On Thursday, September 11, the EU-funded project TransformAr held its final event, marking the conclusion of four years of project implementation and innovation.
As a close partner, REGILIENCE was represented at the event by FEDARENE, highlighting how collaboration within the project cluster—TransformAr, IMPETUS, ARSINOE, and REGILIENCE—has accelerated progress on climate adaptation and resilience across Europe. Together, these projects have empowered regional and local changemakers by developing tools and solutions, and by sharing case studies and best practices to address financial, regulatory, and institutional barriers to adaptation.
European perspectives on resilience
The event opened with key interventions from European policymakers and project leaders.
Prisca Haemers, Policy Officer for the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, outlined the future of the Adaptation Mission and upcoming calls. She highlighted the Commission’s growing use of the term resilience rather than adaptation, encouraging projects to align with this evolving narrative. Haemers also stressed the importance of engaging authorities to showcase the added value of the Mission and its impact at regional and local levels, thereby strengthening the case for maintaining dedicated support within the Multiannual Financial Framework.
REGILIENCE supports regional dialogue
A central feature of the event was the panel discussion “Transformational adaptation in action: regional feedback, replication potential, and remaining gaps,” moderated by Nadège Seguel from FEDARENE, representing REGILIENCE. The panel brought together perspectives from across Europe, including Manuel García Tasende (Galician demonstrator, Regional Ministry of the Sea, Galicia), Milo Pinna (Sardinian demonstrator, Municipality of Terralba), Asbjørn Tufto (Norwegian replicator, Municipality of Gjøvik), and Henrieta Kiralvargova (Agency for the Support of Regional Development Košice, Slovakia).
Speakers shared how climate change is already affecting their regions (through heatwaves, floods, and coastal changes) and highlighted practical lessons for building resilience. Key points included the need for reliable data to guide decisions, fostering stronger connections between citizens and local authorities, adapting project narratives to local contexts, raising public awareness with government support, and maintaining ongoing dialogue among stakeholders.
REGILIENCE Quick Guides in the spotlight
REGILIENCE’s contribution to the final event was not only through moderating discussions but also by showcasing practical tools for regional and local authorities. The project’s Quick Guides were presented during a poster exhibition, providing clear, actionable insights on how to prepare for and respond to climate risks. Developed in collaboration with IMPETUS, ARSINOE and TransformAr, each guide focuses on a specific hazard and presents information in engaging, user-friendly formats, including infographics, checklists, case studies, and key resources.
Covering hazards such as flash floods, river floods, droughts, storms, heatwaves, coastal floods, ice and snow, and wildfires, the Quick Guides are available in 10 languages. By showcasing these resources, REGILIENCE highlighted not only its tangible contributions across Europe but also the collaborative achievements with sister projects, demonstrating how coordinated efforts create greater impact.
