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Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Risks in Madrid and Valencia

Cale Johnstone
September 9, 2025

Since 2023, Spanish Red Cross has led the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) in Madrid and Valencia, working with communities most affected by extreme heat and floods. As extreme weather grows more frequent and severe, the program supports people and cities to prepare, adapt, and thrive. This infographic highlights key achievements to date, spanning both local action and systemic change.

The UCRP is powered by the Z Zurich Foundation, building upon 10 years of experience of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance. UCRP brings together global actors including IFRC, ICLEI, C40 Cities, R-Cities and Plan International to develop climate resilience initiatives in urban contexts in nine countries around the world.

Download the infographic here: UCRP impact infographic_Spain_v3

Topics

Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management , Climate Change Adaptation , Flood , Heat Wave , Public Awareness and Public Education , Resilience and Disaster Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Urban Resilience

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Spain

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