Combating climate change Prevent and manage risks more efficiently

The priority axis 4, Combating climate change, is one of the five priority axes of the Interreg Sudoe Programme

Why?

Because the geographical characteristics of the Sudoe space, whose territory faces natural risks already present and other potential risks resulting from the impact of climate change. These risks are associated with the scarcity of water resources and high variability of rainfall, which favours the intensification of drought conditions, desertification, soil erosion, forest fires and flooding.

Objectives

Improving the coordination and effectiveness of prevention, disasters management and rehabilitation tools of damaged areas.

Types of projects

• Development of common emergency plans.
• Implementing early warning systems.
• Development of transnational risk management tools.
• Creation of tools and methodologies for the regeneration of soil damaged by natural disasters.

Beneficiaries

Public bodies, research institutions and business associations or companies specialising in the sectors most affected by the main natural or technological risks.

Percentage of the total budget

12%

17.08 million Euros

	Research and innovation
	Competitiveness of SMEs
	Low-carbon economy
	Combating climate change
	Environment and resource efficiency