2nd WORKSHOP OF THE LIFE HEATLAND PROJECT - Conference where projects on Climate Change mitigation in the Region of Murcia will be presented.
2nd WORKSHOP OF THE LIFE HEATLAND PROJECT
The Region of Murcia is suffering greatly due to the impact of climate change. With drought problems and heatwaves, the population will increasingly suffer from the disasters that this entails. Groups of experts have focused on developing projects to help mitigate these effects. In this workshop, we want to showcase several of these proposals.
July 7th
10:00 Welcome
José Hernández. President of the Regional Federation of Construction Entrepreneurs (FRECOM)
10:15 Combating the Urban Heat Island Effect. Reflective pavement to reduce temperature and noise in cities. LIFE HEATLAND Project.
Cristina Ávila. R&D Manager at CHM.
10:45 Local plans for climate change adaptation. Comprehensive approach to combating climate change in various municipalities. LIFE ADAPTATE Project.
Rafael Ataz. Head of the European Initiatives and Energy Department at the Institute of Development of the Region of Murcia (INFO).
Ginés Desiderio. Councilor for Tourism, Environmental Education, Commerce, Industry, and Marketplaces at the Municipality of Águilas.
11:15 Climate change adaptation and mitigation actions. LIFE SALINAS Project.
Gustavo A. Ballesteros. Coordinator of the LIFE-Salinas Project.
11:45 Conclusion
