The workshop will present a methodology for analysing the vulnerability of urban water cycle infrastructure to climate change, as well as regionalised climate projections and the risk of flooding and sea-level rise along coastlines.<\/p>\n
This session will involve a practical case study applying the vulnerability analysis methodology to a typical urban water cycle infrastructure. Participants will work in groups, with technical support from the trainer, to identify the climate-related risks to the infrastructure using maps and climate projection data, and to propose adaptation measures.<\/p>\n
Session objectives<\/p>\n
1. To present the methodology for analysing the vulnerability of urban water cycle infrastructure to climate change, as well as how it has been applied in the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n
2. To understand the potential for applying the methodology in the Autonomous Region of Madeira through a case study.<\/p>\n
3. To present and analyse regionalised climate projections and their use in applying the vulnerability analysis methodology.<\/p>\n
4. To apply practical tools for assessing climate risks.<\/p>\n
5. To facilitate the exchange of experiences and evaluate adaptation measures.<\/p>\n
Target audience: local technical staff, water managers, infrastructure managers, public institutions.<\/p>\n
Methodology<\/p>\n
\u2022 Short presentations to contextualise concepts and climate data.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Practical workshops in small groups using maps and climate projections.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Guided discussion and comments from the facilitators.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Integration of the results into risk matrices and adaptation plans.<\/p>\n
Programme:<\/p>\n
9:00 Welcome \u2013 Opening of the workshop. Brief icebreaker activity for participants.<\/p>\n
09:10 Introduction and objectives \u2013 Overview of the ADAPTaRES WATER 2 CAP project. Workshop objectives and programme for the day.<\/p>\n
9:30 Vulnerability analysis methodology: presentation of the Guide to the Vulnerability Analysis of Urban Water Cycle Infrastructure in the Face of Climate Change.<\/p>\n
10:15 Introduction to regionalised climate projections (online): explanation of the types of climate projections (temperature, precipitation), spatial scales and RCP\/SSP scenarios. Use of available data and climate visualisation tools.<\/p>\n
10.40 Flood and coastal overtopping risk (online) \u2014 Analysis of flood and coastal overtopping risk on the southern coast of Madeira associated with rising mean sea level.<\/p>\n
11:00 Coffee break<\/p>\n
11:30 Practical exercise: analysis of climate projections \u2013 Group work in which participants use maps and climate projection data to identify local climate risks in a typical water cycle infrastructure.<\/p>\n
13:00 Lunch<\/p>\n
14:30 Risk assessment and prioritisation: application of risk matrices taking into account projected climate impacts and local vulnerabilities. Discussion on adaptation measures.<\/p>\n
15:15 Indicators: analysis of indicators of exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity.<\/p>\n
16:00 Results and closing session: presentation by the groups of the case study results. Summary of key takeaways and a quick evaluation of the workshop.<\/p>\n