RESIST

A year and a half of building resilience together – RESIST project wrapped

The RESIST project has started its pathway to support twelve regions across the EU in their efforts to build resilience against the impacts of climate change. 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 four regions is paired with two other regions facing similar challenges.  

The project follows the "quintuple helix" innovation model, which emphasises the role of interactions between academia, business, government, citizens and the environment. This ensures the delivery of scalable solutions based on real challenges and needs.

The project aims to develop and test over 100 new climate adaptation solutions through mutual learning activities and immersive digital twins.

 

RESIST Wrapped: What has happened so far?

  • Boosting regional ecosystems: The RESIST project has encouraged quadruple helix regional and local authorities to engage with their local stakeholders to test new technical, social, and governance solutions promoting cross-sector and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
  • Needs assessment for climate adaptation: A methodology for assessing the needs of the regions was developed.
  • Transfer Methodology: The RESIST regions are currently defining the innovations that will be transferred to the Twinning regions. A methodology for transferring climate-adaptation innovation will be released in December 2024.
  • Graphical Digital Twins: RESIST regions started their work to build digital twins to model how different climate change scenarios will impact societal and environmental systems in the real world. These digital models and predictions will help the regions develop more effective, targeted and financially sound climate solutions and strategies.
  • Repository of innovations: A repository of climate change adaptation (CCA) innovative practices is being developed to allow easy access to information about solutions, tools, and technologies implemented in various regions.
  • Project Videos: A series of 12 project videos have been issued. These videos include cartoons, interviews, and explanatory content to provide insights into the project.
  • The Stitch Newsletter: The Stitch" is the RESIST newsletter designed to keep the stakeholders informed about the latest project developments, relevant news, events, and updates on climate adaptation pathways.