The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change 

The Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change supports EU regions, cities and local authorities in their efforts to build resilience against the impacts of climate change.

The annual Forum is a major governance element of the Mission, convening national, regional and local authorities, European institutions, Charter Signatories, and Friends of the Mission. It is an opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views, allowing for the identification of successes and challenges, and shaping the future direction of the Mission. The event also showcases regional initiatives on adaptation and promotes dialogue between the community of participants.

To make meaningful recommendations on the future direction of the Mission, we are eager to have an in-depth exchange of views on climate adaptation in Europe, the success factors of the Mission, and how to best address the challenges experienced by regions and communities in becoming climate resilient.

The 2024 Mission Forum was co-organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.   

Programme

Please see the programme at this link.

Recording

The recording can be watched here.

Site Visits on 22 May 2024

On 22 May, the day before the Forum, there were organised site visits to the three Belgian regions – Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels – to explore regional initiatives towards climate change adaptation and resilience. When registering for the Forum, please specify which site visit you wish to attend. See here for more information.

Pre-forum networking event on 22 May 2024

On the evening of 22 May, attendees were invited to join us for an evening of socialising, food, and drinks at the pre-forum networking event in the historic Town Hall of Saint Gilles. See here for more information.

Practical information 

Location: Brussels, Belgium and online.

Time and date:

• 22 May, throughout the day: site visits in Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia. Various times and locations. See here for more information.
• 22 May, 19:00 - 21:00 CEST: pre-forum networking event. Town Hall of Saint Gilles, Place Maurice van Meenen 39, 1060 Brussels, Belgium. See here for more information.
• 23 May, 09:00 - 18:00 CEST: Third Forum for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. BEL Brussels, Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels, Belgium and online.

Language:

The Forum will be held in English.

#MissionForum24

We very much hope that you will join us for this important event.

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