CLIMATEFIT_HEU

🌍 Webinar alert! Bridging the adaptation finance gap 🌍 We’re excited to share that the CLIMATEFIT_HEU project will join the final webinar of the TransformAr series, organized by CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici in collaboration with Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climate Change (MIP4Adapt) and the Green Deal Support Office (GDSO). Join us on 7 November, 10:00-12:00 CEST to explore innovative tools and solutions for unlocking financing sources and investments to advance climate resilience. 💡 📅 Event: Bridging the adaptation finance gap: how to unlock financing sources and investments for climate resilience 🎤 Speakers: Insights from the European Investment Bank, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, CLIMATEFIT, and more! 📌 Highlights: - Explore bankability criteria for adaptation projects. - Learn how to design local investment strategies. - Discover the role of the insurance sector.   📝 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8Na36sF   Join us for an engaging session aimed at policymakers, practitioners, and all involved in climate adaptation finance. Let’s work together to bridge the adaptation finance gap! 🌱💼 #ClimateResilience #AdaptationFinance #TransformArProject #ClimateFitProject #GreenDealEU

🤝 Meet our partners 🤝 🌍 The city of Genk, home to over 67,900 residents and spanning 88 km², has a unique urban structure shaped by its late 20th-century development around coal mine sites. This polycentric city, embedded in the landscape, faces challenges such as the reduction of green spaces due to ongoing urban developments. In response, Genk is actively implementing climate adaptation projects to reshape its urban environment. Two of the city's most notable initiatives include: - The redevelopment of the main city square, transforming it from a predominantly paved area into a green urban space. - The re-naturalisation of the Stiemer valley, which runs through the city, enhancing both ecological and urban resilience. Additionally, the ongoing Genk Verruimt research explores how to manage predicted urban growth, demographic shifts, and mobility while improving the quality and size of open spaces. The research treats these as complementary aspects of a climate-resilient urban fabric, focusing on strategies to integrate climate adaptation measures within private developments to ensure city-wide impact. 🎯 In CLIMATEFIT, Genk represents the Belgium planner case study, showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable urban development and climate adaptation. 🌱 Join us in our mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for the city of Genk and beyond! 🌍💼🌱 🌍💼🌱 #CLIMATEFIT #ClimateFinance #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MissionClimateAdaptation World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF) | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Enviros Group | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🌟 New result out! 🌟 📢 We are excited to share that we have conducted in-depth research on 20 international best practices of innovative Adaptation Funding and Financing Solutions. Each case provides an inspirational example of successfully raising financial resources for climate adaptation or other climate measures 🌍 Our analysis covered: 🔍 Local context 🔍 Governance and organizational structure 🔍 Business and financial models 🔍 Successes and limitations 🔍 Conditions for transferability In the coming weeks, we'll be taking a closer look at each of these best practices 💡 Download now the complete best practice reports and the methodology report on our website from the page "Knowledge center" (https://lnkd.in/es37C6dn) 🌍💼🌱 #CLIMATEFIT #ClimateFinance #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MissionClimateAdaptation World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF) | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group |ENVIROS, s.r.o. | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🤝 Meet our partners 🤝 🌍 Strasbourg Eurometropolis is the local authority for the Strasbourg metropolitan area in France, situated close to the German border. Covering 33 municipalities and home to around 500,000 inhabitants over 340 km², Strasbourg Eurometropolis has been at the forefront of climate action. In 2020, the Eurometropolis affirmed its commitment to climate action by signing a statement on climate urgency. The city is particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures and flood risks, followed by the proliferation of invasive species and soil shrinkage-swelling. To address these issues, Strasbourg is implementing sustainable urban planning initiatives such as nature-based solutions that simultaneously reduce flood risks (e.g., through improved rainwater infiltration) and enhance overall quality of life by mitigating heat islands and promoting social and environmental justice. 🎯 In CLIMATEFIT, Strasbourg Eurometropolis, alongside the Agence du Climat, represents the French leader case study, showcasing innovative strategies in climate adaptation and sustainable urban planning. 🌐 Access our website to learn more about Strasbourg Eurometropolis and what they do in the project 🌱💼🌍 #CLIMATEFIT #ClimateFinance #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MissionClimateAdaptation World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF) | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Enviros Group | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🌍🇮🇳🇵🇭 Are you considering applying to the Lab for the 2025 cycle? 🗓️ Join us on October 16 at 9 am GMT for an upcoming webinar aimed at these 3 programs to discuss the application process, selection criteria, and the Lab process. We will also be holding three additional webinars in English, Spanish, and Portuguese on the 2025 Call for Ideas: Global Program: October 16, 12 PM EST Latin America and the Caribbean (in Spanish): October 18, 12 PM EST Brazil Program (in Portuguese): October 17, 3 PM BRT 📝 Register today: https://lnkd.in/dTZcCr7f

🤝 Meet our partners 🤝 🌍 The Department of Environment and Spatial Development (DESD) of the Flemish Government operates from an economic, ecological, and social perspective, focusing on increasing environmental quality through soil, land and spatial use, reducing pollution and nuisance, enhancing climate adaptation, ensuring and improving animal welfare, and promoting the sustainable use of resources. In doing so, DESD contributes to biodiversity, climate mitigation, sustainable material use, sustainable mobility and agriculture, a green and circular economy, a sustainable energy system, and cultural heritage. DESD plays a policy-supporting and coordinating role, ensuring alignment between policy preparation, implementation, enforcement, monitoring, and evaluation. 🎯 In CLIMATEFIT, DESD represents the Flanders region as the Belgian leader case study. They will also contribute to all work packages throughout the project, ensuring comprehensive support and expertise. 🌐 Access our website to learn more about DESD and what they do in the project 👉 DESD – ClimateFit (https://lnkd.in/eSSknDRU) 🌱💼🌍 #CLIMATEFIT #ClimateFinance #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MissionClimateAdaptation World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF) | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Enviros Group | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

