Event

The annual Forum is a major governance element of the Mission bringing together national, regional and local authorities, Friends of the Mission, European institutions, and research organisations. The Forum is an opportunity to take stock, identify issues, provide direction, and define the path ahead. It will also showcase regional initiatives on adaptation to climate change and will facilitate dialogue between the participants of the Forum.

On Tuesday 13th June 2023, the European Commission will host the Second Forum of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change in Blekinge, Sweden.

Attendees will take stock of the progress of the Mission over the last year and focus on multilevel governance to accelerate change. The Forum should help define better cooperation between national, regional and local authorities to support adaptation, and address how knowledge can help the scaling-up of adaptation solutions.

On 13 June 2023, the European Commission's DG Climate Action will host a hybrid Stakeholder Consultation Event. The event will update about the achievements and developments of the Innovation Fund and gather views from stakeholders on future calls for proposals, following the revision of the ETS Directive. The event will also be an opportunity for sector specific stakeholders to provide their contribution on the design of the 2023 Innovation Fund call for proposals.

The annual Forum is a major governance element of the Mission bringing together national, regional and local authorities, Friends of the Mission, European institutions, and research organisations. The Forum is an opportunity to take stock, identify issues, provide direction, and define the path ahead. It will also showcase regional initiatives on adaptation to climate change and will facilitate dialogue between the participants of the Forum.

Want to learn more about the Technical Assistance support available?

We are hosting an online information session on Wednesday 31st May where we will provide further information on the technical assistance service available for Mission Signatories. Learn more about the formats, eligibility criteria, the application process, and next steps.

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The European Climate Pact is celebrating two years of taking climate action together, in our worlds, for our planet. On 1 February 2023, we are bringing together Climate Pact Ambassadors, experts and activists to take stock of the journey so far and discuss ways to build a more sustainable Europe for the future. You can network with the people and organisations involved in the European Climate Pact, hear about their achievements, and learn how you can get involved.

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