Regions4Climate

Did you miss our webinar last week? 💻 Check out the recording here and learn more about the engagement of vulnerable groups in climate resilience! 🌳

As part of the EU Mission on Adaptation, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is preparing to become climate resilient by 2030. 🌍 At the heart of this effort is the City of Helsinki’s Climate Unit, which is developing innovative solutions such as green roofs tailored to Finland’s harsh winters and integrated approaches to green infrastructure and stormwater management. ❄️ We spoke with Kankaanpää Susanna, a project manager leading these efforts, about the city’s strategies, challenges, and vision for the future. 📖 Read more from our latest article here: https://lnkd.in/eM5E8_HD #ClimateResilience #Uusimaa #Helsinki #SustainableDevelopment #SmarterAdaptation #InnovationForClimate #GreenFuture Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki | VTT | Forum Virium Helsinki | Uudenmaan liitto | Demos Helsinki

🎥 Check out our latest video from our project partners in #Uusimaa, Finland! Heli Ponto, PhD from Forum Virium Helsinki and Heikki Kallasvaara from Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council (Uudenmaan liitto) dive into the crucial role the region of Uusimaa plays in building climate resilient communities within the #Regions4Climate project. 🌍 Discover how this region is spearheading transformative sustainability efforts and fostering community-centred strategies to build a 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 in the face of climate change. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gyXqiF2C #Sustainability #EUClimateAction #ResilientCommunities #RegionOfTheMonth VTT | Demos Helsinki

🚨 There's still time to register! Join us tomorrow for a thought-provoking webinar on Engaging Vulnerable Groups in Building Resilient Futures. Participants will gain insights into: ▶️ Building resilience in fragmented cities – Matías Barberis Rami (European Future Innovation System (EFIS) Centre/FUTURESILIENCE) ▶️ Intersectionality at the core of inclusive green policies – Sofia Strid (University of Gothenburg/ACCTING) ▶️ How to identify and engage vulnerable and marginalised groups – Johannes Klein (Demos Helsinki/Regions4Climate) 📅 Tuesday 10 December 🕙 10:00-11:00 am CET 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eYtiTJph

Introducing December’s #RegionOfTheMonth, Helsinki-Uusimaa, Finland! Located on the Baltic Sea coast of Southern Finland, the Helsinki-Uusimaa region is one of Europe’s fastest-growing areas, home to 1.7 million people and a hub for international competitiveness, research, and development. As part of the #SmarterAdaptation Challenge Suite, Uusimaa is leveraging innovative digital tools to bridge the gap between science, stakeholders, and policy. 💡📊 With a strong focus on data, the region is raising citizen awareness and driving smart adaptation to climate change. Stay tuned as Uusimaa sets an example for resilient urban growth! 🌍 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e_mQ7pXP #ClimateResilience #Uusimaa #SustainableDevelopment #SmarterAdaptation #InnovationForClimate #GreenFuture VTT | Forum Virium Helsinki | Uudenmaan liitto | Demos Helsinki

🌟 Our latest newsletter is here! In November, the #RegionOfTheMonth spotlight has been on the Basque Country! Read our latest edition for a summary of the month, taking a deeper look at the remarkable work underway in this #ResilientRegion. Stay tuned to find out which region will feature next... 👀 #Regions4Climate #R4C #SustainableNews #SmarterAdaptation AZTI | Zabala Innovation Europe | Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation | CARTIF | Junta de Castilla y León | Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco | Eusko Jaurlaritza - Gobierno Vasco

With 75% of its population living along the coastline, Euskadi is facing the increasing risks of sea-level rise and stronger wave action. To safeguard its shores, the Basque Government launched the Basque Climate Adaptation Mission, a bold initiative designed to create and test climate solutions that can serve as models for other regions. Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco is working hard to bring citizens into the decision-making process, transforming them into active participants. ekoetxea is leading educational initiatives to help locals understand the importance of climate adaptation. 🌍👥 Read the full article with contributions from Mª Mar Alonso Martín and Eva Montoya Pérez here: https://lnkd.in/e_uV4Wqd

Representatives from the Basque Country, South Aquitaine, Azores and Tuscany regions came together for a series of meetings and events during the week of October 21st. During this week, #Regions4Climate had: 📍 A site visit where we toured the sand dunes of Zarautz and Orio alongside representatives from the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the Orio municipality, AZTI, and the Tuscany region. 🤝 Discussions on regional commonalities and cross-border collaboration 📢 An Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco event where we presented case studies, including work in Tuscany 🔍 Technical discussions on modeling and monitoring approaches 🏆 Strong participation at the UHINAK conference, with 3 oral presentations and 1 extended abstract published. The open dialogue and knowledge exchange will undoubtedly strengthen the collaborative efforts across the regions. We look forward to building on the momentum from this visit. Regione Toscana Communauté Pays Basque Fundo Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia (FRCT) Universidade dos Açores

🎥 Have you seen our new video from our partners in the #BasqueCountry! Laura Gutierrez, from Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco - a Public Environmental Management Society of the Basque Government, discusses the work the region is doing to build climate resilience, their key priorities and the barriers they’ve encountered on the way. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/efD3egvv #Sustainability #EUClimateAction #ResilientCommunities #RegionOfTheMonth

This month, #Regions4Climate partners visited pilot sites in the Basque Country and South Aquitaine to tackle coastal climate challenges. Whilst in Bilbao, we hosted a session where the Basque Country, Azores, South Aquitaine, and Tuscany shared insights from our project. Read more and download insightful documents from the session here: https://lnkd.in/eTaaMghq Regione Toscana Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco Universidade dos Açores Communauté Pays Basque