The Be Ready (UrBan Heat Islands Resilience, PrepAreDness and mitigation Strategy) project deals with the climate change capabilities of the Danube region, taking ecosystem-based approaches into account. The common challenge is urban heat islands (UHIs). The recent unprecedented heat waves show the urgent need to strengthen the preparedness and adaptability of society. cope with the impacts of climate change and promote resilience at the urban level.
The Municipality of Hévíz City participates as a consortium partner in the project, where a total of 19 partners from 12 countries joined together to jointly develop solutions to mitigate the effects of heat islands in the urban environment. Partner cities, including Hévíz, develop action plans to tackle urban heat islands through data analysis, urban planning solutions, regulations, increased awareness and infrastructure measures. In connection with this, the local workshop will be held on November 6, 2024, where the work of the relevant professional and civil organizations will begin. During the program, they get to know the overall goals of the project, the research that has already been completed as part of it, the methodology of the risk assessment prepared by the partners, and its use. They create some sort of joint pact to reduce urban heat islands.