Living Lab da Afurada
CEDES - Centro de Estudos em Desenvolvimento Sustentável ·Portugal
About this project
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The issue is to increase resilience to climate change through concrete local climate change adaptation and mitigation measures and low carbon technology solutions in cities. The main objective of the Project is to establish a living laboratory in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, specifically in the old parish of São Pedro da Afurada, to demonstrate, affirm and promote the development of innovative technological solutions that contribute to the improving resilience and responsiveness to climate change, ensuring the active involvement of citizens, businesses, public authorities, and local universities.</span></span></p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The Afurada Living Lab project contributed significantly to strengthening bilateral relations between Portugal and Norway by fostering collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). This partnership created a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, technical expertise, and best practices, enhancing the project’s impact on sustainability and urban development.
Project partners
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology Donor project partner· Norway
- Município de Vila Nova de Gaia Project partner· Portugal
- GAIURB – Urbanismo e Habitação Project partner· Portugal
- CEiiA - Centro de Engenharia e Desenvolvimento Project partner· Portugal
- Ubiwhere, S.A. Project partner· Portugal
- DST Solar Project partner· Portugal
- Innovation Point - Investigação e Desenvolvimento Project partner· Portugal
- Watt-IS Project partner· Portugal