Programme | EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change Forums

Monday 23 November 2026

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

Tuesday 24 November 2026

Fifth Forum for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.
Location: Dublin Royal Convention Centre, 1 Le Pole Square, Ship Street Great, 8 Dublin, D08 E6PD, Ireland

This preliminary programme is subject to change.

08:30-09:00	Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00-09:30	Welcoming words Representative of the European Commission Additional speakers to be announced
09:30-09:45	Lightening talk Speaker to be announced
09:45-11:00	PANEL 1: Shaping European Climate Resilience: Bridging Governance, Sectors, and Finance Focus: how can the Mission support a coherent and integrated approach to climate resilience across governance levels, sectors, and tools. Moderated by Elina Bardram, Mission Manager, Director, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission Eva Jensen, European Environmental Agency Moyagh Mursdock, Insurance Ireland David Krings, North Rhine Westphalia Jillian Mahon, Climate Change Advisory Council, Ireland Carmen Antuna, Regions4Climate (R4C) Concluding Q&A and interactive discussion.
11:00-11:30	Coffee break
11:30-13:00	WORKSHOP 1: Our greatest achievements Goal: learn of the actions and experiences of Mission participants and the measures implemented by different cities, regions, and Mission Projects. Five thematic breakout sessions: Tools Ecosystems and Nature-Based Solutions Coastal Protection Financing Risks & Planning
13:00-14:15	Networking Lunch
14:15-14:30	Conclusion of Workshop 1: Our greatest achievements Plenary summary by group representatives and discussion
14:30-15:30	PANEL 2: Accelerating Resilience in Cities and Regions: Testing, Scaling, and Delivering Climate Solutions Focus: how can research and innovation accelerate the deployment of adaptation solutions across cities and regions facing floods, storms, and rising seas? Moderated by Connie Hedegaard, Chair of the Mission Board. Dr. Eimear Cotter, Environmental Protection Agency Ireland Simos Malamis, Mission Project CARDIMED Vilija Balionyte-Merle, Mission Project RESIST David Bohan, Mission Project TRANSFORM James Callery, Wicklow County Council, Ireland Kieran McCarthy, Cork City Council, Ireland Concluding Q&A and interactive discussion.
15:30-16:00	Coffee break
16:00-17:15	WORKSHOP 2: Innovation & competitiveness Focus: learn from the achievements and adaptation solutions of regions in Mission projects. Five thematic breakout sessions: Tools Ecosystems and Nature-Based Solutions Water resilience Just Resilience Soils, Land Use and Food Systems
17:15-17:30	Conclusion of Workshop 2: Innovation & competitiveness Plenary summary by group representatives and discussion
17:30-17:45	Key takeaways and future challenges Takeaways by representatives of the European Commission