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17/10/2025
The project is presented at a workshop on improving disaster risk management and climate change adaptation in Cyprus
The Climate Action and Energy Transition Department of the Barcelona Provincial Council, coordinator of the Life eCOadapt50 project, took part in a workshop on improving disaster risk management and climate change adaptation held in Nicosia (Cyprus) on Wednesday, October 15. Cyprus is currently facing complex situations such as floods, wildfires, and droughts, which are being exacerbated by climate change. Among other topics, project officer Sílvia Cañellas presented the European project.

A moment of the presentation. Photo: Barcelona Provincial Council

The workshop, held from October 13 to 15, brought together 80 experts and technical staff from public administrations across Europe, especially from Mediterranean countries. Participants shared experiences on topics such as climate change adaptation planning, climate-related disaster prevention and management, wildfire risk, water management, catastrophe-related insurance, and climate action financing, among others.

The European Commission presented its new climate policy framework, expected to be approved in 2026, aimed at achieving a climate-resilient Europe. It will be called the EU Integrated Framework for Climate Resilience and will include five key pillars:

  1. A legal framework for adaptation
  2. Financing and insurance
  3. Increased awareness of climate risks
  4. A proactive approach through Resilience by Design
  5. Opportunities for innovation and competitiveness

The Barcelona Provincial Council shared its commitment—and that of its municipalities—to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, as well as the regional climate adaptation plans it has promoted in collaboration with municipalities and county councils. It also highlighted the various forms of support it offers to municipalities for climate adaptation, through its Service Catalogue and other programs such as Adaptaclima2030 and Life eCOadapt50.

This activity was part of a European Commission program that supports governments seeking to improve their policies in a specific area—in this case, the government of Cyprus, which is renewing its national climate change adaptation strategy and plan. The goal is to promote the exchange of experiences among European public administrations as a way of fostering mutual learning, innovation, and improved governance.

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