Adaptation Stories showcase real-life examples of regional or local actions and good practices regarding the planning, funding, implementing and monitoring of climate adaptation solutions. They aim to inspire others to take action on climate adaptation.
Mission Success Stories showcase the adaptation actions and solutions that are already making a significant impact in various regions and local authorities across Europe. These stories highlight how innovative strategies and projects are being implemented to address the challenges posed by climate change. By featuring tangible examples of success, they illustrate the practical benefits and real-world outcomes of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.
These stories not only provide valuable insights and inspiration for other regions but also demonstrate the positive changes and progress being made towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
Alongside written accounts, you’ll also find engaging video success stories that highlight adaptation actions and innovative solutions already making a significant impact across Europe.
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As part of Mafra’s Strategic Plan for the Rehabilitation of Watercourses, two sites along the Lizandro River showcase how Nature-based Solutions enhance ecological functionality - fostering biodiversity and strengthening the region’s resilience to climate change.
In Lyon, many homes are vulnerable to property damage due to ground movement caused by clay shrinkage and swelling events. Educating homeowners about their potential insurance risks, how to address them, and preventive measures can increase resilience and reduce damage costs.
Within the RESIST project, the region of Southwest Finland focuses on strengthening regional climate change adaptation, particularly in relation to water-related challenges such as floods and droughts.
Droughts are recurrent climatic events in the region. Investments made in recent years created water storage systems to cope with the scarcity, but more investments must be promoted in order to face future challenges.
Catalonia has been continuously affected by climate and extreme weather events such as floods, heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts. Civil Protection plays a crucial role in providing action plans and coordinating resources in natural risk disaster management.
Blekinge shows how digitalisation can support climate resilience by turning complex climate data into interactive and easy-to-understand formats. These solutions are flexible and can be applied across different regions, risks, and governance contexts.
Normandy joined the RESIST project with the aim of supporting local authorities so that they can implement Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as part of their stormwater management strategies, thus reducing the risks of flooding, runoff, and soil erosion.
Extremadura focuses on implementing participatory governance models to create fire-resilient landscapes through agroforestry mosaics maintained by diversified rural economies.
The RESIST project in the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (EMT) region focuses on operationalising Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to transition from fragmented, short-term adaptation measures to a coherent, systemic regional strategy.
Major forest fires in central Portugal pose challenges to sustainable forest management, limiting forest potential to deliver social and economic benefits.