Region-important activities: Agriculture is one of the strongest economic activities, but the whole region is demographically in decline, especially in rural areas and even in small traditional towns.
Challenges and solutions
Many inhabitants of the region, which is dedicated mainly to agriculture and livestock, have gradually relocated to urban areas and larger cities with better job prospects. As a consequence, the region shows a marked ageing of the population.
Rain is scarce and is concentrated mainly in the spring and autumn, resulting in marked summer drought and a high risk of forest fires.
The region will focus on the recovery of economic activity for rural areas under sustainable patterns and on supporting the region’s natural resources.
Countryside.
Source: Cartif
Castilla y León has committed to
Creating more sustainable job opportunities in rural areas
Using circular resource ideas and nature-based solutions
Generating sustainable energy
Producing food in a sustainable manner
Several innovative actions
Social
Co-creating new job opportunities that are sustainable in the long term, based on climate-adapted technologies and practices. Particular emphasis will be placed on supporting the entrepreneurship of women and young people.
Implementing an educational programme for primary producers.
Harvesting olives.
Source: Cartif
Environmental
Applying circular concepts and nature-based solutions for food production and energy generation.
Finding new sustainable ways to process, package, and distribute food.
Countryside.
Source: Cartif
Economic
Deriving and promoting Green Social Business Models (GSBM) through cooperatives and business agreements.
Boosting competitiveness in specific sectors and creating more jobs in the region.
Vineyards.
Source: Cartif
Policy and governance
Promoting initiatives supporting regional mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Providing information and research to help make decisions about carbon neutral and zero-pollution food production.
Renfe high-speed train.
Source: Cartif
More Systemic Adaptation Challenge Suite
Castilla y León is part of the More Systemic Adaptation Challenge Suite, whose frontrunner region is Sitia. The Challenge Suite recognises that local citizens and SMEs are key actors in the society-wide transition towards climate resilience.
With a focus on close collaboration with local businesses and citizens, particularly in rural areas, the socio-cultural and economic impacts of climate change can be addressed at all levels of society.
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