Tomorrow, 15 July, at Villa Altieri and online, there will be a meeting dedicated to the adaptation strategies of Municipalities through satellite observation and technological innovation.
Heatwaves are one of the main consequences of climate change, and they are increasingly challenging cities, impacting citizens“ health, quality of life, and land management. To support municipalities in facing this challenge, ANCI Lazio, in collaboration with the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital and GMATICS, is promoting the meeting ”Extreme heat in cities: satellite observation to favour climate adaptation strategies for municipalities".
The meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, in a hybrid format at Villa Altieri in Rome and online, bringing together local administrators, institutions, businesses, and experts to share tools and best practices useful for strengthening urban resilience.
At the heart of the discussion will be the opportunities offered by the most advanced Earth Observation technologies and the use of satellite data to monitor and combat the phenomenon of urban heat islands, providing local administrations with increasingly precise information to plan effective climate adaptation interventions.
To open proceedings will be the Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Pierluigi Sanna, which will illustrate the territorial strategies put in place to tackle the effects of climate change in the metropolitan area. This will be followed by a presentation from Andrea Vignoli, Project Manager of the European Projects Department at ANCI Lazio, which will present the tools developed as part of the European URWAN project, including the Enabler Pack and the Catalogue of Nature-based Solutions, designed to concretely support Municipalities in planning sustainable interventions.
They will also bring their contribution the Mayor of Colleferro, Giulio Calamita, with the experience gained in managing critical situations related to heatwaves, and Marcello Maranesi, CEO of GMATICS, which will illustrate the potential of satellite technologies in monitoring thermal stress and urban heat islands.
The initiative confirms ANCI Lazio's commitment to providing local authorities with expertise, innovative tools, and opportunities offered by European projects, fostering governance that is increasingly oriented towards environmental sustainability, innovation, and public health protection.
In a context where extreme weather events are increasingly frequent, collaboration between institutions, research, and businesses represents a strategic lever for building more resilient cities prepared to face future challenges.