Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt)
https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission
The Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt) provides central support for the goals of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. It supports regions and local authorities to plan and develop their adaptation pathways by providing direct technical assistance to Mission Charter signatories, facilitating a Community of Practice, identifying financial support, sharing best practices, engaging and mobilising citizens stakeholders, and monitoring and reporting on the progress made.
ClimaGen Project
ClimaGen Project helps cities adapt to the challenges of climate change. Nine European cities — Belgrade, Gdańsk, Tartu, Turin, Trondheim, Cluj-Napoca, Eindhoven, Gernika, and Thessaloníki — are working together to strengthen resilience and build more connected communities.
A key goal of the project in Tartu is to improve the quality and functionality of green spaces. By making these areas more climate-resilient, the project also creates new opportunities for local residents to enjoy and use natural areas as vibrant parts of everyday life.
URBREATH
URBREATH aims to develop and replicate an urban revitalization methodology focused on community participation and greening initiatives. Supported by advanced technologies, the project will test local digital twins, AI, and social innovation techniques.
European cities and regions face major social challenges due to global geopolitical, economical, climate and other changes. Climate Change, demographic and socio-economic factors strain the very essence of our society and the resilience of the infrastructure that supports it. Extreme weather events (e.g., floods, droughts, heatwaves) are increasing in both intensity and frequency of occurrence, and the growing consensus is that this is largely due to climate change. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to these events because of the concentration of people and facilities they combine.
URBREATH is about reimagining urban living, where concrete jungles give way to lush green havens. By weaving nature into the fabric of our cities, from expansive green roofs to vibrant urban forests and thriving wetlands,the project aims to combat the urban heat island effect, mitigate flood risks, and purify our air. But URBREATH goes beyond just planting trees and creating green spaces. Through the engagement of local communities, the utilisation of Local Digital Twins, and the application of AI technologies, URBREATH is setting the stage for a new era of urban planning. A collaborative effort involving leading researchers, urban planners, policymakers, and tech innovators, this project seeks to harness the full potential of nature-based solutions (NBS) across diverse climate zones, each facing unique climate challenges. By doing so, URBREATH not only aims to make our cities more livable and inclusive but also sets a blueprint for how urban areas can be at the heart of combating climate change, turning our greatest vulnerability into our strongest defense
The extended list of the consortium members include:
• RTOs and Universities: Polytechnic University of Milan, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, University of Stuttgart, Tallinn University of Technology, Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, VITO, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
• Public Agencies: Digital Flanders Agency
• Large Enterprises: Engineering, Municipia, Deda Next
• Small and Medium Enterprises: Athens Technology Center, virtualcitySYSTEM, Urbasofia, Diadikasia Business Consultants, Latitudo 40, South Pole, Telesto, EXUS Software, Traza, Dark Matters Lab
• Non-profit Organisations and Networks: Open and Agile Smart Cities, Climate Alliance, Climate Research Foundation, Basurama, BLOXHUB
• Frontrunner Cities: Madrid, Leuven, Tallinn, Cluj-Napoca
• Follower Cities: Parma, Athens, Aarhus, Kajaani, Pilsen