Mission Project Article: Exploring Climate Resilience with REGILIENCE at EURESFO 2023

On 18-20 October, Portugal is set to host the 10^th anniversary of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO). Several EU Mission projects will attend and participate in discussions around climate resilience and climate change adaptation, including the co-organiser of the event REGILIENCE. Check out the article below from the REGILIENCE project about its involvement in this year’s event and what to expect from its presence.

During EURESFO 2023, REGILIENCE offers a range of engaging activities such as a workshop with regional authorities, an interactive session on maladaptation tools, a video show, and more. We extend a warm invitation to everyone, inviting you to join these activities and meet the REGILIENCE team. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in discussions surrounding climate resilience, climate change, and more. Where can you find us: 

1. What is Resilience in Practice: The Past and the Future? 

Date: October 18th Time: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM 

The impacts of climate change are becoming more frequent and intense, resulting in economic losses and environmental degradation - affecting the well-being of people across Europe. As the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change strives to bolster EU regions and local communities against the effects of climate change, understanding the evolution and future of resilience is paramount. 

In this session, organised by REGILIENCE in collaboration with other EU-funded projects supporting regions in crafting climate resilience pathways, we’ll explore two key questions: 

• How did European regions approach resilience from the past to the present? 

• What does the future of resilience in regions hold? 

This dynamic session will facilitate knowledge exchange on past and future resilience with regions and institutions in this domain. Through a World Café setup, participants can select topics for discussion in smaller groups. Later, participants can rotate between the topics and groups. 

The session’s key conclusions will be showcased at the REGILIENCE stand in the marketplace and shared across REGILIENCE’s social media channels. This session is part of the “Challenging Knowledge and Innovation: Accelerating a Resilient and Just Transformation” stream. 

Moderators: 

• Matthias Watzak, Project Manager, FEDARENE 

• Jen Heemann, Expert in local action for energy and climate, IEECP 

Speakers: 

• Tomislav Novosel, North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency 
• Miljenko Sedlar, Head of Climate/Assistant Managing Director, North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency 
• Javier Marzo Muñoz, Generalitat Valenciana 

• Cristina Coelho, Head of Office for Sustainable Development and Environmental Emergency, Setúbal Municipality 
• Chrysanthi Kiskini, Director, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA 
• Georgios PAPASTERGIOS, Head of Department (Resilience Office), Municipality of Thessaloniki 

2. The EURESFO23 Journey Has Started: Reflections on Day 1

Date: October 18th Time: 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM 

Join us for the closing reflection session on the first day of EURESFO 2023. Guido Schmidt, Senior Expert, Fresh Thoughts Consulting GmbH, and Technical Coordinator of REGILIENCE, and Jen Heemann, Expert in local action for energy and climate, IEECP, and Project Coordinator of REGILIENCE, will be among the main speakers. 

This plenary session aims to reflect on the topics discussed during the first day of EURESFO23, highlighting recurring critical messages from the various thematic streams. It provides an opportunity for all attendees to reflect on the outcomes of the first day, ensuring that key messages are highlighted for the Financing and Investment Forum on the following day. Any open questions from the day will be clearly articulated for moderators in subsequent sessions to address. 

3. Join Us at the 2023 edition of the EURESFO Marketplace

Visit the REGILIENCE stand at the marketplace during EURESFO 2023. Here, you’ll discover more about the Climate Adaptation Mission project tools developed by REGILIENCE, TransformAr, IMPETUS, and ARSINOE.

One notable tool is the maladaptation checklist, enabling users to self-assess the potential maladaptation risk in their planned adaptation actions based on selected risk factors. It helps identify areas where further action is needed to avoid maladaptation. 

If you wish to explore a specific project using the maladaptation tool with one of our team members, please reserve a spot by emailing info@regilience.eu. Alternatively, you’re welcome to drop by spontaneously. 

The marketplace sessions will be held on: 

• Day 1: October 18th – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM 
• Day 2: October 19th – 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM 
• Day 3: October 20th – 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 

We look forward to your participation in these exciting initiatives during EURESFO 2023. Together, let’s advance the discourse on climate resilience and climate change to create a more sustainable future.  

For further information, explore EURESFO 's event programme here

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The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.