Belgium, with a temperate maritime climate marked by mild winters, cool summers, and frequent rainfall, is advancing climate resilience through active engagement in the Mission.
The Mission in Belgium
Belgium, with a temperate maritime climate marked by mild winters, cool summers, and frequent rainfall, is advancing climate resilience through active engagement in the Mission. A total of 12 local and regional authorities
are participating in Mission Projects, supported by 6 Charter Signatories (regions/local authorities that have signed the Mission Charter and committed to striving toward climate resilience by 2030), and €30.54 million in
EU funding has been allocated.
Find out about the Belgium National Adaptation Hub funded by the EU Mission
AdaptationHubs boosts coordination on climate adaptation, while helping national and local governments to share solutions and strengthen their approaches to managing climate risks.
The Belgian Adaptation Hub is a newly set-up structure that provides added value to the existing Adaptation Working Groups at the federated level. VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Resaerch) coordinates the hub and facilitates knowledge exchange on climate adaptation governance across all administrative levels whilst including relevant knowledge institutes, businesses and interest groups.
Visit the Belgium AdaptationHub
Visit the Belgium Climate Adaptation Platforms (CAPs)
Climate Adaptation Platforms (CAPs) are national, regional, and local web-based hubs offering datasets, evidence-based information, tools, and case studies to drive climate resilience.
They contribute directly to the Mission by providing access to national, regional, and local climate datasets, evidence-based information and guidance, as well as practical tools and case studies to support adaptation action. Each CAP is tailored to the country, region or community that it serves to support the design and implementation of adaptation strategies and plans.
Many CAPs foster peer-to-peer learning. They also act as gateways for regional and local authorities to engage with wider initiatives and, thereby, align their actions with national and EU priorities.
Learn more about the national support organisations in Belgium: Vlaamse Milieu Maatschappij, Departement Omgeving, Vlaams Energie en Klimaatagentschap, Brussels Environment,Agence Wallone de l'Air et Climat, Council of Ministers, Gouvernement wallon - Inondations en Wallonie and City of Brussels.
Read real world examples of climate adaptation in Belgium
By focusing on Nature-based Solutions, governance and spatial planning, Leuven is tackling its difficult climate challenges, including flooding and extreme heat.
In the summer of 2020, the Flemish Government (Belgium) launched the Blue Deal, a unique programme with more than 70 ambitious actions to structurally tackle drought and water scarcity.
To combat rising urban heat, Antwerp launched a bold “Cool Spots” strategy – combining quick relief with long-term greening. With citizen involvement and science-based planning, the city ensures every resident has a nearby place to cool down during heatwaves.
