Proactive community adaptation to climate change through social transformation and behavioural change

The Provincial Council holds a joint co-creation workshop in Calamonte to promote climate adaptation and face the demographic challenge in the province of Badajoz

The meeting has made it possible to validate the progress of the Living Lab of the Province of Badajoz, advance in the prioritization of measures, identification of barriers, formulation of policy recommendations and the promotion of behavioral changes. The Provincial Council of Badajoz, through the Area of Rural Development, Demographic Challenge and Tourism, together with […]

PRO-CLIMATE Partners Convene for 6th General Assembly in Bergen

The PRO-CLIMATE consortium gathered in Bergen, Norway, on 10-11 June 2026 for its 6th General Assembly, hosted by the University of Bergen – two intensive days of progress reviews, living lab showcases, and shared planning for the months ahead. Reviewing Progress Across Work Packages The first day opened with a project update from the coordinating […]

PRO-CLIMATE at the Environ 2026

PRO-CLIMATE Research Presented at Environ 2026: New Insights into Behavioural Drivers of Climate Adaptation Researchers from the PRO-CLIMATE project presented findings at Environ 2026, shedding light on how living labs can accelerate behavioural change in climate adaptation across European communities. The study, presented by colleagues from Atlantic Technological University (ATU), examined six living lab sites […]

Young Voices for Climate Action: Extremadura Youth Shape the Future of Climate Adaptation

On April 17, 2026, young people from across Extremadura who are members of the Extremadura Youth Council (CJEX) gathered for a participatory workshop organized by PRO-CLIMATE to share their views on climate change and seek real solutions. The co-creation session, held during the II Youth Leadership Conference for a Sustainable Future in Puebla de Obando […]

Community engagement for climate adaptation led by NGOs in Extremadura

On 19 March 2026, the Badajoz Province LL organised an online participatory workshop with a diverse group of NGOs to explore their role in advancing climate change adaptation across Badajoz and Extremadura. The session brought together organisations such as ADENEX, Fundación Repoblación, Red Enea, CONGDEX, Fundación Ayuda en Acción, Unión de Consumidores and Acción contra […]

Co-creating climate adaptation at the municipal level: insights from the Badajoz Province LL workshop with FEMPEX

As part of the round of bilateral workshops that the Badajoz Province LL is organising within PRO-CLIMATE, a participatory online session with the Federation of Municipalities and Provinces of Extremadura (FEMPEX) was held on 16 March 2026, bringing together local representatives to explore practical pathways for climate change adaptation at the municipal level. The municipalities […]

PRO-CLIMATE Partners Meet in Leipzig for the 5th General Assembly

On 4–5 February 2026, the PRO-CLIMATE consortium gathered in Leipzig, Germany, for its 5th General Assembly Meeting. The aim was to review progress, align upcoming activities, and strengthen collaboration across work packages and Living Labs. The meeting opened with a comprehensive project update, focusing on how PRO-CLIMATE results can more effectively reach policymakers at European, […]

From Planning to Implementation: PRO-CLIMATE Workshop Unpacks Climate Governance Bottlenecks in Leipzig

Hosted by Leipzig University, the PRO-CLIMATE team met with city officials to present results from “WP3: Mapping of Climate Adaptation Systems”, led by the Co-opAbility Institute. Dr. Irini Theodorakopoulou and the Co-opAbility team presented a “Participatory Governance Assessment” for the City of Leipzig. While the city has set ambitious targets (including carbon neutrality by 2030) […]

PRO-CLIMATE strengthens rural climate adaptation through co-creation with REDEX and Local Action Groups from Badajoz

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 […]