On Monday October 14, 2024, in the Amphitheatre of the Hôtel Communautaire of Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole, the technical day dedicated to major risks linked to drought, a crucial issue for our region, took place.
At a time when our region is increasingly vulnerable to extreme climatic events such as drought, this day addressed the adaptation strategies needed to cope with fires, floods and disruptions to the drinking water supply.
The guest experts provided valuable insights into these issues:
- Thierry Bonnier, Prefect of Pyrénées-Orientales
- Jacqueline Irles, Mayor of Villeneuve-de-la-Raho, Vice-Chairwoman of PMM
- Ms Florence Vaysse (Météo France): Climate change, focus on drought in our region
- Mr. Bastien Colas (BRGM Occitanie): Drought risk on clay soils
- Mr Thomas Charlet (CIEEMA): Drought and flooding, impact on the subsoil
- Mr. Lionel Fara (PMM Water and Sanitation Department) and Mr. Emmanuel Soyeux (Veolia): Short-term solutions, medium- and long-term avenues for preventing water supply disruptions.
- Estelle Dedebant (Opoul-Périllos): The climate emergency, a municipal commitment
- Ms Catherine Dault (Ville de Perpignan): How the city of Perpignan has adapted to the drought
- Mr. Mathieu Lenfant (PMM): Sant Vicens Park, a natural solution to the risk of flooding
- Lieutenant-Colonel Alexandre Trani (SDIS 66): Adapting fire-fighting resources
- Ms Marie Barrère (ARS Occitanie) and Mr Eric de Saint-Martin (Eau Agglo): Health consequences and crisis management in the event of drinking water supply disruption.
- Ms Christine Portero-Espert (PMM): Challenges and prospects of the water resilience plan
Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole, committed to climate risk management, organized this day to strengthen the resilience of our territory. Many thanks to all the speakers and participants for these enriching exchanges! 
