MIP4Adapt newsletter - NOVEMBER 2023

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        Welcome to the November Newsletter

This month at a glance:

  * Zagreb demonstrates its climate adaptation: New Mission Story released
  * UN Adaptation Gap Report published
  * CLIMAAX Open Call Coming Soon
  * EU Mission side event at COP28
  * Webinar: Spotting the Risks of Maladaptation Together.
  * and more!

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      Latest news from the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change


        New Mission Story out now!

The latest Mission Story focuses on implementing green infrastructure 
and nature-based solutions at a local level in Zagreb to increase the 
climate resilience of the whole city.

The Zagreb story is a promising example of what climate-resilient cities 
could look like to combat increased temperatures in cities due to 
climate change and urbanisation processes. Such green structures 
contribute to the cooling of city blocks by several degrees and offer a 
broad range of co-benefits to cities plagued by heat stress. In planning 
nature-based solutions, it is essential to involve all relevant 
stakeholders to fit the adaptation measure to the local circumstances 
and the wider context.

*Read more* 
<https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission/solutions/mission-stories>, 
and if this Mission Story inspires you, *submit your own story for 
consideration 
<https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/MissionStoriesAbstract>.*


        UN Adaptation Gap Report Published

The UN Environment Programme has published its /Adaptation Gap Report 
2023: Underfinanced, underprepared, inadequate investment and planning 
on climate adaptation leaves the world exposed./

The report raises concerns that progress on climate adaptation is 
slowing when it should be accelerating to catch up with the rising 
climate change impacts. It also highlights that the finance needs of 
adaptation in developing countries are 10 to 18 times larger than 
international public finance flows available to support.

The report goes on to suggest seven ways to increase financing, 
including through domestic expenditure and international and private 
sector finance, to reduce this adaptation gap.

*Learn more. <https://www.unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2023>*


        LIFE Programme projects announced

The European Commission has announced EUR 396 million in funding for 171 
new LIFE projects across Europe.

In total, 34 projects worth about EUR 110 million (in which the EU will 
provide around EUR 65 million) will contribute to climate change 
mitigation, climate change adaptation and climate governance and 
information related to climate change impacts.

They will boost the implementation of the European Climate Law and the 
EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change Strategy by facilitating the 
shift towards a climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient European economy.

*Read the full story. 
<https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_5736>*


      Mission Project Updates


        CLIMAAX Open Call Coming Soon

CLIMAAX is an EU Mission project that provides financial, analytical, 
and practical support to European regions and communities to better 
understand, prepare for and manage climate risks and opportunities.

It is inviting public entities overseeing Climate-Related Risk 
Assessments and Risk Management Plans, along with non-profit 
organisations dedicated to mitigating climate change impacts and 
enhancing community resilience, to apply for its upcoming open call and 
benefit from:

  * Financial support of up to EUR 300,000 to enhance regional climate
    and emergency risk management plans.
  * Access and support to the comprehensive CLIMAAX methodological
    framework and toolbox, providing a structured approach to climate
    assessments.
  * Tailored technical guidance to implement region-specific
    methodologies utilising local data and methods.

*Keep up to date with the Innovation Call on the CLIMAAX website 
<https://www.climaax.eu/>. *


        Second ARSINOE open tender for climate adaptation initiatives

Are you developing an innovative solution for climate adaptation? Apply 
today for ARSINOE’s Second Open Tender for Innovations.

ARSINOE is an EU-funded project aiming to create climate-resilient 
regions through systemic solutions and innovations.

Selected innovators can receive up to EUR 50,000 for demonstration 
activities in our regions. This is a chance to showcase your innovation, 
make it fit the needs of real end-users, and potentially meet 
prospective clients.

*Learn more and apply. <https://arsinoe-project.eu/open-calls-2/>*


        Finding the heat-spot: Tracking and pre-empting wildfires,
        droughts and floods in Greece and beyond

Mission project, IMPETUS, has published an article exploring the 
solutions available to combat harsh climate events such as wildfires, 
flash floods and extreme temperatures.

