The goal of this matchmaking session was to facilitate the creation of partnerships that will draft compelling project proposals for the 2024 call of the EU Mission on Adaptation to climate change.  

The event focused on the topics 06-09, centered on demonstration projects that often include a wide range of actors such as universities, networks, public authorities, etc. For the demonstration projects, activities should take place in at least three regions/communities located in at least three EU Member States/Countries Associated with Horizon Europe. Proposals must also include three replicating regions/communities.   

• HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-06: Demonstration of approaches to improve bankability of solutions by design, addressing the co-benefits (mitigation and adaptation) to improve revenues streams​. 
• HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-07​: Demonstration of solutions specifically suited to rural areas and small/ medium size population local communities​. 
• HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-08​: Demonstration of approaches by regions and local authorities focused on increasing climate resilience of the most vulnerable social groups (just climate resilience)​
• HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-09​: Systemic and cross-sectoral solutions for climate resilience, tailored to the local needs of regions and local authorities​. 

Participants took part in engaging breakout sessions, designed to empower regions to present their climate adaptation challenges and seek out-of-the-box solutions. Meanwhile, R&I actors had the opportunity to scout for suitable demonstration sites, fostering a synergy that sparks innovation. 

To follow up on the discussions happened during the breakout session a registry of regions, outlining their project interests and challenges, is being developed and will be circulated within the Mission's network, streamlining the process of consortium formation and ensuring effective collaboration. 

Here below you can find the presentation shared during the event and the recording of the plenary session.