• The European RISC_PLUS project promotes digitalization and cross-border cooperation to address climate change.

The Miño-Sil Hydrographic Confederation (CHMS) has taken a significant step in improving water management in the international district thanks to the European RISC_PLUS project. The initiative, which seeks to strengthen the resilience of the Miño and Limia cross-border basins against climate change, has enabled the installation of 124 hydrological and water quality monitoring stations, representing a substantial increase in the capacity to monitor and predict extreme events such as droughts and floods.

Thanks to this network of stations, the CHMS will be able to obtain real-time information about the state of the rivers, which will enable more informed and effective decisions for water resource management. Additionally, the project is developing a joint Special Drought Plan with Portugal, which will allow for more rigorous diagnosis and management of water scarcity scenarios.

“RISC_PLUS is an example of how cross-border collaboration and technological innovation can contribute to more sustainable water management,” stated José Antonio Quiroga, president of CHMS. “This initiative will allow us to face the challenges of climate change and ensure water availability for future generations.”