Poland, with its temperate continental climate, is strengthening climate resilience through active engagement in the Mission.
The Mission in Poland
Poland, with its temperate continental climate, is strengthening climate resilience through active engagement in the Mission. A total of 19 local and regional authorities are participating in Mission Projects, supported by 19 Charter Signatories (regions/local authorities that have signed the Mission Charter and committed to striving toward climate resilience by 2030), and €5.29 million in EU funding has been allocated.
Learn more about the Poland 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.
The AdaptationHub in Poland is being developed as a national-level coordination and knowledge-sharing platform supporting climate change adaptation across different governance levels. Its main purpose is to bring together public authorities, research institutions, practitioners and other stakeholders involved in adaptation, and to facilitate cooperation, exchange of experience and alignment of actions related to climate resilience.
Visit the Poland AdaptationHub
Visit the Poland Climate Adaptation Platform (CAP)
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 Poland: Environmental Protection Institute - National /research Institute (Eco Subsidies Search Tool), Environmental Protection Institute - National /research Institute (Climate Change Scenarios RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 Visualisation Portal, Environmental Protection Institute - National /research Institute (Climate Change Risk Visualisation Portal), Environmental Protection Institute - National /research Institute (Catalogue of Climate Adaptation Actions and Practices), Environmental Protection Institute - National /research Institute (Catalogue of Climate Adaptation Good Practices Examples), Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, Państwowe Gospodarstwo Wodne Wody Polskie, and Facebook group on Adaptation to Climate Change.
Read real world examples of climate adaptation in Poland
By implementing Nature-based Solutions, Poznań is transforming concrete jungles into vibrant green communities and is creating a citywide network of small-scale green spaces, like natural playgrounds and green schoolyards.
Wroclaw is combining blue and green infrastructure to tackle extreme heat and flooding in the city. The seven blue-green courtyards, connected by a green street, show how combining various Nature-based Solutions can deliver social benefits for residents while strengthening water and heat resilience.
Strengthening climate-proofing in EU-funded transport infrastructure in Poland shows the value of early awareness, expert input, and training for designers to embed resilience from the start. Key outcomes include the creation of a Climate Adaptation Expert Team, practical guidance and online resources, and regular training workshops, which are already improving project quality and building more resilient transport infrastructure.