The municipality of Calp has taken a firm step today in its commitment to sustainability and climate resilience, officially receiving the certificate corresponding to the verification of its Climate Change Adaptation Plan in accordance with the international standard UNE-ISO 14092:2021. This standard establishes the requirements for local authorities to effectively plan their response to the effects of climate change.
The presentation took place during the 4th #goCalp Conference, organized by the Calp Observatory of Resilient and Sustainable Cities at the iconic Casa Nova. This event brought together experts in urban planning, sustainability, coastal management, and climate innovation to discuss the challenges cities face in a context of increasing environmental vulnerability.
During the event, the mayor Ana Sala She emphasized that "we at the City Council are very proud to be part of this initiative and to foster forums where measures that can contribute to improving the resilience of our cities to climate change are discussed." She also expressed her satisfaction with the certification received by Calp's Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
The technical development of the plan was carried out by GO2, a strategic consulting firm within the Global Omnium group. Its director, Juan Luis Pozo, emphasized during the event that "Calp is the first European municipality to achieve this certification, which attests to the quality and robustness of its climate planning." He added that these plans have become "a necessary tool to prepare municipalities for the challenges of climate change."
The certificate was granted by Bureau Veritas, an internationally recognized authority in inspection, conformity verification, and certification services, among others. It validated that Calp's plan meets all the standards established in ISO 14092.
Calp's Climate Change Adaptation Plan analyzes the specific climate risks affecting the municipality—such as rising extreme temperatures, torrential rains, droughts, and coastal erosion—and proposes concrete measures to reduce its vulnerability. It includes actions on urban planning, the water cycle, energy, natural spaces, and local governance.
The IV #goCalp Conference has had the participation of speakers such as Juan Manuel del Pino (First Deputy Mayor of Calp City Council), Jorge Olcina (Professor at the University of Alicante), Celsa Monrós (Climate Innovation Specialist – Climate KIC), Marc García (Director General of Coasts, Ports and Airports – Generalitat Valenciana), and Nathalie Gidrón (Architect and Landscaper at SingularGreen). The participants discussed how to adapt coastal cities, the need to redesign urban infrastructure inherited from the 20th century, and the value of collaboration between public administrations and the private sector.
One of the highlights of the day was the presentation of the report "Status of CO₂ Emissions in the World. Year 2023," by Elvira Carles, director of the Business and Climate Foundation.
This internationally recognized document offers an updated assessment of the evolution of greenhouse gas emissions at the global, regional, and national levels. Carles noted that "the global trend continues to be negative, unlike in the EU, where emission levels have decreased." He particularly highlighted the figures in the Valencian Community, where 103 industrial facilities—such as cement plants, tile factories, paper mills, and power plants—are subject to the European Emissions Trading Directive, which requires them to calculate and reduce their emissions. These represent 15,9% of all those included in the system in Spain, yet they only generate 7,3% of the country's total emissions.
The day concluded with the official presentation of the ISO 14092 certificate to Calp City Council, reinforcing its position as a leading municipality in climate planning within the Mediterranean region.
The event concluded with a shared vision: resilience begins locally, and Calp has proven itself up to the challenge.
