions can deliver the greatest impact towards climate neutrality. The tool translates complex climate data into clear visualisations and scenarios that can be used by climate experts, city managers and political leaders alike.
Core features of the CADS tool
📊 Climate action impact modelling
Assess the expected impacts of individual climate measures and investments. The tool allows cities to estimate emission reductions and financial implications, making it easier to compare options and prioritise actions.
📈 Emission scenario visualisations
Create and compare different pathways towards climate targets. Explore how combinations of actions may influence future emissions and see whether current plans are sufficient to meet climate neutrality goals.
Whether your city is already implementing climate budgeting or just taking the first steps towards climate-neutral governance, the CADS Tool offers a practical way to connect climate ambitions with informed, transparent and effective decision-making!