Resources

Meet the Regions and Local Authorities

Get the full list of 311 regional and local authorities that have signed the Mission Charter, thereby committing to strive towards climate resilience by 2030 by boosting regional and local adaptation efforts to reach their adaptation goals.

Analysis of information provided by the signatories of the charter of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.

Provides information on the profile of the Charter Signatories, the climate change impacts experienced by individual regions, existing adaptation measures, and the challenges faced when implementing them.

First Forum of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.

A summary of the first Forum of the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change. It brought together a variety of stakeholders to take stock, identify issues, provide direction, and define the path ahead for the Mission.

Stakeholder and Citizen Engagement in Climate Adaptation: A DIY Manual.

Do it yourself (DIY) manual for mobilising and engaging stakeholders and citizens in climate change adaptation planning and implementation.

Findings from the survey on the Needs of the Mission Charter Signatories to implement climate change adaptation

A summary of Charter Signatories' responses to two initial surveys. The first focused on the types of impacts and status in the adaptation process and the second focused on the support needed by the signatories to adapt to climate change.

Part 1: Assessing Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities (Climate Risk Assessment): A DIY Manual

This DIY manual explains how to carry out a climate risk assessment, which will underpin the development of your regional or local authority's climate adaptation plan or strategy.

Part 2: Climate Risk Assessment Guide templates in Microsoft Excel format

Download the templates and examples from the Climate Risk Assessment Guide directly in Microsoft Excel format

Mission Adaptation Webinar Series

A lunchtime webinar series covering climate adaptation topics to support European regions and communities in better understanding, preparing for, and managing climate risks and opportunities.​

These events aim to increase awareness and understanding of climate risks and solutions among local and regional authorities to improve their risk reduction and resilience building.

Funding and Financing Guide: Supporting Regional Climate Adaptation

To aid your understanding, the guide introduces diverse funding and financing options, such as grants, PPPs, crowdfunding, and philanthropic funds, each explained with benefits for informed decision-making. It reveals paths to financial resources and imparts insights on enhancing preparedness before seeking funding or financing.

Final Report of the Working Group on Finance of the Mission Board of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change

The report aims to provide recommendations on how private or blended (private and public) financing can be secured for projects

addressing local adaptation to climate change by local and regional authorities.