International Day Against Climate Change highlights water security and predictive technology

October 24 marks the International Day Against Climate Change, an initiative aimed at raising global awareness regarding the devastating effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels, Arctic melting, and extreme weather events. While not officially proclaimed by the United Nations, the organization supports actions to counteract these phenomena.

In Catalonia, the climate crisis has manifested through a paradox of structural droughts and torrential rainfall. Recent heavy rains in October 2026 prompted the Generalitat de Catalunya to approve an urgent 75 million euro package to repair infrastructure. Experts emphasize that predictive intelligence and digitalization are essential for municipalities to anticipate risks and protect critical services.

Companies like Veolia are focusing on ecological transformation and environmental security, particularly regarding water, energy, and waste management. As the IPCC notes, the atmosphere's capacity to retain water vapor increases by at least 7% for every degree of warming, intensifying the frequency and severity of floods and droughts globally.