The Government of the Canary Islands and the Tenerife Council have made significant progress in their agreement to adapt educational centers to high temperatures, with 98% of actions already completed or underway. The agreement, funded with 2.2 million euros, has enabled the creation of shaded areas, naturalization of patios, and the incorporation of environmental monitoring systems and photovoltaic installations in 51 centers across the island.
During a visit to IES El Médano and CEIP Montaña Pelada in Granadilla de Abona, the Minister of Education, Poli Suárez, and the Council President, Rosa Dávila, accompanied by Mayor José Domingo Regalado, evaluated the status of these interventions. Of the 51 planned actions, 46 are completed and four are in progress, with completion expected before the end of the year. The plan includes extending these improvements to other centers with an additional investment of 3.3 million euros.
Minister Poli Suárez highlighted the importance of inter-administrative collaboration in addressing climate adaptation, which goes beyond shaded areas to include patio naturalization and improving environmental conditions in classrooms. For her part, Rosa Dávila emphasized how these actions, representing an investment of nearly 2.2 million euros, enhance the study and work environment for the entire educational community.
At IES El Médano, representatives were introduced to the Clima Escolar Canarias project, an environmental monitoring system that records parameters such as temperature, humidity, and CO₂ concentration. This project provides useful data for identifying needs and improving the environmental conditions of the centers. The institute also features new shaded areas and a patio naturalization project.
Subsequently, the delegation visited CEIP Montaña Pelada, where new shaded areas have been created and a naturalization project is nearing completion. The center also has photovoltaic installations and plans to expand shaded areas for early childhood education students. Both visits confirmed the effectiveness of the measures against high temperatures.
These actions are part of the Government of the Canary Islands' Plan for Adapting Educational Centers to High Temperatures, which includes measures such as improving facades, thermal envelopes, photovoltaic installations, and environmental monitoring systems, in addition to interventions in indoor and outdoor spaces.
