The award recognizes cooperation between science, citizens, and emergency services in geological risk management.
El AGEO project for the management of landslides and geological risks in the Atlantic has been awarded the REGIOSTARS 2025 Award awarded by the European Commission. This recognition highlights the best projects funded by the European Union that promote the sustainable regional development. The Fire and Rescue Service (SEIS) of San Bartolomé de Tirajana actively participates in this initiative, reinforcing the local commitment to the prevention of natural hazards.
European recognition of natural risk management
During the ceremony held at the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels, the AGEO platform received the highest recognition from the jury in the 'Green Europe' category. In addition, it received the Audience Award through citizen voting, consolidating itself as one of the Europe's most relevant research and participatory initiatives in terms of natural risk management y citizen participation for disaster prevention.
Participation of the SEIS of San Bartolomé de Tirajana
El San Bartolomé de Tirajana Fire Service played an essential role in the project, carrying out fieldwork, educational actions y awareness activities aimed at the municipality's population. These actions have been essential to strengthening the social awareness of geological risks and the importance of prevention.
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Involvement of the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME-CSIC)
El Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME-CSIC) was responsible for the research and presentation of the project at the Subdelegation of the Government of the Canary Islands. Institutional and scientific representatives from various entities participated in this event, demonstrating the inter-institutional collaboration in the geological risk management.
Closing of the AGEO project in San Fernando de Maspalomas
The official closing of the AGEO project It took place in May in San Fernando de MaspalomasThe event, chaired by the mayor Marco Aurelio Pérez Sánchez, demonstrated the municipal commitment to the to maximise security and your enjoyment., the sustainability and scientific cooperationDuring the day, the municipality's secondary school students learned how science and prevention come together to improve the safety against natural phenomena such as landslides, floods or seismic activity.
Citizen observatories and geological risk prevention
El AGEO project, funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area programme, brings together scientists, local communities and public authorities to create citizen observatoriesThese observatories are oriented to prevent and improve the early detection of geological risks in the Atlantic. Thanks to a digital application, participants can issue alerts, access educational information, and receive real-time warnings about natural hazards, thus strengthening warning systems and territorial resilience.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana: a key municipality in geological risk management
San Bartolomé de Tirajana was selected due to the potential geological risk in areas such as Amurga, tunte, White Cliff y RosianaThe Canary Islands Territorial Unit of the IGME-CSIC played a key role in the development of research work and the creation of citizen observatories in this municipality, consolidating its position as a benchmark in local natural risk management.
Institutional recognition and satisfaction of the scientific team
After the result of the contest was known, the scientist Nieves Sánchez Jiménez, the project's promoter in the Canary Islands from the IGME-CSIC, highlighted the team's satisfaction with this award: The work of the Institute and the rest of the Spanish partners and, above all, of the citizens and collaborators of other institutions in the Canary Islands, who thanks to the project have begun to become aware of the danger of landslides and the need to implement them in the Municipal Emergency Plans, is recognized..
Shared success and institutional commitment
The Department of Security and Emergencies headed by the deputy mayor José Carlos Álamo, as well as from the Municipal Fire Service, this recognition is celebrated as a Shared success between science, the educational community, institutions and emergency servicesThis multidisciplinary collaboration has been key to strengthening the geological risk management in San Bartolomé de Tirajana and throughout the Atlantic region.
AGEO: a benchmark in risk management and sustainability in Europe
“The AGEO project seeks to strengthen risk management systems, which has become a priority throughout Europe due to climate change adaptation. The award reinforces the municipality's commitment to prevention, sustainability, and international cooperation, which are essential pillars for building a safer, more informed, and more resilient society,” says José Carlos Álamo.
La AGEO platform It thus consolidates itself as a model to follow in the geological risk prevention, the citizen participation and international development, contributing to the creation of safer and more prepared territories to face the natural challenges of the present and future.
