The Mission focuses on supporting EU regional and local authorities in their efforts to build resilience to the impacts of climate change. It helps them to:
- Better understand the climate risks they are, and will be confronted with, in the future
- Develop their pathways to be better prepared and cope with the changing climate
- Test and deploy on the ground the solutions needed to build resilience.
Mission Charter Signatories
Regional and local authorities are engaged with the Mission in various ways. One way is by participating in Mission projects. More than 50 regions are participating today in Horizon Europe Mission projects. Another way is through the Mission Charter. A total of 333 regional and local authorities from 25 EU Member States have signed the Mission Charter, thereby committing to striving towards climate resilience by 2030 by boosting regional and local adaptation efforts to reach their adaptation goals. 17 other signatories come from countries associated or potentially associated with Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme.
In addition, 63 other organisations, including research institutions and businesses, have become Friends of the Mission, endorsing the Mission and contributing to its Community of Practice.
Watch the video announcing the list of signatories.
Explore the Mission’s Charter Signatories across Europe
Use this interactive map to discover more about our Charter Signatory regions and local authorities. Click on any location to get information on their geographical landscape, climate adaptation actions, and how they’ve engaged with the Mission and Mission Projects.
Charter Signatories Survey
Three years after the launch of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, a comprehensive survey was conducted to evaluate its progress and impact. The survey received over 100 responses from key stakeholders, providing valuable insights into the Mission's relevance and impact. Key findings based on these responses are summarised in the report below, offering a summary of perspectives on the Mission’s tools, engagement, and areas for improvement.
Read the Charter Signatory Exec Summary
Please note that the open call to regions and local authorities to sign the Mission’s Charter, or to become a Friend of the Mission, is currently closed. Future opportunities, including funding opportunities to support ideas on adaptation to climate change, will be communicated by MIP4Adapt.