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Study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees. Analysis of European initiatives. May 2013

Analysis of European initiatives. May 2013.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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ES, FR

Pyrenean Climate Change Observatory. The climate is changing, the Pyrenees are adapting

Final summary of the study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees carried out between August 2011 and April 2013.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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Study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees. Profile of the Pyrenees

Report on climate change in the Pyrenees from the POCTEFA OPCC project.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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Guidelines for local climate planning in the Pyrenees

The main objective of this guide is to help municipalities in the Pyrenees integrate climate change into their policies. To this end, it first reviews supra-municipal policies and instruments and then proposes a series of guidelines to facilitate their integration at the local level.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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ES, FR

Final_Report_CLIMATE_Action_OPCC_2013

This final report on the CLIMA action of the OPCC project aims to present the methodology developed throughout the project and the main results obtained.

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Climate

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Reports and tools for climate action

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CAT, EN, ES, EU, FR

Pyrenean Climate Change Strategy - EPiCC

A strategy for cooperation on climate action

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Climate, Adapted mountain economy, Natural and resilient spaces, Governance, Population and territory

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Reports and tools for climate action

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CAT, EN, ES, EU, FR

Guidelines for integrating climate change adaptation into forest management in the Pyrenees

Forests are multifunctional and fulfil economic roles by generating employment, resources and tourist appeal. They also play a key role in biodiversity, carbon sequestration, water regulation and the prevention of natural hazards in mountainous areas.

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Adapted mountain economy

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Reports and tools for climate action

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ES, EU, FR

Technical training for private companies and public authorities on the application of NBS (Nature-Based Solutions) to reduce the risk of natural disasters in mountain areas.

Technical training for private companies and public authorities on the application of NBS (Nature-Based Solutions) to reduce the risk of natural disasters in mountain areas. Developed within the framework of the H2020 PHUSICOS project.

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Population and territory

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Natural hazards

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EN, ES, FR

POCTEFA INBIOPYR sentinel species poster

The Pyrenees, a bridge between Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe, between the south and the north, are home to a wide variety of animal species. All are affected by climate change to a greater or lesser extent, although some stand out for their particular vulnerability; these are what we call sentinel species.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Fauna

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LESSONS LEARNED MANUAL BASED ON A PARTICIPATORY PROCESS OF SYSTEMATISATION OF THE EXPERIENCES DEVELOPED BY THE LIFE MIDMACC 2022-2024 PROJECT.

The document summarizes the lessons learned from the LIFE MIDMACC project through a participatory process. It highlights best practices and recommendations to replicate climate change adaptation in mountain areas.

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Adapted mountain economy

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Agropastoralism

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Report on the Cross-Border Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change in Mountain Areas: ‘PIRINEOS EN TRANSICIÓN’

The document summarises the Cross-Border Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change in Mountain Areas (2025), highlighting impacts such as the disappearance of glaciers and changes to ecosystems. It also emphasises citizen participation, economic diversification and cross-border cooperation as key factors for adaptation.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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ES, FR

Report on the state of the soil in the Pyrenees

This report, written by David Badía Villas and Clara Martí Dalmau (University of Zaragoza) as part of the POCTEFA SOLPYR project, analyses the state of the soil in the Pyrenees to serve as a basis for the future cross-border action plan. It sets out the progress made, the gaps that remain and the measures to be taken to improve soil management and resilience to climate change.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Soils

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Sentinel fauna and climate indicators: tools for analysing climate change in the Pyrenees

The report summarises the conclusions of the INBIOPYR project’s seminar entitled ‘Sentinel fauna and climate indicators’, which focused on the effects of climate change on biodiversity in the Pyrenees. It highlights the value of sentinel species in assessing climate impacts and confirms the high vulnerability of mountain fauna to global warming. As its main conclusion, it proposes strengthening cross-border monitoring and scientific coordination to improve the adaptation and conservation of Pyrenean ecosystems.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Fauna

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ES, FR

POCTEFA INBIOPYR Sentinel Species Guide

INBIOPYR is a cross-border project aimed at developing biological indicators of the effects of climate change on wildlife in the Pyrenees. It focuses on the use of observations provided by volunteers on various citizen science platforms, which are brought together under FAUNAPYR – a joint database of wildlife sightings across the entire mountain range that allows these to be viewed via a single portal.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Fauna

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CAT, ES, EU, FR

Catalogue of Pilot Projects, Demonstration Projects and Flagship Projects - LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA

This catalogue forms part of the initial phases of the project’s development (June 2025) and aims to highlight the efforts made at a local level, whilst offering other local areas the opportunity to monitor and analyse these initiatives.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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ES, FR

POSITION PAPER ON NATURAL AND CLIMATIC RISKS IN THE PYRENEES

Transboundary action and cooperation document of the LIFE SIP Pyrenees4Clima Project. Monographic

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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CAT, EN, ES, FR

Lessons learned manual based on a participatory process of systematisation of the experiences developed by the LIFE MIDMACC 2022-2024 project

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Adapted mountain economy

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Agropastoralism

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Climate change adaptation in the management of water resources in the Pyrenees. Scientific reports of the PIRAGUA project, vol. 2

The document analyses the impacts of climate change on water resources in the Pyrenees, including changes in river flows, snow cover and water availability. It presents methodologies and scientific results to assess vulnerability and associated risks. It also proposes adaptation measures to improve sustainable water management in the context of climate change.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Water resources

