Welcome to the 2025 Edition of the RESIST Newsletter! As we enter the third year of the RESIST project, we are witnessing tangible results from our initiatives.
Welcome to the 2025 Edition of the RESIST Newsletter!
As we enter the third year of the RESIST project, we are witnessing tangible results from our initiatives. With the Transfer Plans now in motion, innovative climate adaptation solutions are being implemented across various regions, demonstrating their impact and scalability. The Digital Transition in Climate Change Adaptation event highlighted many of these breakthroughs, showcasing where and how RESIST innovations are making a difference.
We begin this year with a wealth of material to analyse, numerous results already in practice, and valuable knowledge being transferred to new regions. Our efforts in disaster resilience, media engagement, and technological advancements continue to gain momentum, reinforcing our commitment to building climate resilience across Europe. Stay informed and engaged with RESIST!
The RESIST Communications Team
RESIST VIDEOS: Watch Our New Animation
Our latest animation, Sharing Climate Solutions from Southern Europe, is now available! This engaging video showcases innovative climate resilience initiatives from Southern Europe, offering valuable insights and inspiring action.
The Media Insights Toolkit reinforces the crucial role of climate reporting in fostering disaster resilience and adaptation. At RESIST, we recognise that the media is not just a storyteller—it is a catalyst for change.
“Climate emergency reporting isn’t just journalism—it’s a public service. Our stories have the power to save lives.”
When journalists cover climate emergencies such as floods, wildfires, or heatwaves, they provide more than just information – they deliver potentially life-saving content that directly influences people’s decisions and actions. Climate journalism, therefore, plays a fundamental role in protecting communities and enhancing public safety.
The RESIST Project is engaged with communities across the Iberian Peninsula, from Central Portugal and Catalonia to Extremadura and Baixo Alentejo. RESIST’s sister project, Regions4Climate (R4C), is also working with communities in Castile and León and the Basque Country. Find out more about these initiatives in this article by REVOLVE.
ARGOS – Transforming Meteorological Emergency Management in Catalonia
In Catalonia, RESIST is implementing adaptation measures aimed at improving civil protection and enhancing Early Warning Systems (EWS). These measures address extreme weather events such as flash floods, forest fires, heatwaves, and droughts, all of which are intensified by climate change.
Watch: Digital Transition in Climate Change Adaptation
An insightful event showcasing the integration of digital technologies in climate adaptation strategies. This event marks the official launch of the RESIST Community of Interest, which aims to connect European regional and local ecosystems with digital solutions for climate resilience. This event also highlighted key results from the Transfer Plans, demonstrating how RESIST solutions are being applied and expanded to new regions.
As a part of the RESIST Project, Central Denmark Region – Regional Udvikling, Region Midtjylland participates as a demonstration area and in collaboration with partners such as Kystdirektoratet - Danish Coastal Authority, VIA University College, Aarhus University, and NIRAS, explores innovative ways to help communities adapt to climate challenges. Through pilot projects in Lemvig, Randers, Hedensted, and Horsens, the initiative is uncovering digital and practical solutions for tackling both sea-level rise and flooding from other sources. Written by Anna Bredal Elkjær from the Coastal Directorate in Denmark.
Transfer Plans: A key step for sustainable innovation
Transfer plans play a crucial role in the RESIST Project by bringing innovative solutions to regions tackling climate change adaptation CCA. These plans outline concrete actions to help stakeholders select the most valuable innovations, align with regional ecosystems, and prepare for effective implementation. Want to dive into the full plans submitted to the European Commission?
Webinar 3: EU Project Synergies – Lightning Talks from Fellow Initiatives + Matchmaking for Cross-Project Collaboration. This webinar aims to showcase EU-funded projects that align with PCP WISE objectives in water innovation, digitalisation, procurement, and more widely climate resilience and adaptation. April 17, 2025 - 10:00 to 11:30 - Online
The focus of NOCCA 2023 is on adaptation in cities and municipalities in the Nordic countries. What actions have been implemented and how, what has worked and what are the key learnings in the adaptation process. The event is a valuable venue for Nordic countries to exchange key learnings and to open the dialog on adaptation.
CEES 2025 – 3rd International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability. The International CEES conference aims to bring together construction, energy and environment researchers, engineers, planners, stakeholders and policy makers to address these challenges.
This conference will serve as a vibrant platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative solutions, sharing knowledge and best practices and fostering collaboration towards a climate-resilient society. It will bring together researchers, decision-makers, practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders to exchange research findings, innovative policy developments and solutions, and practical implementation experiences.
EURESFO acts as a unique exchange platform that brings together city representatives, experts, and stakeholders from local and regional institutions to discuss strategies, initiatives, and actions related to climate change adaptation, disaster management, and the cultivation of urban resilience. With this year’s edition focusing on accelerating resilience action, it will now be co-organised with the City of Rotterdam in 2025.
Stay connected with RESIST for the latest updates, innovative climate solutions, and upcoming events. Let’s continue building a more resilient and sustainable future together!
