Bucharest local authorities vote to establish “climate shelters” to counter extreme heat, cold

The General Council of Bucharest approved on Thursday, April 2, the establishment of a network of “climate shelters.” The areas will be set up in public spaces and spaces belonging to private entities, where people will be able to take shelter free of charge during periods of heatwaves or frost.

According to the adopted document, the climate shelters will be distributed evenly across all districts of the capital and will be active within the usual hours of the institutions hosting them. The spaces included in the network will be evaluated and accredited by the Environmental Directorate, based on several criteria, including the ability to ensure thermal comfort, accessibility, and existing facilities.