On 29 January 2026, Diputación de Badajoz and CARTIF organised a bilateral co-creation workshop with the Extremadura Rural Development Network (REDEX) and Local Action Groups (LAGs) from the province of Badajoz, reinforcing the role of rural governance structures in addressing climate change through locally driven adaptation strategies.

The online event provided a space for joint reflection on how climate change is reshaping rural development dynamics and how existing territorial tools can be mobilised to respond to these challenges. Following a welcome address by Ana Belén Valls Muñoz, Deputy for Rural Development, Demographic Challenge and Tourism of the Provincial Council of Badajoz, the workshop introduced the PRO-CLIMATE framework, focusing on the specific exposure of rural areas in Badajoz to climate impacts such as increasing temperatures, water scarcity and pressure on agricultural systems. The session also highlighted practical examples linked to sustainable land use, circular economy and the integration of climate criteria into local development initiatives.

The core of the online workshop was a collaborative co-creation process. Participants first mapped the links between their ongoing activities and climate adaptation, particularly in relation to LEADER-funded projects and rural support schemes. They then co-designed a set of actionable measures, including tailored training, technical advisory services, financial mechanisms and awareness actions adapted to rural contexts. In a final step, these measures were sequenced across short-, medium- and long-term horizons, taking into account feasibility, territorial impact and governance capacity.

The discussions underscored the capacity of REDEX and Local Action Groups to act as multipliers of climate adaptation at local level, bridging policy objectives with community needs. Rather than isolated interventions, participants emphasised the value of integrated approaches combining skills development, institutional coordination and place-based narratives. The workshop also highlighted the importance of cooperation with public authorities, research organisations, water management bodies and rural stakeholders to scale up and consolidate adaptation efforts. Overall, the session confirmed that embedding climate adaptation within rural development policies can enhance territorial resilience, support sustainable economic activity and strengthen social cohesion across Extremadura.