To effectively adapt schoolyards to climate change and promote climate adaptation, a combination of Nature-based Solutions and technological innovations will be implemented to transform six schoolyards in the six MED Territories. 

The RE-ACT jointly developed solutions (e.g., depaving, permeable pavements with high albedo; creation of rain and Mediterranean gardens; tree planting; installation of shading devices and urban furniture for outdoor learning, play, and sport, etc.) will result from a co-design process tailored to the climatic, geographical, and social contexts of 6 participating partners. 

Mataro (ES): The nursery schoolyard’s transformation will address overheating issues by integrating green infrastructure and creating outdoor learning and play areas.

Draguignan (FR): The high school courtyard transformation aims to mitigate the urban heat island effect and flood risks by using permeable surfaces, shaded areas, green infrastructure, and didactic gardens.

Viareggio (IT): The transformation of the high school outdoor areas aims to improve thermal comfort and enrich recreational and social opportunities for students through green infrastructure, shaded areas, social seating, and recreational elements.

Split (HR): The Redevelopment of the elementary and middle school outdoor spaces aims to reduce heat accumulation and flood risk by removing impermeable surfaces, greening the entrance area, creating shaded social seating, and introducing didactic gardens in a neglected green area.

Aksakovo (BG): The Renovation of the high school courtyard aims to reduce soil sealing and improve comfort by depaving, adding green areas, planting trees, and installing play and sports infrastructure.

Nicosia (CY): The elementary school yard’s transformation aims to reduce overheating and improve usability by replacing asphalt with greenery and adding outdoor furniture for play, study, and recreation.

The satellite images of the school areas across our six pilots in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria and Cyprus show the full extent of the surface area of the schools, as well as the schoolyard areas to be transformed: (1) Mataró, (2) Draguingan, (3) Viareggio, (4)Split, (5) Aksakovo, (6) Nicosia