RESIST

RESIST Project Paves the Way for Climate Adaptation with Finalised Transfer Plans

The RESIST project has taken a significant step forward in supporting twelve regions across the European Union in their mission to build resilience against the impacts of climate change. After extensive collaboration and development, the 12 regions have finalised their Transfer Plans, marking a crucial milestone in ensuring the successful transfer and implementation of innovative climate adaptation solutions.

Transfer Plans serve as structured roadmaps for adapting and implementing climate resilience solutions in new regional contexts. Each plan details the solution being transferred – whether a technology, policy, or practice – along with the specific challenges faced by the recipient region and how the solution addresses them. It also outlines the steps for implementation, including necessary adaptations and resource planning, ensuring a seamless transition. Finally, expected outcomes and key success indicators are defined to track progress and measure impact, ensuring that these solutions effectively enhance climate resilience at the local level.

The RESIST project follows the ecosystem approach with a "quintuple helix" innovation model. This emphasises the importance of cooperation among academia, business, government, citizens and the environment. This approach ensures that the solutions developed are not only innovative but also practical, scalable and rooted in the real needs of regions facing climate-related challenges.

Three ERRIN members, Southwest Finland, Central Denmark, Catalonia and the fourth region of Central Portugal are the frontrunner regions (Large-Scale Demonstrators – LSDs) testing adaptation solutions to key climate-related challenges.

Each of these frontrunners is partnered with two additional regions facing similar climate challenges, facilitating the transfer and local replication of innovative solutions. By testing and implementing solutions at scale, these regions are pioneering the way for others to follow.

Now that the Transfer Plans have been completed, the focus shifts to implementation, where these plans will be put into action to ensure meaningful climate adaptation progress.

 

Transfer Plans for Southwest Finland, Normandy, Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, and Zemgale - link

This deliverable outlines how Southwest Finland, a leader in implementing NbS, is transferring its expertise to Normandy and Eastern Macedonia & Thrace. The plan covers knowledge-sharing strategies, potential barriers, and resources needed for implementation. From cost-benefit analyses to stakeholder engagement and practical tools like raingarden catalogues, this document is a roadmap for regions aiming to integrate NbS effectively into their urban planning and climate resilience efforts.

 

Transfer Plans for Central Denmark, Blekinge, Zemgale, and Vesterålen - link

This document is a strategic guide for climate solution transfers from Central Denmark to its twinning regions. This plan details how advanced tools like IoT groundwater loggers, decision-support tools for climate adaptation, and XR simulations for stakeholder involvement will be adopted in Blekinge, Zemgale, and Vesterålen. The document highlights practical steps, challenges, and expected impacts, offering a blueprint for regions interested in digital and data-driven approaches to climate resilience.

 

Transfer Plans for Catalonia, Baixo Alentejo, and Puglia - link

This deliverable presents the knowledge transfer from Catalonia to Baixo Alentejo and Puglia, focusing on cutting-edge climate adaptation solutions. Key highlights include the Argos Early-Warning System for extreme weather events, citizen engagement tools for climate risks, and site-specific warning systems. The plan provides an actionable framework for integrating these solutions and addressing challenges, resource needs, and implementation timelines. A valuable guide for regions aiming to enhance climate preparedness and community engagement.

 

Transfer Plans for Central Portugal, Extremadura, and Baixo Alentejo - link

This document details how Central Portugal is sharing its innovative Integrated Areas for Landscape Management (AIGP) solution with Extremadura and Baixo Alentejo. Designed to improve forest and land management, the plan emphasises wildfire prevention, sustainable land use, and economic resilience. It outlines stakeholder engagement strategies, business model innovations, and adaptation techniques that can be scaled across regions facing similar climate threats. A must-read for those tackling wildfire risks and sustainable landscape management.