Elderly

Community committees for stregthening disaster management

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.

Living Labs for crisis management

Turning scientific research into practical preparedness and planning tools

A coordinated mental health support system after Emilia Romagna's flood

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.

A series of VR videos that help people experience disasters and learn how to prepare for disasters.

The app delivers disaster preparedness information tailored to the user's profile.

Structured approach to mobilise and coordinate local volunteers and citizens