Improving EU regions’ environmental and socioeconomic resilience to climate change (CLIMATE)
| Title | Improving EU regions' environmental and socioeconomic resilience to climate change |
| Abbreviation | CLIMATE |
| Programme | INTERREG EUROPE |
- Region of Ionian Islands (Greece) (lead partner)
- Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY (Finland)
- City of Brussels (Belgium)
- Lombardy Foundation for the Environment (Italy)
- Province of Drenthe (Netherlands)
- Vidzeme Planning Region (Latvia)
- Stara Zagora Municipality (Bulgaria)
- University of Patras (Greece)
- Vas County Government Office (Hungary)
- Saranda Municipality (Albania)
Project objectives
Improve regional development policy instruments in partner regions, addressing the root causes of territorial climate change vulnerability and promoting proactive disaster management planning.Activities
- 6 workshops & 2 study visits to promote capacity building
- 2-year joint policy planning procedures
- 4 joint thematic studies on territorial needs and 47 good practices to guide policy improvements
- 8 regional infodays, 1 EU-wide policy learning event
Results
Through joint policy learning and shared experiences, partners will strengthen their territorial policies. They will focus on advancing regulatory alignment and climate resilience planning, highlighting the role of civil protection in climate governance. Additionally, they will address climate uncertainty, improve risk assessments, promote inclusive approaches to hazard management, and mobilize investments for resilient infrastructure.Budget
Total budget: 1,829,469.00 EUR
Vidzeme Planning Region: 164,831.00 EUR
Implementation period
01.04.2024.–30.06.2028.
Contacts
Eva Meijere
E-mail: eva.meijere@vidzeme.lv
Phone: +371 25665567
