On 27 March 2025, REGILIENCE launched the first session of its Open Seminar Series with a focus on “Online Platforms for Climate Adaptation.” Designed specifically for citizens, this inaugural seminar highlighted how digital platforms can empower individuals and communities to act on climate adaptation by accessing knowledge, connecting with others, and adopting practical solutions.
The session drew participants from across the world, reflecting growing public interest in understanding how digital tools can support local resilience efforts. With a concise, accessible format and interactive discussion, the event provided a practical entry point into climate adaptation for non-specialist audiences.
Why digital platforms matter for adaptation
As climate risks become more complex and widespread, online platforms are proving to be vital resources for those seeking to understand and address local vulnerabilities. From accessing real-time data to exploring practical tools and innovative solutions, these platforms allow citizens to take an active role in shaping climate-resilient futures.
During the seminar, three key platforms were presented:
- weADAPT, a collaborative knowledge platform that connects users with adaptation case studies, tools, and communities across the globe.
- Climate Innovation Window (CIW), which showcases technological and nature-based solutions ready for implementation, especially by local authorities and practitioners.
- MIP4Adapt, the Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climate Change, which offers guidance, resources, and direct access to outcomes from EU-funded projects, including REGILIENCE itself.
Each presentation guided participants through the features of the platform, offering practical demonstrations on how to search for tools, explore relevant content, and connect with peers.
Key takeaways from the seminar
Throughout the 50-minute session, participants gained insight into how to:
- Navigate online platforms to find reliable, user-friendly resources;
- Identify tools and strategies that can be tailored to their local context;
- Participate in wider climate adaptation networks and conversations;
- Leverage online collaboration to share stories, challenges, and successes.
The Q&A session, moderated by a REGILIENCE representative, allowed citizens to ask direct questions and share their own experiences. Questions focused on how platforms could support neighbourhood-level actions, how to build local networks using available digital tools and where to search for reliable tools.
The discussion emphasised that a lot of climate adaptation tools are already available. There is no need to reinvent a new one as platforms offer valuable resources which might be easily adopted to the local context.
If you missed the session, full recording is available here.
Looking Ahead
This first Open Seminar confirmed the value of opening up adaptation knowledge to the general public, not just experts or institutions. It also reinforced REGILIENCE’s commitment to making resilience more inclusive, tangible, and participatory.
The next REGILIENCE Open Seminar “Community Resilience: Adapting to Climate Change”, will explore how communities across Europe are strengthening their capacity to adapt, with a focus on local knowledge, social cohesion, and participatory practices.
This session will take place on 24 April 2025 at 15:00 CET. As always, the session will be free and open to all, in accessible language, and will include opportunities for interaction and exchange.
Stay connected and join us for the upcoming seminar in April!
