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MISSION CE CLIMATE

Project overview

Climate Resilient Communities of Central Europe

Resilience to climate change can only be achieved when you look at all parts of the puzzle. Cross-sectoral approaches are needed but silo-thinking is still hard to overcome in central Europe. The MISSION CE CLIMATE project helped regions to better coordinate their responses to climate change. The partners activated citizens in pilot regions to contribute to newly introduced community climate missions and developed a climate resilience strategy 2030 including locally adapted action plans.

2,13m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

6

Countries

7

Regions

12

Partners

6

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

100%

About the project

Resilience to climate change required coordinated action across sectors, institutions and communities. MISSION CE CLIMATE helped regions in Central Europe align their responses to climate impacts. Project partners activated citizens in pilot regions, introduced Community Climate Resilience Missions and developed a joint 2030 Climate Resilience Strategy with locally adapted action plans and practical solutions. Central Europe faced many climate change challenges, including heat, drought, heavy precipitation and pressure on local water systems. MISSION CE CLIMATE addressed fragmented, sector-based responses by introducing a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach that placed local and regional authorities at the centre of climate resilience governance. The project supported communities across Central Europe in improving their ability to prepare for and respond to climate impacts. It built sustainable Community Climate Resilience Missions, strengthened local capacities and delivered an integrated strategy, local action plans, tools, training and pilot solutions. The approach was inspired by the European Commission’s Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. The project achieved four main results: 1. Climate resilience systems were established in partner communities through Community Climate Resilience Missions, supported by a joint 2030 Climate Resilience Strategy and locally tailored action plans. 2. Local and regional capacities to adapt to climate change were strengthened through new skills, tools, training and practical guidance. 3. Citizens were activated and supported to contribute to community climate resilience through awareness-raising, participation and capacity-building activities. 4. Pilot solutions were developed and tested to respond to local adaptation challenges in partner territories.

Project partnership

Project partners

Slovenija (SI)

Lead partner

E-institute, Institute for comprehensive development solutions

Address
Čučkova ulica 5
2250 Ptuj
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.ezavod.si

Project partner

Research Centre Business Informatics
Address
Hochschulstraße 1
6850 Dornbirn
Country
Austria (AT)
Web
https://www.fhv.at
Total partner budget
234,800 €
Address
Rathausplatz 2
6850 Dornbirn
Country
Austria (AT)
Web
https://www.dornbirn.at
Total partner budget
99,820 €
Address
Letna 9
04200 Kosice
Country
Slovakia (SK)
Web
www.tuke.sk
Total partner budget
182,700 €
Address
Trieda SNP 48/A
04011 Košice
Country
Slovakia (SK)
Web
https://www.kosice.sk
Total partner budget
156,800 €
Address
Via Santa Lucia 19
33013 Gemona del Friuli
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
www.ape.fvg.it
Total partner budget
245,000 €
Address
Viale Europa 26
33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
www.lignano.org
Total partner budget
100,001 €
Address
Savska cesta 163
10000 Zagreb
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
http://www.eihp.hr
Total partner budget
177,100 €
Address
Domovinskog rata 2
21000 Split
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
https://www.dalmacija.hr
Total partner budget
158,200 €
Address
Pobreška cesta 20
2000 Maribor
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
https://rra-podravje.si
Total partner budget
118,196 €
Address
Ulica heroja Staneta 1
2000 Maribor
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.maribor.si
Total partner budget
116,230 €
Address
Rommelstraße 1
76227 Karlsruhe
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
www.krumedia.com
Total partner budget
322,000 €

Roadmap

1

Shared Challange

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At the start of MISSION CE CLIMATE, climate action to limit global warming to 1.5 °C was not progressing fast enough to meet global climate targets. Global GHG emissions — greenhouse gas emissions — remained higher than in 2015, when the Paris Agreement was adopted. Even with existing national commitments, global warming was expected to exceed safe levels by the end of the century. This meant that societies and economies in all regions needed to prepare for unavoidable climate impacts. Communities had to strengthen their resilience-building and adaptation capacities so they could reduce risks, protect people and transform unsustainable systems.

2

Main Problem

Climate adaptation responses were often fragmented, incremental, sector-specific and unevenly distributed. This increased the risk of maladaptation and limited the ability of communities to respond effectively to climate change. This challenge was also highlighted in IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) AR6 — the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

3

Our Objective

MISSION CE CLIMATE helped overcome fragmented, sector-based climate responses by introducing a cross-sectoral collaboration approach. The project supported communities in Central Europe in building stronger adaptation and resilience capacities and in organising local action through Community Climate Resilience Missions.

4

Our Solutions

MISSION CE CLIMATE tested a practical model for community climate resilience in Central Europe. The project: - established Community Climate Resilience Missions in partner territories; -developed a joint 2030 Climate Resilience Strategy and locally adapted action plans; -strengthened community skills through training, tools and guidance; -involved citizens in local climate adaptation activities; -tested pilot solutions responding to local climate adaptation challenges; -shared practical resources through the Climate Resilience Platform.

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Pilot actions

Outputs

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Joint Strategy for Climate Resilient Communities of Central Europe

The Joint Strategy for Climate-Resilient Communities of Central Europe was developed through a transnational co-creation process with project partners and stakeholders. It set out objectives, measures, business models and financing mechanisms to support local transitions towards climate resilience by 2030. The strategy served as a shared framework for Community Climate Resilience Missions and locally adapted action plans.
Type of output: Strategies and action plans
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Climate Resilience Pilot Projects Implemented in Partner Territories

Pilot projects across the 6 Central European territories collaboratively developed and showcased innovative, climate-resilient solutions within Central European communities. The solutions in following five areas were tested within the pilots: how we govern for climate resilience, manage water, handle data, deal with urban heat island areas, and involve citizens in adaptation action. The initiatives were designed with transferability of solutions across communities beyond the project's geographical scope and Central Europe urban teritorries, making them easily replicable across the continent.
Type of output: Solutions
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Climate Resilience Solutions for CE Communities

The project produced practical guidance and tools to help communities start, finance and manage climate resilience initiatives. These resources supported local leaders, public authorities, stakeholders and citizens in turning climate adaptation ambitions into concrete action.
Type of output: Solutions
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Digital Climate Resilience Solution for Communities

The Digital Climate Resilience Solution for Communities brought together knowledge resources, guidance and a digital tool for monitoring climate change impacts in communities. The solution helped municipalities combine global and local observation data, assess climate risks and support evidence-based adaptation planning.
Type of output: Solutions
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Testing the feasibility of the introduction of a climate change digital monitoring solution

A digital solution for monitoring of climate change in communities was be co-designed by project partners and the members of the local Climate Resilience Missions in Dornbirn (AT), Košice (SK) and Pforzheim (DE). The use of the tool was be tested in the latter 3 cities, not only from a technical point of view, but also in terms of legal and administrative issues, as well as data availability and connection.
Type of output: Solutions

Project videos

Project documents

MISSION CE CLIMATE Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

MISSION CE CLIMATE TOOLS

Climate Resilience Platform This page offers valuable knowledge, resources, and tools to support citizens, communities, and city authorities in navigating climate challenges and building stronger climate resilience.

STRATEGY FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES OF CENTRAL EUROPE

MISSION CE CLIMATE

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Katerina Ivanovska
Phone: +38671393078

Finance Manager

Ksenija Napast
Phone: +38627943212

Communication Manager

Matjaz Gerl
Phone: +38641770676