Webstival 2 | From Insights to Action, Advancing Climate Resilience
Climate resilience is increasingly critical for regions across Europe as they adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change. The CLIMAAX project, with its robust Framework and Toolbox, supports regional efforts to assess climate risks and implement effective adaptation strategies. As the project progresses, it is crucial to create opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaborative learning, enabling regions to strengthen their capacities and share practical insights.
The second CLIMAAX digital festival, titled “From Insights to Action, Advancing Climate Resilience“, offers a platform for regions and stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other’s progress. This fully online event will, on the one hand, provide participants with valuable insights into the achievements of the pilot regions and selected candidates of the first open call, and facilitate a collaborative environment for newly selected regions, on the other. By bringing together a diverse group of participants, the webstival aims to foster a community of practice that is better equipped to tackle climate risks and develop resilient strategies.
The webstival, which will take place over two days, will offer a programme designated to balance in-depth discussions with opportunities for networking and peer learning, ensuring that participants can engage meaningfully with the content and with each other.
The first day will focus on the experiences and lessons learned from the pilot regions. Representatives from these regions, such as Setúbal in Portugal and Žilina in Slovakia, will share their tangible outcomes, the challenges they encountered, and the strategies they used to integrate the CLIMAAX Framework into regional planning. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers through an interactive Q&A session, allowing for a deeper understanding of the practical aspects of climate risk assessments and regional adaptation efforts.
The second day is dedicated to supporting the newly selected regions as they start implementing the CLIMAAX tools. The session will open with insights from a representative of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change Secretariat, highlighting the alignment of the CLIMAAX project with broader European adaptation goals. Newly selected regions will then participate in breakout rooms, where they will receive practical advice from the pilot regions on topics such as integrating the CLIMAAX Framework into existing strategies, overcoming challenges in using the Toolbox, and engaging local stakeholders. The day will conclude with a co-learning session and networking time, creating space for new regions to share their initial experiences, ask questions, and explore potential collaborations with other participants.
