Cristina Delgado Henriques (CIAUD/FA)
CIDLOT/FCT – Universidade de Cabo Verde
CEG/IGOT – Universidade de Lisboa
The project CLIMUS aims to serve as a foundational study on thermal comfort and mitigation strategies, by applying public spaces design solutions, in Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde, as an example of an Atlantic city in the Sahelian region. It is focused in the “Palmarejo area”, an area located in western part of the city that offers diverse urban and topographic characteristics that will enable a comprehensive examination of the fundamental factors influencing thermal comfort.
In addition to its scientific objectives, the project aims to raise awareness about the risks of thermal stress and foster discussions on mitigating measures especially given the predicted increase in intensity and frequency of extreme heat events. Community involvement will be crucial in the analysis and decision-making processes. In this regard, the project will engage the university community, including researchers, future technicians, and decision-makers, in key phases of the project's development. Their participation will range from data collection and the characterization of urban spaces to identifying intervention measures in the urban environment through co-production strategies. As such, the University of Cabo Verde plays a pivotal role as a key partner in this project.