Workshops: Preparing Our Cities for Climate Challenges and Improving Quality of Life. The Role of the European Union as a Promoter of Change
Coinciding with #EarthDay, the LIFE HEATLAND project is organizing this virtual workshop to focus on the three most significant climate challenges facing cities: rising temperatures, flooding, and air pollution. These issues will be addressed from the perspective of three projects co-financed by the European Union, which aims to promote a sustainable and healthy future.
April 22nd
10:00 Welcome.
José Hernández, President of the Regional Federation of Construction Entrepreneurs (FRECOM)
Juan González Mellizo, Political Analyst at the Representation of the European Commission in Spain
10:30 The importance of the ground we walk on. What is the Urban Heat Island effect and how is it combated? LIFE HEATLAND Project.
Francisco Moral, Head of the Energy and Insulation Area at CTCON.
11:00 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, an ecological solution to heavy rainfall. LIFE DrainRain Project.
Saínza Arufe, Researcher in ECO BIO Technologies at the Technological Center CETIM.
11:30 Renaturalization of urban spaces: nature-based solutions in Valladolid. URBAN GreenUP Project.
Alicia Villazán, Agency for Innovation and Economic Development of the Valladolid City Council.
12:00 Discussion
12:15 Closing
Moderator: Teresa Allepuz, Manager of Europe Direct in the Murcia Region.
Registration for the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ECRXezDCRvuBEYwCjhMABg
