What we do

In each of the selected areas, a structured methodology adapted to the local context will be applied, based on the following pillars:

– Comprehensive diagnosis: comprehensive analysis of each area through the development of a thermal vulnerability map, integrating physical indicators (such as urban density, vegetation cover, building materials, etc.) together with socio-economic factors (income levels, age, health, etc.).

– Citizen participation and multilevel governance: establishment of new governance structures with a multilevel and multisectoral approach, fostering improved collaboration and response to extreme heat events between administrations, civil society and technical experts.

– Development of local heat action plans. will promote interdisciplinary approaches that include meteorology, health care, urban planning and community engagement to build resilience and minimize the effects of extreme heat on populations. Validated by governance structures and based on comprehensive diagnostics.

– Implementation of evidence-based interventions: pilot actions grouped around three strategic axes will be tested in each of the areas.

1. Creation and reinforcement of climate shelters, as safe spaces against heat waves (i.e. refurbishment and adaptation of public buildings).
2. Implementation of immediate response solutions, aimed at mitigating the effects of high temperatures in critical situations (e.g. flexible and temporary shading systems, fountains, sprinkling mechanisms, solidarity networks to increase the frequency of monitoring of vulnerable people…).
3. Development of awareness and education campaigns, aimed at increasing public awareness of thermal risks and ways to protect oneself from them.