The Secretary of State for Territorial Policy, Arcadi Spain, has this morning highlighted “the important role of the State in the territory when it comes to attending to the citizens before the effects of climate change”. He highlighted this at the opening of the XXX European Days of Territorial Representatives of the State (AERTE), which are held these days in Valencia under the motto “Sustainable Development” and which brings together territorial representatives with international counterparts.
The Secretary of State also highlighted the symbolism that this international meeting will be held for the first time in the city of València and after the DANA of October 29, “a catastrophe in which the key role of the Government Delegations and the municipalities was demonstrated, especially in a decentralized country such as ours”. “These days are a great opportunity to learn from what happened, exchange synergies with countries that have also suffered the harsh effects of climate change, such as Turkey or Morocco, and work together to improve prevention that protects citizens,” said the Secretary of State.