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Climate: Polytechnic University of Coimbra Leads European Project to Make Cities More Resilient

Notícias de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 13:07

The Polytechnic University of Coimbra (UPCoimbra) will coordinate a European project focused on developing innovative solutions to make cities more resilient. The project aims to address the climate challenges affecting European urban centers.

The Portuguese higher education institution thus takes on a leadership role in coordinating this European initiative, which involves international partnerships to address climate change issues in the urban context.

The project is part of a broader European Union strategy to promote cities' adaptation to the effects of climate change, seeking to create more prepared and sustainable urban environments.

Why this matters

The coordination of a European project by UPCoimbra positions Portugal at the center of urban resilience research, which can attract scientific investment and international partnerships to the country. Regional readers benefit directly by being able to enjoy safer and more climate-adapted urban solutions.

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