Opening plenary – Europe facing the challenge of adaptation: where are we at?
Opening plenary organised by Climate Chance.
10:00 12:30
Climate Chance Europe Africa 2025 Summit
Programme
2 days: 30 workshops, 7 plenaries, Pitch Corner, activities, and side events
Pitch Corner
Continuous presentation of projects and innovations.
14:00 17:30Nature-based solutions: an opportunity for adaptation
Co-organised by the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) and Climate Chance.
14:00 15:30Europe at +4°: can scientists explain it?
Organised by Climate Chance
14:00 15:30Sharing water and avoiding conflict
Organised by Climate Chance
14:00 15:30Urban planning for climate adpation at local level
Co-organised by the French network of urban planning agencies (FNAU)
14:00 15:30Transformational adaptation of EU cities and regions
Co-organised by ICLEI Europe
14:00 15:30Adapting public transport in Europe
Co-organised by the French Union of Public Transport and Railways (UTPF)
14:00 15:30Strengthening decentralised cooperation for adaptation
Co-organised by Cités Unies France et Platforma.
14:00 15:30How to accelerate the adaptation of the building & construction sector?
Co-organised by Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) and Observatoire de l'Immobilier Durable (OID)
16:00 17:30Adapting public transport in Africa
Co-organised by CODATU.
16:00 17:30Enhancing urban-rural linkages for resilient food systems
Co-organised by ICLEI Europe.
16:00 17:30Living with Flooding: Preventing and Taking Action
Organised by Climate Chance.
16:00 17:30Health and adaptation: the One Health approach
Co-organised by the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD), the French network of urban planning agencies (FNAU) and t...
16:00 17:30Building vulnerability diagnostics
Co-organised by Cerema
16:00 17:30Adapting our energy systems to climate change
Organised by Climate Chance
16:00 17:30
Adapting social housing
Co-organised by the Social Union for Housing (USH)
09:00 10:30Citizen engagement for adaptation
Co-organised by Missions Publiques
09:00 10:30Living with heat: Inspiring African solutions
Co-organised by the International Association of French-Speaking Mayors (AIMF).
09:00 10:30Adapting our forests today for tomorrow
Co-organised by WWF France and Climate Chance
09:00 10:30Unlocking Funding for Local Adaptation Efforts
Co-organised by the City of Marseille and Climate Chance
09:00 10:30Adapting our societies to climate migrations
Organised by Climate Chance
09:00 10:30The Future of Ocean: Navigating Warming Seas
Co-organised by the City of Marseille and Climate Chance
09:00 10:30Pitch Corner
Continuous presentation of projects and innovations.
09:30 15:30Deciding Today for Tomorrow: Engaging Future Generations
Co-organised by Energy Cities and Mission Publiques
11:00 12:30The insurance sector facing climate risks
Organised by Climate Chance.
11:00 12:30The SDG School: a tool for Europe/Africa cooperation
Co-organised by l'IRD.
11:00 12:30Adaptation in Action: Learnings from European and African cities and regions through CDP-ICLEI Track
Co-organised by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and ICLEI Europe.
11:00 12:30Resilient Ports: Strategies for Adapting Maritime Infrastructure
Co-organised by the International Association of Ports and Cities and Climate Chance.
11:00 12:30Climate Diplomacy for Adaptation: The Role of Non-State Actors
Co-organised by United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa)
11:00 12:30Weather and climate: How can we make science more useful for adaptation?
Co-organised by Météo France.
14:00 15:30Adapting to New Realities: Changes in the Tourism Industry
Organised by Climate Chance
14:00 15:30Mobilising adaptation finance in Africa
Co-organized by the Global Fund for City Development (FMDV).
14:00 15:30The strategic role of the circular economy
Co-organised by EU Climate Pact and ACR+
14:00 15:30Living with rising sea levels and coastal erosion
Co-organised by the City of Marseille and Climate Chance
14:00 15:30Strengthening the resilience of local food systems
Co-organised by Terres en villes.
14:00 15:30Advancing Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Businesses
Co-organised by the French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME), World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) and Climate Chance
14:00 15:30Closing plenary – Strengthening Europe-Africa cooperation on adaptation: the Marseille Declaration
Closing plenary
16:00 17:30
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