Mission Implementation Platform for Climate Adaptation - MIP4Adapt

Charter Signatories can now apply for Technical Assistance from the Mission Implementation Platform.

Those who apply will benefit from tailored help and support with:

• Moving from risk assessment to the development of adaptation pathways and how to fund and implement climate adaptation solutions
• Identifying appropriate climate adaptation demonstration projects, accessing relevant funding, and financing
• Stimulating citizen and stakeholder mobilisation and engagement in establishing transformative pathways towards climate resilience

The Helpdesk is here to answer all your questions surrounding the MIP4Adapt services and activities. Topics can include:

• The Community of Practice
• The technical assistance provided by MIP4Adapt
• A specific concern related to your climate adaptation planning process
• The Mission Forum annual event
• Communications and press releases
• IT technical issues regarding the online EU Mission Adaptation Community

The Mission’s Regional Adaptation Support Tool (RAST) is set to launch in June 2023 and will guide regional climate adaptation decision-makers and practitioners through the main steps of the adaptation policy and planning process.

The tool will be based on the adaptation policy cycle, highlighting that climate change adaptation is an iterative process. The RAST will be divided into six steps and for each step, will provide links to helpful key resources for the user.

Earlier this month, MIP4Adapt hosted the online event A Vision for the Community of Practice, which provided attendees with a better understanding of the Community and clarified how they can benefit from it and how they connect with each other.

The event also included a workshop for participants to contribute to building a shared vision for the online EU Mission Adaptation Community.

Following the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2023-2024 work programme, the European Commission launched new calls to support research and innovation under the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.

The support is available for projects across a range of different focus areas including climate resilience in agriculture and forestry sectors; protecting critical infrastructure; the impact of climate change on health and more.

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.

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.

The Regional Pathways to Climate Resilience (REGILIENCE) project has announced a new strategy for gender mainstreaming and created a working group to guarantee that gender equality and inclusiveness is considered throughout all activities of the project.

Gender plays a key role in resilience building and sustainable development. Vulnerabilities, exposure to risks, and social capacities towards disasters are very much related to gender roles and norms. Understanding these conditions leads to a more inclusive and sustainable climate resilience plan where no one is left behind.