The course, titled ‘Interdisciplinary approaches and perspectives for the assessment of coastal flood risk in the face of climate change’, will offer 30 hours of study and will be held entirely online between September 7 and October 2, 2026. The training is aimed at professionals, technical staff, students, and anyone interested in climate adaptation.
Interested individuals can register via a link provided by the organization. All content will be available from the first day, allowing participants to organize their learning at their own pace. Minister Mariano H. Zapata emphasized the importance of knowledge and training to address coastal climate risks, noting that LIFE Garachico is a pioneering project generating transferable tools.
The main objective of the training is to provide a comprehensive overview of coastal flood risk and adaptation strategies to increase territorial resilience. Topics will include the conceptual framework of climate adaptation, risk assessment and management tools, climate databases, and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Furthermore, content on social risk perception, participatory methodologies, and climate governance will be incorporated, emphasizing the need for an interdisciplinary approach. A key element will be the development of a practical case study focused on the municipality of Garachico, directly linked to the LIFE Garachico project's scope of action.
The LIFE Garachico project, led by the Canary Islands Government's Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy, aims to develop and implement flexible strategies to enhance the resilience of coastal urban areas in Macaronesia. The project is being carried out in Garachico, Puerto de la Cruz, and Praia da Vitória (Azores).
Among the project's actions is the implementation of an early warning system for coastal floods, which has already been successfully tested in Garachico, allowing for risk anticipation up to 72 hours in advance. The project has a budget of 2.6 million euros, co-financed by 55% by the European Union's LIFE programme, and began in 2021.
