Mission Implementation Platform

Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt)

January 2026 – June 2028

The need for climate support has never been more urgent. In 2023 alone, Europe recorded 47,690 additional heat‑related deaths, while climate‑related disasters have cost over €738 billion since 1980. A recent study estimates that €70 billion per year will be needed up to 2050 to adapt Europe to growing climate risks.

Against this backdrop, CEMR steps up its action by joining the EU Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climate Change (MIP4Adapt), supporting European regional and local governments in preparing and planning their adaptation pathways to climate resilience.

Donors:

- EU Horizon Europe Programme

Partners:

- Ricardo
- ICatalist
- Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
- Bankers without Boundaries (BWB)
- Ecorys
- Member State Facilitators that are small businesses with local expertise

What does MIP4Adapt do?

The Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt) is the central hub supporting European local and regional governments as they navigate the challenges of a changing climate. MIP4Adapt delivers this support by:

Bringing the EU Adaptation Mission Community together, creating opportunities to collaborate, learn, and share experience.
Showcasing insights from EU‑funded Mission Projects, making sure knowledge flows across Europe.
Providing practical guidance, tools, data, and project information (Knowledge hub) through the Mission Portal.
Offering tailored support to Charter Signatories, including help with Funding & financing and Stakeholder & citizen engagement.
Communicating the Mission’s progress and successes through the Portal, Newsletters, and active social media outreach.
Organising major events, including the annual Mission Forum and Regional Forums, to strengthen networks and momentum.
Operating a dedicated Helpdesk (Contact us), giving all interested stakeholders a clear entry point for assistance on climate adaptation.
Monitoring and reporting on progress (Reporting) to ensure the Mission stays on track and continues to deliver measurable impact.

Who delivers MIP4Adapt?

MIP4Adapt is implemented by Ricardo, part of WSP, an environmental sustainability consultancy with extensive experience in supporting international and bilateral development partners, the European Commission, national, subnational, and local governmental bodies, as well as the private sector, in relation to all aspects of climate adaptation planning.

Ricardo is supported by:

ICatalist, which has developed innovative techniques for stakeholder and citizen engagement in adaptation planning
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is Europe’s first and broadest association of Local and Regional Governments. They are unique, being the only organisation that encompasses 60 national associations of Local and Regional Governments spanning 41 European countries. Through them, CEMR brings together more than 110,000 governments across all tiers of governance – local, intermediate, and regional. Additionally, as the European section of the global organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), they champion European Local and Regional Governments on the world stage.
Bankers without Boundaries (BWB), an innovator in global finance, is an investment banking, asset management and advisory firm focused on delivering value to their clients that benefits the environment and society.
Ecorys is a global research-based consultancy that helps its clients make a positive impact on society. It is a leader in research and consulting, monitoring and evaluation, programme management and communications services. It provides the evidence and advice that its clients need to address the issues affecting communities worldwide.
Member State Facilitators that are small businesses with local expertise in climate adaptation planning, climate finance and stakeholder engagement covering all EU Member States and languages: AC Teon, Ambiente Italia, Bee Partner, Bita Green, Climate Matters, CRS, Denkstatt, Draxis, Elle, Lasting Values, StritihSustainable Development Consulting, Tyrsky and individual experts in Malta and Croatia.

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