The Spanish Network of Cities for Climate of the FEMP held the "20 years of local climate action" conference in Castelldefels, marking its 20th anniversary. The event brought together local representatives promoting policies to mitigate and confront the effects of climate change in their municipalities.

The mayoress of Benicàssim, Susana Marqués, participated in the round table "Adaptation of cities to climate change", alongside the mayors of Rota (Andalusia) and Vedra (Galicia). During her speech, focused on "The risks of floods in our municipalities", Marqués emphasized that "adaptation to climate change requires constant communication and permanent coordination between administrations".

The mayoress of Benicàssim pointed out that extreme weather phenomena "are no longer isolated episodes, but a new climatic reality that demands firm and coordinated responses". In this regard, she called for constant maintenance of water infrastructure and medium and long-term investment plans to enhance safety.

Marqués explained that Benicàssim, like other municipalities in the Valencian Community, has particular vulnerability to floods due to its location on the Mediterranean coast and the presence of five ravines and natural riverbeds that cross the municipality to flow into the sea. "In episodes of intense rainfall, these can generate large water accumulations in a very short time", she warned.

The mayoress stressed that the actions promoted by the City Council are part of a comprehensive strategy for urban adaptation and resilience, including water containment measures, sustainable drainage, and climate planning. Furthermore, she insisted on the need to advance towards emission reduction and climate change adaptation goals with the involvement of all administrations and citizens.

"We must plan investments, execute water infrastructure, and design safer, more resilient, and prepared cities. Adaptation to climate change is no longer an option, but an obligation", concluded Marqués.