Turning urban heat experiences into actions

On February 25, 2026, the Sofia Action Plan to Tackle Urban Heat Islands was officially presented, discussed, and endorsed during a special meeting at SofiaLab.

Developed by the SDA project team with the support of BISI and Sofia Municipality in the framework of Be Ready project, the draft followed the Interreg Danube Region Programme guidelines. It was peer-reviewed by Association Technopol of Galati, Romania, and further refined based on expert feedback.

The meeting brought together members of the local coalition established at the start of the project, alongside the Bulgarian Climate Ambassadors from the European Climate Pact, strengthening the link to the European Green Deal and supporting the wider dissemination of the Be Ready experience.

With strong interest and active participation, stakeholders co-designed and refined actions under the three specific objectives, including timelines and resources. The Action Plan received broad endorsement and marks an important step forward in Sofia’s commitment to climate resilience and sustainable urban development.