The project seeks to equip the municipality of Quart de Poblet with the capacity to respond to severe climate phenomena such as river floods, torrential rains, and extreme heatwaves. The closing event presented the results of the climate risk assessment and a strategic roadmap to make the municipality more resilient.
The Valencian Government, through the European Union, has funded this project, which involved citizens, technical staff, and institutional representatives. Emergencies Councilor, Cristina Mora, highlighted the importance of European collaboration for developing innovative projects that build more sustainable and future-ready municipalities.
European Projects Councilor, Encarna Folgado, thanked citizen participation and stressed the need for knowledge and anticipation regarding the heatwaves and torrential rains affecting the region. The experience of the Limne Foundation was also shared, emphasizing the value of protecting the river environment and local biodiversity.
The QCATI project, funded by Horizon Europe, was structured into three phases between May 2025 and July 2026. The first involved assessing flood and heatwave risks using European methodology. The second refined the analysis of risks and vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and children under 5. The third phase defined the future Local Climate Risk Management Strategy and a catalog of adaptation measures.
A survey of 168 residents revealed that 88% of respondents are more concerned about climate change than five years ago, and 70% believe the municipality should strengthen its preparedness for these events. The final outcome is a catalog of concrete measures, combining Nature-Based Solutions with traditional infrastructure and management, including green infrastructure, shade, drainage, and social and energy resilience.
The project also included an educational component with five digital information capsules and a social media campaign to raise climate awareness among citizens. All information is available at www.quartclimaax.eu.
