The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change has published its 2025/26 Activity Report, highlighting continued progress in turning climate adaptation ambitions into concrete action across Europe.
The Mission in numbers:
- Over 400 regional and local authorities are now engaged in the Mission’s activities and initiatives.
- The Mission is implemented through a diverse portfolio of 65 Horizon Europe projects representing an EU investment of €615 million (as of December 2025).
- 290+ regions and local authorities supported through Mission technical assistance across more than half of EU Member States.
- The EU Mission Adaptation Community now brings together over 700 participants, supporting collaboration, knowledge exchange and peer learning across governance levels.
These achievements confirm the Mission’s role as a key delivery mechanism for climate adaptation in Europe, helping to translate policy ambition into practical implementation while strengthening resilience across territories.
The report also underlines the importance of collective action in addressing increasing climate risks. By connecting regions, cities, researchers, citizens and EU institutions, the Mission continues to foster a shared framework for adaptation and preparedness across Europe.
Elina Bardram, Mission Manager, shared her thoughts in the foreword: "The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change was built on this conviction: that collective action, rooted in real places and strong partnerships, is how Europe builds its resilience. This report is an invitation to be part of that effort."
Looking ahead, the experience and lessons generated through the Mission will contribute to the forthcoming Integrated Framework on Climate Resilience. This framework is expected to enhance coherence across adaptation policies and support more systemic, risk-informed and anticipatory approaches to resilience-building throughout the European Union.
Details
- Publication date
- 21 May 2026
- Author
- Directorate-General for Climate Action