Baltic Regional Forum for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
17–18 November, Viimsi, Estonia
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Programme

Monday 17 November 2025

Between 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  

Baltic Forum for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change

Location: Viimsi Artium, Randvere tee 20, Lubja, 74010 Harju maakond, Estonia.

08:30-09:00Registration and networking 
09:00-09:10

Opening

  • Welcome and housekeeping from Master of Ceremonies
  • Elina Bardram, Mission Manager, Director, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission
09:10-10:10

Panel: Adaptation in the Baltic Region 
Focus: Address growing climate risks in the regions and financial solutions

Moderated by Elina Bardram, Mission Manager, Director, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission 

  • Siret Talve, Member of the Mission Board
  • Tallinn's city representative
  • Viimsi municipality representative
  • Committee of the Regions representative
  • URBREATH Mission project in the region
  • Urban Storm project in Viimsi
  • Audience Q&A
10:10-11:40 

Workshops 

Five thematic breakout rooms. Each will focus on one of the following themes:

  1. Coastal resilience and sea-level rise
  2. Solutions for heat management
  3. Water security and drought management

Each breakout room will start with one Mission Project presenting concrete solutions. Discussions will then be moderated 

11:40-12:10Coffee and networking 
12:10-12:30 

Conclusion of Workshops 

Plenary summary by group representatives and discussion.

12:30-13:00Launch of REGILIENCE+ and National Adaptation Hubs
13:00-14:00Networking lunch