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Coimbra University leads European project to make cities more resilient

dnoticias.pt15 September 2026 at 03:15

The Polytechnic University of Coimbra (UPCoimbra) will coordinate a European project called "ResSuDSCita - Resilient and Sustainable Drainage Systems for Cities."

The project aims to develop innovative solutions to make cities more resilient to climate change, through more sustainable stormwater management.

This international initiative aims for more sustainable stormwater management and the adaptation of territories to climate change.

This is a Europe-wide project involving international coordination by the Portuguese institution.

Why this matters

Readers in the Coimbra region directly benefit from this project coordinated by their university, which could influence local urban management policies. The development of solutions for sustainable stormwater drainage addresses growing problems of urban flooding caused by extreme weather events, with impact on quality of life and infrastructure in Portuguese cities.

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