Estonia, with a northern climate characterised by cold winters, mild summers, and extensive forest and wetland areas, is strengthening climate resilience through active engagement in the Mission.
The Mission in Estonia
Estonia, with a northern climate characterised by cold winters, mild summers, and extensive forest and wetland areas, is strengthening climate resilience through active engagement in the Mission. A total of 7 local and regional authorities are participating in Mission Projects, supported by 5 Charter Signatories (regions/local authorities that have signed the Mission Charter and committed to striving toward climate resilience by 2030), and €7.29 million in EU funding has been allocated.
Learn more about the Estonia National Adaptation Hub funded under 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.
Estonian Fund for Nature (ELF) convenes a climate change adaptation cooperation network, ie NAH, in Estonia. For this end, ELF will involve national, regional and local stakeholders with their relevant knowledge and skills to support and speed up the adaptation activities.
Visit the Estonia AdaptationHub
National Support Organisations in Estonia
Learn more about the national support organisations in Estonia: Environmental Investment Centre, State Shared Service Centre, Agricultural Registers and Information Board, County Development Centers, Local Action Groups (LAGs), urbanLIFEcircles (under LIFE project), and LIFE LATESTadapt (under LIFE project).
Read real world examples of climate adaptation in Estonia
The restoration of Pääsküla Bog shows how nature-based solutions can reduce urban climate risks and support long-term resilience. The restoration supports Tallinn’s climate goals and reflects broader EU and national strategies on biodiversity and adaptation.
Sealed surfaces and heavy rains increase the flood risk in the Estonian municipality. In response, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems reduce the risk and enhance climate resilience.
