Heatwaves: A Practical Guide for Local and Regional Authorities

Europe is warming faster than the global average, and heatwaves are becoming longer, more frequent, and more intense. This puts vulnerable groups, infrastructure, and ecosystems at risk.

REGILIENCE has published a practical quick guide for local and regional authorities, offering tools and strategies to build heat resilience. It highlights risk assessment methods, funding sources, early warning systems, and over 20 adaptation options—from cooling buildings to green urban corridors.

Case studies from cities like Milan, Stuttgart and Lisbon illustrate what effective local action looks like. The guide also features public engagement tools like climate storytelling and self-assessment to avoid maladaptation.

This guide is a practical ressource to support urgent and local responses to extreme heat.