To address these climate challenges and prioritize areas for adaptation, 
partners in the IMPETUS project are working on new digital tools such as 
the Hot-spot Identification and Prioritization Service – HIPS.

This online tool combines satellite climate data with population 
information to identify regions lacking the means to cope with climate risk.

*Read the full article. 
<https://climate-impetus.eu/finding-the-heat-spot-tracking-and-preempting-wild-fires-droughts-and-floods-in-greece-and-beyond/>*


      Upcoming events


        Register now for the EU Mission side event at COP28

Don’t miss the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change side event 
/“Adaptation beyond borders: An EU Mission towards climate resilience”/ 
at COP28 next month!

The event will highlight the EU Mission as an innovative initiative that 
unites European regions and local actors in addressing climate change 
adaptation challenges. By learning from the EU's experience and 
innovative approach, we aspire to encourage international collaboration 
and action at the local level.

*More information can be found on the EU side events website. 
<https://www.cop28eusideevents.eu/e/programme?session=1837477>*

	
Date

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	06 December


        Mission Adaptation Series: Spotting the Risks of Maladaptation
        Together.

In this lunchtime webinar, we explore how to reduce the risk of failing 
to adequately adapt to climate change.

The online event will introduce the concept of maladaptation and why it 
matters in every climate adaptation project. Maladaptation is when 
adaptation goes wrong, or actions have direct or indirect negative 
outcomes that are usually unintended.

We want to create a learning environment that is as hands-on as 
possible, so we will work together with participants to apply the 
maladaptation checklist in an urban heat example and run a Q&A session 
to clarify any questions around the concept of maladaptation and 
spotting risks in the planning phase.

*Register now. 
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu2hpj4oGdfsxpG64uaCw-o6AOxFOgx3#/registration>*

	
Date

	date 	
	07 December


        Climate Governance Platforms: A Springboard for Transformational
        Adaptation through Informed Decision Making

This webinar will bring together experts, professionals from relevant 
fields and demonstrators implementing such solutions to discuss how 
climate governance platforms can be the catalyst for meaningful change. 
We will explore the role of data-driven decision-making in achieving 
sustainability goals, building resilience, and contributing to 
transformational adaptation.

This event is part of the EU TransformAr Project, which aims to promote 
large-scale transformative adaptation in vulnerable European regions.

*More information and registration is available here. 
<https://www.cmcc.it/lectures_conferences/climate-governance-platforms-a-springboard-for-transformational-adaptation-through-informed-decision-making>*

	
Date

	date 	
	01 December


        REGILIENCE Open Training Session: Financial Support for Regional
        Adaptation

EU Mission project REGILIENCE, in collaboration with industry experts 
including Pathways2Resilience and CLIMAAX, is hosting an open training 
session /“Financial Support for Regional Adaptation”/. The event will 
explore in detail funding opportunities designed to bolster regional 
climate resilience efforts.

Engage in helpful roundtable discussions with funding opportunity 
representatives and participate in fruitful dialogues to refine your 
region’s climate adaptation strategies.

*Learn more and register. 
<https://fedarene.org/event/regilience-open-training-session-financial-support-for-regional-adaptation/>*

	
Date

	date 	
	12 December


        ERRIN: Available support to regions in EU Mission Adaptation

To support regions and communities in achieving the ambition of the EU 
Mission Adaptation to Climate Change, the EU has funded several projects 
to provide support services to Charter signatories and beyond in the 
different steps of the journey.

This meeting invites three projects that provide support to regions and 
communities to present the support services.

The Technical Assistance Lead from the Mission Implementation Platform 
(MIP4Adapt) will present on the support provided through the programme, 
particularly the Technical Assistance that is available to Charter 
Signatories.

*Learn more. <https://errin.eu/task-forces/adaptation-task-force>*

	
Date

	date 	
	12 December


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ISSN: 2811-7530 | Catalogue Number: ML-AB-23-011-EN-Q