The PREVENT project addresses the urgent challenge of improving the ability to forecast extreme climate events in the Mediterranean, one of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. The area is experiencing faster warming and more frequent heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, which increasingly threaten health, agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and tourism.
To respond to these challenges, PREVENT brings together experts from across Europe and neighboring Mediterranean countries to improve short- and long-term climate forecasts. The project combines scientific research with practical solutions, ensuring that climate information can be directly used to support adaptation planning and risk management.
PREVENT focuses on making forecasts more reliable and relevant for real-world needs. The team is building a comprehensive climate information system for the Mediterranean to identify areas most at risk and to help communities, governments, and businesses prepare for future extremes.
By working closely with stakeholders in key sectors—such as agriculture, water management, and tourism—the project translates scientific knowledge into actionable strategies. This approach helps reduce risks, strengthen resilience, and support sustainable development in the region.
PREVENT also promotes open science by sharing climate data and tools with the public, researchers, and policymakers. In doing so, it contributes directly to the goals of the EU Climate Adaptation Strategy and supports Europe’s broader efforts to build climate resilience and safeguard livelihoods.
