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Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Aligned Municipal Strategies

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, prompting many municipalities to adopt Municipal Strategic Plans for the Adaptation to Climate Change (MSPACC). The success of these plans depends on coordinated efforts, particularly from Municipal Civil Protection Services (MCPS), which play a key role in climate adaptation. To assess their involvement, a survey of MCPS coordinators was conducted, yielding 279 responses (90.6% of all Portuguese MCPS). Statistical analysis revealed that 53.4% were familiar with adaptation strategies, with 59.1% identifying MSPACC development and implementation as a key approach. Additionally, 63.4% acknowledged that climate risks were anticipated in their Municipal Civil Protection Emergency Plans (MCPEP). However, findings highlighted a critical misalignment between MSPACC and MCPEP, potentially weakening both adaptation and mitigation efforts. Bridging this gap through integrated planning and collaboration is essential to strengthening municipal resilience and safeguarding communities.

DOI: 10.3390/proceedings2025113019

Authors: Madalena Cabeleira, Ana Paula Oliveira

Institutions: Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências, Centro de Investigação Desenvolvimento e Inovação em Turismo

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4408671591

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