The escalating effects of climate change pose significant threats to cities, manifesting through heavy rainfall, flooding, rising extreme temperatures, and urban heat island phenomena. These processes have a direct impact on the urban environment, quality of life, and health in the Mediterranean. The RE-ACT Schools project addresses these challenges by focusing on climate change adaptation and risk prevention in school outdoor spaces.
To achieve this goal, the project brings together a diverse, complementary partnership comprising two research institutions, five public bodies, and a territorial development agency from six Mediterranean countries (Italy, Spain, France, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Cyprus). In line with the goals of the Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus, the partners will collaborate through Pilot Actions to transform six schoolyards into green, climate-resilient, and innovative spaces designed to promote healthy and active lifestyles among students and the wider community.
The knowledge developed during the project will be compiled into an innovative RE-ACT Schools Design Toolkit, along with policy recommendations and local Action Plans, to support public administrations in the Mediterranean area in managing the regenerative transformation of schoolyards and public spaces.
The project is funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme.
