On November 18th and 19th, 2024, the Kick-Off meeting of the Focal project took place in Darmstadt, which will include FMI. The FOCAL project is part of the HORIZON-RIA project family, will be implemented over the next 36 months, and involves 15 partners from the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Belgium, Spain, and Greece. The main objective of the FOCAL project is to develop a platform that combines intelligent workflow management with high-performance computing infrastructure, including data management and connectivity with artificial intelligence. This environment will enable fast and efficient training and validation of AI designs and will allow the design of procedures that will enhance the understanding of climate change impacts at the local scale. The project focuses on two pilot projects: urban planning and forestry. The forestry pilot will be implemented in the Czech Republic with the participation of FMI.