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© Aradippou
About the region
The town of Aradippou is located in southeastern Cyprus, within the district of Larnaca and has around 20 000 inhabitants.
Main climate risks
heatwaves
The frequency and intensity of heatwaves are expected to rise significantly in the area where the town of Aradippou is located. Extreme heat can increase heat related illnesses and mortality rates, cause a rise in vector-borne diseases and increase energy demand for cooling purposes.
floods
Aradippou is located in a part of Cyprus where climate change will bring increasing floods risk because of its topography and urbanization patterns. The area of the municipality of Aradippou, which is crossed by the river, Archangelos - Kamitsis and Parapotamos, has been recognized as an Area of Potentially Significant Flood Risk (APFR), by the Department of Water Development, through the European Directive 2007/60/EC and Cyprus Flood Legislation. [1] [2]
droughts
Overall, the region faces significant challenges around the prolonged drought periods which lead to water scarcity. It was reported that the recent water crisis in Cyprus, including in the town of Aradippou, was exacerbated by severe droughts and water reservoir mismanagement, with reservoir levels plummeting to 32% capacity. This places major strain on farmers as well, who are facing significant water cuts, while outdated infrastructure leads to substantial water loss [3].
Focus during Pathways2Resilience
During P2R, Aradippou aims to focus on reducing drought related risks and vulnerabilities of the region, including drafting of comprehensive water management and conservation strategies.
Interesting highlights
In recent years, Aradippou has launched a series of climate adaptation and mitigation projects, demonstrating a commitment to building local resilience against some of the main climate risks faced by the region. Notable developments include the construction of flood defence infrastructure along vulnerable riverbeds and residential areas, helping to prevent severe damage during heavy rainfall events. In parallel, the municipality is investing in renewable energy through the establishment of a large-scale photovoltaic park aimed at enhancing local energy independence and reducing carbon emissions. These initiatives reflect a proactive approach to climate resilience that combines environmental protection with socio-economic development.
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© Aradippou
Regional Resilience Journey
Aradippou has medium readiness for the first two RRJ steps and low readiness for the third RRJ step.
Aradippou has highest capacities for Finances and Resources and Behavioural Change.
Key community systems priority areas
infrastructure
water-management
Key enabling conditions priority areas
knowledge-data
governance-engagement-collaboration
finances-resources