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ES, FR

Characterisation of the current water resources of the Pyrenees and future scenarios. Scientific reports of the PIRAGUA project, vol. 1

This work presents the results of the PIRAGUA project (2018–2021), which focused on assessing the hydrological cycle and water resources of the Pyrenees in the context of climate change. It integrates and analyses hydrological data and develops indicators and simulation models to study trends and the water balance. It also projects future scenarios to assess the impact of climate change on water resources throughout the 21st century.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Language:

ES, FR

Climate change adaptation measures in Mediterranean mid-mountain areas: a practical guide (LIFE MIDMACC project)

The LIFE MIDMACC guide presents practical adaptation measures for Mediterranean mid-mountain areas, focusing on agroforestry management, fire prevention and the restoration of mosaic landscapes. It highlights solutions such as extensive livestock farming and forest management to improve resilience.

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Adapted mountain economy

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Agropastoralism

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Summer School Programme – PHUSICOS

Programme for the summer course organised as part of the PHUSICOS project.

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Population and territory

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Others

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Spring School Flyer

Programme for the summer course organised as part of the Phusicos project.

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Population and territory

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Others

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EPiCC 2030 Operational Plan

1st Operational Plan for the implementation of the Pyrenean Climate Change Strategy (EPiCC)

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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ES, FR

POCTEFA OPCC ADAPYR PROJECT

The results report of the POCTEFA OPCC ADAPYR project summarizes the main advances in climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees, driven by the Pyrenean Climate Change Observatory.

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Governance

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Others, Reports and tools for climate action

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CAT, EN, ES, EU, FR

ADAPYR Educational Pack – Naturclima

The environmental education organisations that have taken part in the process of adapting and expanding this teaching pack have clearly identified the need to address the issue of adaptation to climate change whilst also covering the concept of mitigation; this is why the number of activities has been increased.

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Population and territory

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Others

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OPCC ADAPYR Conference – presentations (19th, Climate Bulletin)

Compendium of the different presentations delivered during the final event of the OPCC ADAPYR project.

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Others

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Guidelines for flora and fauna management plans in the context of climate change

The Pyrenees are home to a rich biodiversity, including numerous endemic species that are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Furthermore, they provide important goods and services, making it necessary to adapt forest, pastoral and tourism management to a changing climate context.

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Natural and resilient spaces

Sectors:

Flora

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ES, FR

Flyer Spring School

Programme for the summer course organised as part of the LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA project

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Population and territory

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Others

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Final Report 2019. Presentation of the results of the OPCC2 project and associated projects: CLIMPY, REPLIM, CANOPEE, PIRAGUA, FLORAPYR

Final report of the OPCC2 project: presentation of results.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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CAT, EN, ES, EU, FR

A technical guide to regenerating degraded mountain soils and plant communities

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Natural and resilient spaces

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Forests

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ES, FR

Executive summary report OPCC2. Climate change in the Pyrenees: impacts, vulnerability and adaptation

Executive summary report OPCC2- 2018

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

Language:

CAT, EN, ES, EU, FR

Climate change in the Pyrenees: impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptation. Knowledge bases for the future climate change adaptation strategy in the Pyrenees.

OPCC-CTP (2018). Climate change in the Pyrenees: impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptation. Knowledge bases for the future climate change adaptation strategy in the Pyrenees. ISBN: 978-84-09-06268-3

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

Language:

CAT, EN, ES, FR

Study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees. Analysis of adaptation initiatives in the Pyrenees. May 2013

Report on climate change in the Pyrenees from the POCTEFA OPCC project. Adaptation initiatives.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

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Study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees. Summary of the final report. May 2013

Final report presenting the results of the POCTEFA OPCC project.

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Governance

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Reports and tools for climate action

Language:

ES, FR

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Study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees. Analysis of European initiatives. May 2013

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Pyrenean Climate Change Observatory. The climate is changing, the Pyrenees are adapting

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Study on climate change adaptation in the Pyrenees. Profile of the Pyrenees

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Guidelines for local climate planning in the Pyrenees

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Final_Report_CLIMATE_Action_OPCC_2013

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Pyrenean Climate Change Strategy - EPiCC

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Guidelines for integrating climate change adaptation into forest management in the Pyrenees

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Technical training for private companies and public authorities on the application of NBS (Nature-Based Solutions) to reduce the risk of natural disasters in mountain areas.

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POCTEFA INBIOPYR sentinel species poster

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LESSONS LEARNED MANUAL BASED ON A PARTICIPATORY PROCESS OF SYSTEMATISATION OF THE EXPERIENCES DEVELOPED BY THE LIFE MIDMACC 2022-2024 PROJECT.

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Report on the Cross-Border Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change in Mountain Areas: ‘PIRINEOS EN TRANSICIÓN’

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Report on the state of the soil in the Pyrenees

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Sentinel fauna and climate indicators: tools for analysing climate change in the Pyrenees

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POCTEFA INBIOPYR Sentinel Species Guide

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Catalogue of Pilot Projects, Demonstration Projects and Flagship Projects - LIFE PYRENEES4CLIMA

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POSITION PAPER ON NATURAL AND CLIMATIC RISKS IN THE PYRENEES

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Lessons learned manual based on a participatory process of systematisation of the experiences developed by the LIFE MIDMACC 2022-2024 project

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Climate change adaptation in the management of water resources in the Pyrenees. Scientific reports of the PIRAGUA project, vol. 2

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