Event resources
Watch here the full recording of the Baltic Sea Regional Forum.
Baltic Sea Regional Forum photos
Networking reception photos
About the Baltic Sea Regional Forum
EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change supports EU regions, cities, and local authorities in enhancing their resilience to climate change impacts.
Held over two half-days, the Baltic Sea Regional Forum had a special focus on the Baltic region and bring together regional and local leaders, Charter Signatories, policymakers, experts, and project practitioners to share best practices in climate adaptation and resilience.
The Forum included workshops designed to foster collaboration, share practical solutions, and co-create strategies tailored to the Baltic context. Participants engaged in discussions on key themes, including:
- Coastal resilience and sea-level rise
- Solutions for heat management
- Water security and drought management
- Urban greening and renaturing
It also highlighted financing, multi-level governance, and collaboration as key drivers of climate action, showcasing the achievements of regional and local authorities and Mission Projects
Pre-Forum programme, 17 November
On the afternoon of 17 November, participants attended site visits around Viimsi and Tallinn to discover some of the region's varied initiatives towards climate change adaptation and resilience. A networking reception was held that evening at the prestigious Teachers' House in Tallinn's old town.
Who attended?
We welcomed representatives from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, and northern Germany. This includes regional and local authorities, councils and municipalities, national authorities, Charter Signatories, Mission Projects, Friends of the Mission, National Contact Points, Member State Facilitators, and representatives from academia and industry.
Practical information
Monday 17 November 2025
- 14:00 - 17:00 EET: Site visits around Viimsi/Tallinn region. See the site visits page for more information.
- 19:00 - 21:00 EET: Networking reception – Teacher's House (Õpetajate Maja, Raekoja plats 14) in Tallinn Old Town. See the networking reception page for more information.
Tuesday 18 November 2025
- 09:00 - 14:00 EET: Baltic Sea Regional Forum for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change – Viimsi Artium, Randvere tee 20, Lubja, 74010 Harju maakond, Estonia.
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The 2025 Baltic Sea Regional Forum was co-organised by the European Commission, the Municipality of Viimsi, and the City of Tallinn.
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