Demonstrating transformative solutions to increase cross-border climate resilience

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Opens for applications on 2027-02-09. A European Commission call for proposals. Expected Outcome: In support to the implementation of the EU Adaptation Strategy, the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and the EU Preparedness Union Strategy and contributing to the upcoming European Climate Action Plan, project results are expected to improve adaptative capacities of European internal border regional and local authorities, allowing them to jointly address with their neighbours the pressing climate risks. Projects results should contribute to all of the following outcomes: Climate resilience solutions for cross-border risks have been developed and demonstrated. This includes social, governance or nature-based solutions. Regional and local authorities from each side of country borders are better prepared to withstand jointly the impacts of climate change, including systemic risks and cascading effects. National, regional and local authorities are taking on shared responsibilities and are actively involved in the development and testing of innovative solutions to deal with cross-border climate risks. Scope: Rationale Cross-border risks [1] and cooperation are crucial in the European Union, where 37.5% of the EU population lives in border areas, spanning 38

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Usually organisations in EU member states and associated countries, often in a consortium. Some calls are open to partners from other countries. Check the call conditions.

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