Task Force Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Climate Adaptation Taskforce.
EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
The Climate Adaptation Task Force builds on previous ERRIN's work around the EU Mission on Adaptation. ERRIN has followed the Mission closely and contributed to its shaping and implementation through the development of input papers, organisation of events and discussions with the Mission Secretariat. ERRIN became a Friend of the Mission in 2022, alongside 130 of its member cities and regions, and provided input on the Mission Charter
Adaptation Task Force
The Climate Adaptation Task Force drives and structures ERRIN's work on Mission Adaptation - building on ERRIN’s previous activities whilst engaging members in current opportunities and activities under the Mission. Further, the Task Force supports in steering the work of ERRIN's Mission Adaptation projects, while also addressing topics relevant to the local and regional implementation of the Mission.
ERRIN Contact
Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
EU Design Day 2024
The 12th edition of EU Design Day will happen in Brussels on 17 September 2024, gathering key stakeholders from the design and creativity sectors for a networking opportunity with familiar and new
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Mission Soil: lessons learned and upcoming opportunities
ERRIN Bioeconomy WG is organising an in-person meeting on 10 June 2024 from 15:00 to 17:00 to take stock of the latest developments on the Soil Mission. This meeting aims to facilitate an in-
Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027
The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-
Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10
ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus
WG Related Events
Widening the reach of EU Missions through EEA and Norway Grants
NCP4Missions, an EU project involving the National Contact Points (NCPs) for the five EU Missions, is organising a two-day meeting on 'Widening the reach of EU Missions through EEA and Norway Grants' on 27 and 28 May.
Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027
Widening and deepening engagement in R&I has been one of ERRIN's priorities. This joint Policy and Smart Specialisation Working Groups meeting will concentrate on widening as one of the key issues to address in the FP10 debate, considering also its impact on cohesion policy post-2027. The event will be held in person at the ERRIN premises on 22 May from 10:00-12:00.
EU Sparks for Climate: European Citizens Hackathon Championship
The EU Sparks for Climate initiative is organising a series of online hackathons in several countries to facilitate the collaborative creation of innovative technological and social solutions by teams of citizens and researchers in support of the EU Mission for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities and the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change.
Third Forum of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
The Third Forum of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change will take place on 23 May 2024 in Brussels under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During 22 May, parallel field trips to various locations in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels will be organised, and the day will conclude with a joint networking event.
Horizon Europe Summit 2024
Impuls Consulting Group and STEMwise would like to invite you to their Horizon Europe Summit 2024, which will take place at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel on 22-23 May. This event marks the first Horizon Europe conference in South East Europe.
EU Missions Virtual Brokerage Event 2024
On 21 and 22 May, NCP4Missions, together with the European Commission, is organising the Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event on the 2024 Missions and cross-cutting calls for proposals.
WG Related Content
Participate in the Climate-ADAPT evaluation survey
The European Environment Agency and DG CLIMA are conducting a survey to improve the Climate-ADAPT platform and its sub-sites. The survey will collect feedback on content, functionality, and dissemination.
Extended Deadline: Communities for Climate (C4C) Call
The C4C initiative will support 50 community-led projects in 11 European Union countries. These projects will be designed to engage citizens in addressing climate and sustainability issues. The focus areas for these projects are renewable energy, sustainable water management, circular and resource-efficient economy, and biodiversity.
Read the Mission Stories on the Portal and share your region’s climate adaptation solutions
Mission Stories showcases exemplary, real-life cases of regional and local endeavours and best practices related to planning, funding, implementing, and monitoring climate adaptation solutions.
MIP4Adapt survey: Have your say on climate resilience support for European region
MIP4Adapt is gathering responses from regions and local authorities across Europe regarding the general support available to them to monitor the delivery of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change by the European Commission. The deadline to respond to the survey is Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
The European Capital of Innovation Awards
In 2024, the European Innovation Council is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the European Capital of Innovation Awards. The competition rewards those European cities that are courageous enough to open their governance practices to experimentation and push the boundaries of technology for the benefit of their citizens. In addition to the monetary reward, the prize brings high visibility in the form of renewed public interest and increased media coverage. The deadline for submission is 18 June 2024, 17:00.
Apply for the European Green Capital & European Green Leaf Awards 2026
European cities committed to sustainability are encouraged to apply for the 2026 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards before the deadline on 30 April 2024. The Awards promote and reward the efforts of European towns and cities that strive to reduce their impact on the local and global environment, improving the quality of life for their inhabitants.
WG Documents
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
Latest Updates
- By Bostjan Sinkovec
Biodiversity and Marine Protection in EUSAIR: A Contribution to EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
The Slovenian Business & Research Association is hosting an event "Biodiversity and Marine Protection in EUSAIR: A contribution to EU biodiversity strategy 2030".The event will focus on biodiversity and marine protection set within the expansive scope of the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR). Additionally, the event will present a tentative contribution to implementing the ambitious EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
HuMUS Call for Proposals - Online Info Day
The HuMUS project is organising an online info day about its cascade funding call 'Engage with and activate municipalities and regions to protect and restore soil health'. The online event will take place on 07 March 2024 from 10:30 CET.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
2nd European Mission Forum
The second edition of the European Mission Forum, taking place on 7 March in Brussels and co-organised by the TRAMI project under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, will showcase EU Mission-related achievements and present outcomes of nearly 2 years of TRAMI project activities. ERRIN's director, Pirita Lindholm, will speak at the session on national, regional and European Mission Governance.
- By Caroline Sundberg
Linking water & agriculture science to policy: WATERAGRI Project Event
The WATERAGRI project is holding an event, Linking water & agriculture: science to policy, a mini-conference. The event will take place on 6 March from 08:30-16:00 and will discuss innovative methods for achieving a positive impact at farm level in the EU regarding water sustainability in agriculture.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Agroecology Partnership first co-funded call – Webinar for applicants
The Agroecology Partnership has officially launched its first call for proposals to fund transdisciplinary research and innovation projects that address agroecological transition of conventional and organic agricultural systems. To further provide comprehensive insights into the details of the call, the Agroecology Partnership is organising a webinar for applicants on Tuesday 05 March at 10:00 CET.
- By Ewa Chomicz
Policy WG: Towards FP10 – internal member exchange
The Policy Working Group is organising an internal member exchange to discuss the regional activities planned around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, as well as the structuring and focus of ERRIN’s input to FP10. The event will take place in person at the ERRIN premises on 22 February from 14:30-16:00, with welcome coffee from 14:00.