Lessons learned / Practical Example

Empowering teenagers with the knowledge and skills to assist in emergencies 

Multi-hazard and impact-based early warning system promoting a participatory approach

Wildfire awareness and self-protection, engaging students and citizens.

The Climate Shelters Network offers free, accessible spaces maintained at comfortable temperatures (26°C in summer, 21°C in winter) throughout Barcelona. These include libraries, civic centers, museums, schools, parks, and sports facilities that maintain their regular functions while serving as climate refuges. The network also includes "micro-shelters" - smaller establishments like pharmacies and shops offering temporary relief.

Turning scientific research into practical preparedness and planning tools

Public communication initiative promoting civil protection practices.

Disaster preparedness educational programmes for children and youth.

Safe Village and Safe People (Aldeia Segura Pessoas Seguras) are two complementary programmes created by Council of Ministers Resolution 157-A/2017 in Portugal to protect people in the urban/forest interface. The programmes respond to the risk of wildfires in areas where communities and forests intersect (urban/forest interface), aiming to reduce wildfire impacts on people, property, and infrastructure.

National Youth Table on civil protection issues.

Youth Clubs for raising awareness on civil protection and emergency preparedness.