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

As Europe faces growing climate risks including heatwaves, flooding, droughts, and wildfires, the Fifth Forum will present practical examples of successful, replicable and scalable adaptation measures being applied by regions and cities across Europe. It will delve into the innovative tools and approaches being developed through Mission projects for strengthening resilience.

In workshop sessions, participants will learn together and co-create solutions to specific challenges affecting their regions and communities. The Forum will offer rich opportunities for networking and collaboration, bringing together stakeholders from across sectors and governance levels to share knowledge and build partnerships.

The 2026 Mission Forum is co-organised by the European Commission and the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Programme

Go to the Programme page to see the full provisional programme.

Registration

Go to the Register page to register your interest in attending. Options for both in-person and online attendance are available. The deadline for registrations is Friday 30th April 2026. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to you as soon as possible.  

Pre-Forum programme - 27 May

On the morning of 27 May, participants will have the chance to join site visits around Nicosia, offering first-hand insight into the region’s diverse initiatives for climate change adaptation and resilience. Please indicate your preferred site visit when registering. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. For more information on the visits, go to the site visits page.

In the afternoon of 27 May, the Mission’s Community of Practice is invited to take part in a pre‑Forum workshop. This interactive session will provide a collaborative environment for exchanging experiences, discussing shared challenges and needs, and gaining practical tools and solutions. Please specify if you wish to attend when registering. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. For more information, go to the workshop page.

An evening reception will be held at a venue to be confirmed, and all participants are invited to attend for an evening of socialising, food and drinks. Visit the Evening Reception page for more information.

Practical information

Wednesday 27 May 2026 

• Morning (various times): Site visits around Nicosia. See the site visits page.
• Afternoon (times TBC): Pre-Forum Workshop for the Community of Practice. See the workshop page.
• 19:00 - 21:00 EET: Evening reception. See the evening reception page.

Thursday 28 May 2026

• 09:00 - 18:30 EET: Fifth Forum for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change – European University Cyprus, 6 Diogenes Street, Engomi, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus.

Language: The Forum will be held in English. 

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