Malta’s Leading Climate Foresight Organisation

AHEAD is Malta’s flagship hub for climate foresight and adaptive innovation. We help European regions and cities anticipate climate risks using real-time simulation, AI-powered resilience tools, and non-formal education.

As a recognised public benefit organisation, we pioneer ethical, data-driven solutions for climate resilience.

600,000+
3D Buildings Deployed
Serving 7+
EU Directorates & Agencies
Supporting 305+
EU Local Authorities
First to deploy a
Nationwide 3D Digital Twin
We Address
7 SDGs Concurrently

Our Strategic Objectives

Transforming Data into Action: Our Climate Mission

  • Build climate-resilient societies by modelling risk scenarios and embedding adaptation policies that protect lives, infrastructure, and ecosystems.

  • Advance ethical climate innovation using AI, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics.

  • Empower lifelong learning through participatory foresight and emotional resilience training.

  • Influence national and EU policy through risk modelling, engagement, and strategic impact.

Climate Command™: Climate-Ready Governance

Endorsed by the Council of Europe, Climate Command™ is a trusted framework for multi-level climate governance. It helps institutions anticipate climate risks, break down silos, and accelerate action.

  • Powered by PHASE® models and Earth Observation (EO) data

  • Aligns local, regional, and national governance tiers

  • Recognised across Horizon Europe initiatives

Climate Command™ is the intellectual property of its creator, Fabian Borg, and is deployed exclusively by AHEAD for institutional climate governance.

EU27
Digital Twin of Valletta

PHASE 2®: Digital Twin Engine for Climate Resilience

PHASE 2® (Predictive Hyper-Adaptive Simulation Engine) is a proprietary climate foresight platform created and owned by Fabian Borg, and operated exclusively by AHEAD. It is designed to simulate extreme weather events, urban heat islands, sea-level rise, and cascading risks.

By integrating satellite data, AI, and advanced modelling, PHASE 2® empowers Europe’s regions and cities with the tools to anticipate threats and plan for a safer, more resilient future.

From flood forecasting to heat stress mapping, PHASE 2® supports Horizon Europe missions, national governments, and researchers, delivering actionable insights that shape climate-ready policies and guide strategic investments.

Non-Formal Education & Reflective Resilience

Empowering People with Climate Knowledge That Heals and Transforms

AHEAD’s educational mission goes beyond classrooms. We deliver non-formal training, resilience bootcamps, and reflective supervision programmes tailored for youth, local councils, and frontline staff. Our approach blends emotional wellbeing, systems thinking, and digital literacy for climate adaptation.

Key programmes:

  • Reflective Resilience Toolkit

  • Youth-led Adaptation Labs

  • Digital Twin Literacy Workshops

Our workshops are equipping local councils, youth leaders, and civil society across Europe to anticipate and adapt to climate risks.