Urban Climate Resilience Program in Spain
In Spain, the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) was delivered by the Spanish Red Cross in partnership with Zurich Spain and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). From 2023 to 2026, the program helped strengthen resilience to flooding and extreme heat in vulnerable communities across Madrid and Valencia by supporting community action, building organisational capacity, raising awareness, and fostering collaboration across sectors.
See below a selection of resources to learn more about the program activities and impact.
The Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) is a global initiative operating in cities across Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, bringing together the Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich Insurance teams, C40 Cities, ICLEI, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Plan International and Resilient Cities Network. The program aims to build sustainable, resilient communities that can withstand, recover from, and thrive in the face of climate-related disasters. UCRP combines locally led resilience-building with strategic partnerships, evidence-based advocacy, and systems change to address identified resilience gaps.