Cities and regions across Europe are working in community to implement effective climate adaptation action. However, they need support to make this happen. That’s where the EU Policy Support Facility comes in. Recognising the importance of local action to climate adaptation and resilience, the European Commission launched this Policy Support Facility to assist local and regional authorities develop and implement adaptation strategies under the Covenant of Mayors – Europe.

The EU Policy Support Facility is supporting European cities and regions through interactive webinar series. First up is a series on “Fostering local just resilience”, taking place online on 22, 23 and 24 March.

The first session, “Navigating the EU policy and financial landscape”, will inform participants about how the new EU Policy Support Facility functions and its objectives, as well as its positioning within the framework of the latest European policies on climate change adaptation. The webinar will provide an overview of the financing and funding opportunities at the EU-level that can help cities and regions to put adaptation plans into action. Finally, it will act as a space for participants to exchange regarding their experiences and needs for climate adaptation funding. Attendees will have the opportunity to express their interests in receiving tailored support from national and international experts for future activities.