The REFEST EU Project participated in the Baltic Sea Regional Forum, held on 17-18 November 2025 and co-organised by the European Commission, the Municipality of Viimsi, and the City of Tallinn.
The Forum was organised in the framework of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, which supports European regions, cities and local authorities in strengthening their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Held over two half-days, the event focused on the Baltic Sea region, bringing together regional and local leaders, Charter Signatories, policymakers, experts and project practitioners to exchange best practices and practical solutions for climate adaptation and resilience.
The Forum included a series of workshops designed to foster collaboration and co-create strategies tailored to the specific needs of the Baltic context. Discussions addressed key challenges such as coastal resilience and sea-level rise, heat management, water security and drought management, urban greening and renaturing.
The event also highlighted the importance of financing, multi-level governance and cross-sector collaboration as essential drivers of effective climate action, while showcasing the achievements of regional and local authorities and Mission Projects.
REFEST’s participation represented a valuable opportunity to engage with stakeholders working on climate adaptation and resilience in the Baltic region, exchange knowledge with other EU Mission initiatives, and strengthen the project’s contribution to the sustainable transformation of maritime and coastal communities.