- Six
frameworks refined
- Six
multistakeholder advisory boards established
- 2022-ongoing
Implementation timeline
Replicability
Replicating the uptake of technical assistance and citizen engagement: models, tools and funding pathways.
Best suited for
This approach is best suited for regions exposed to water-related climate risks that already have strategic adaptation plans but need support to move from planning to implementation. It is particularly relevant for local and regional authorities seeking to strengthen delivery capacity, improve access to funding and enhance stakeholder and citizen engagement.
Stakeholders' role
These initiatives rely on a multilevel governance approach. Regional authorities lead strategic planning and overall coordination, while municipalities implement local interventions such as urban greening and water retention measures. At the same time, stakeholder platforms bring together public bodies, experts, farmers and citizens to co-design and support implementation, ensuring shared ownership and stronger local anchoring.
Built-in scalable tools
The approach is highly transferable through its methods and structures. Project development practices can be adapted by other regions to improve the quality and readiness of proposals and strengthen access to funding. Participatory governance mechanisms, such as water and landscape advisory groups, can be replicated in different territorial contexts. Citizen engagement tools, including youth competitions and public initiatives, can also be easily adapted to raise awareness and mobilise local participation in other regions.
Funding pathways
Implementation is supported through a combination of EU funding programmes such as the EU Mission on Adaptation, LIFE and Interreg, complemented by national and regional resources. Local-level initiatives can also be financed through municipal budgets or targeted project funding, allowing gradual upscaling and replication across different governance levels.
