Conference

Engaging Stakeholders in Regional Climate Adaptation Action

FEDARENE teamed up with REGILIENCE to bring a session on stakeholders’ engagement in climate adaptation at the annual European Climate Pact event on 19 March 2025.

The 19 March 2025 from 09:30 to 11:00 Brussels time

Engaging Stakeholders in Regional Climate Adaptation Action

Venue: Charlemagne building, Rue de la Loi 170, 1040 Brussels and Online

Date: 19 March, 9:30-11:00

FEDARENE invites you to an interactive session on Engaging Stakeholders in Regional Climate Adaptation Action. This event organised as a part of European Climate Pact annual event will explore ways to involve stakeholders in developing and implementing climate adaptation strategies.

The session will open with a keynote speech by a Climate Pact Ambassador, emphasising the significance of stakeholder engagement. This will be followed by key takeaways from EU Mission Adaptation projects, Impetus, Arsinoe, and TransformAr

A panel discussion featuring experts from the projects will provide regional perspectives on engaging stakeholders from agricultural and urban areas an on conducting citizen surveys. As a conclusion, overarching policy recommendations will be presented to better shape climate-resilient pathways based on project learnings.

This session is designed for policymakers, regional authorities, climate practitioners, and researchers involved in local and regional climate adaptation efforts. Participants will gain practical tools, strategies, and inspiration to mobilize stakeholders effectively.

Join us on 19 March 2025 at the Charlemagne Building in Brussels or online to engage with experts, share insights, and contribute to building resilient communities across Europe.


Agenda

Welcome and introductionNadège Seguel, FEDARENE
Keynote speech from Climate Pact Ambassador: Importance of stakeholder and citizen engagement in climate adaptationElena Lopez Gunn, Icatalist
Keynote speeches from EU Mission Adaptation projects: Key takeaways from regional experiencesEvridiki Pavlidi, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – TransformAr  
Konstantinos Dellis, AE4RIA – Impetus
Marco Dettori, Agris – ARSINOE
Panel discussion: Regional perspectives on engaging stakeholders and citizens in climate adaptation planning and implementation  Moderator:
Nadège Seguel, FEDARENE

Panel:
Konstantinos Dellis, AE4RIA – Impetus
Marco Dettori, Agris – ARSINOE
Evridiki Pavlidi, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – TransformAr
Q&ADiana Prsancova, FEDARENE
Policy recommendations on stakeholder engagement in climate adaptation and resilience: Key lessons from projects shaping climate-resilient pathwaysREGILIENCE (TBC)
Conclusions and closing remarksElena Lopez Gunn, Icatalist