📢 I'm happy to share the release of the 2024 State of Cities Climate Finance Report! 🏙 Cities are at the forefront of the climate transition, yet they need substantially more investment to meet their climate targets. With over half the world's population currently living in urban areas and that number expected to rise to 70% by 2050, the urgency to act is clear. 📊 The report reveals that annual urban climate finance needs to increase fivefold to stay on track for a 1.5°C pathway. This presents a significant opportunity to invest in low-emission, resilient infrastructure, but also highlights key challenges that we must address to unlock this potential. 🌍 With detailed insights into global urban climate finance needs, the report underscores the importance of Commitment, Collaboration, Capacity Building, and Capital Mobilization. These are the keys to ensuring cities lead the global climate transition. 🌱 The time for action is now. Let’s turn these insights into impactful change and work together to close the urban climate finance gap. A huge congratulations to the incredible Climate Policy Initiative/Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) team behind this report: Jessie Press-Williams, Priscilla Negreiros, Chavi Meattle, Hamza A., Arthur Vieira, José Eduardo Díaz Azcúnaga, Ben Melling, Costanza Strinati, Angel Jacob, Pauline Baudry, Angela Pavuk. Your hard work and dedication made this possible! 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g8xvB6hZ #UrbanClimateFinance #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #GreenInvestment #NetZero2050 #CCFLA #4CUrbanAgenda

🤝 Wrapping up the CLIMATEFIT Consortium Meeting in Antwerp 🤝 The final day of our 3rd CLIMATEFIT_HEU Consortium Meeting began with a hands-on Train-the-Trainer (T-o-T) workshop, where Enviros Group presented the methodology for capacity-building activities tailored for Public Authorities (PAs). This session was an excellent opportunity to gather valuable insights from our partners and refine our approach to better meet the needs of local territories. Following the T-o-T, the session continued with two dedicated workshops led by Euroquality - Tinexta Group and World Climate Foundation focused on enhancing project management and fostering better collaboration between all consortium members, ensuring that we have a solid framework for achieving our project goals. 🔜 What’s next? - Continued development of investment strategies and capacity-building initiatives for our partners. - Strengthening efforts in identifying and engaging financial stakeholders to support climate adaptation projects. A special thank you to the Universiteit Antwerpen for hosting us and providing an excellent environment for these productive exchanges. We look forward to continuing our journey together and building on the progress we have made! 🌍💼 #CLIMATEFIT #InvestmentStrategies #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateFinance #HorizonEU #EUMissions #MissionClimateAdaptation   World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF) | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Enviros Group | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🔄 Building robust investment strategies: WP2/WP3 session 🔄 For the day 2 of the third CLIMATEFIT_HEU consortium meeting in Antwerpen, the afternoon began with presentations on the progress of investment strategies and engagement with Financial Institutions and Entities (FIEs). This included: 📈 Results from the June workshop with public authorities (Actierra) 🎓 Overview of the FIE training program (Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF)) 📋 FIE engagement strategy (Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei) 🔎 Methodology for Investment Strategies and Plans (CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici/SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute) 🗓️ Progress update from Flanders (Departement Omgeving) 💡 The session continued with an interactive workshop on Investment Strategy development to discuss methodologies for aligning IS with local needs. The workshop provided critical input to refine investment approaches and strategies across case study regions. #InvestmentStrategies #ClimateFinance #Innovation #CLIMATEFIT #ClimateAdaptation #HorizonEU #EUMissions #MissionClimateAdaptation World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile (ItaSIF) | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Enviros Group | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🌍 Engaging stakeholders for climate adaptation: Local Resilience Taskforces (LRTs) 🌍 During today’s morning session of the third CLIMATEFIT_HEU consortium meeting, partners gathered to discuss the progress and implementation of Local Resilience Taskforces (LRTs) as part of the project. By creating dialogue spaces for public authorities and financial institutions, LRTs play a crucial role in ensuring stakeholder engagement across territories and supporting the deployment of social innovation for climate adaptation 🗣️ Key highlights of the session: 🔹 In 2024, the LRT concept and model design were developed by Ramboll in collaboration with Actierra. This included defining the role and structure of LRTs, which will be officially launched by the end of the year. 🔹 Participants took part in group workshops and an open discussion to identify challenges, opportunities, and concrete actions for LRTs. Key topics included creating investment strategies, identification of bankable adaptation project, overcoming barriers to stakeholder engagement, and designing effective capacity-building activities. 🔹 The session set the foundation for continued development of LRTs, with a focus on strengthening engagement strategies and addressing local needs. Stay tuned for more updates on how we are strengthening local resilience and creating impactful change! 💡 #ClimateAdaptation #LocalResilience #CapacityBuilding #CLIMATEFIT #ClimateAdaptation #HorizonEU #EUMissions #MissionClimateAdaptation World Climate Foundation | Research Group for Urban Development - University of Antwerp | SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | ICLEI Europe | Actierra | SustainAdvisory Srl | Ramboll | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Enviros Group | Ambiente Italia S.r.l. | Agency ENERGAP | AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto | Alba Local Energy Agency - ALEA | Diputación Provincial de Ávila | Agence du climat, le guichet des solutions | COMUNE DI BRESCIA | Departement Omgeving | Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Municipiul Alba Iulia | Stad Genk | Paris Europlace | Fondul Roman pentru Eficienta Energiei | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency