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SUMMARY:Study Visit - Maribor International Climate Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Adaptation: From Strategies to Action\n📅 7–8 October 2026\n📍 Maribor\, Slovenia \nOrganised by:\nRegional Development Agency (RRA) Podravje – Maribor\, in partnership with the Assembly of European Regions (AER)\, the Municipality of Maribor\, Energap (Energy and Climate Agency for Podravje)\, and the Slovenian Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development \n\n\n\nAbout the Conference\nClimate change is no longer a challenge of the future—it is shaping our regions today. Across Europe\, communities are facing more frequent heatwaves\, floods\, droughts\, storms and other climate-related impacts that demand immediate and coordinated action. \nThe International Climate Conference 2026 will bring together policymakers\, regional authorities\, researchers\, businesses and civil society from across Europe to explore how climate adaptation can move from strategy to implementation. Through inspiring keynote speakers\, practical examples and interactive discussions\, participants will exchange knowledge\, showcase successful initiatives and identify new opportunities for cooperation. \nThe conference will place a particular spotlight on the Podravje Region and its efforts to strengthen climate resilience through innovative governance\, nature-based solutions\, regional cooperation and European projects. Participants will discover how local and regional actors are translating climate policies into concrete actions while exploring financing opportunities and partnerships that can support adaptation across Europe. \nBeyond knowledge sharing\, the conference is designed to foster meaningful dialogue\, build new partnerships and inspire collaborative solutions that strengthen the resilience of Europe’s regions. \nA Study Visit Opportunity for European Regions\nThe conference will serve as a study visit opportunity for members of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). \nParticipants will learn first-hand about the Podravje Region’s approach to climate resilience and adaptation\, discover successful practices developed through European cooperation projects\, and exchange experiences with fellow regional authorities from across Europe. \nThe event offers a valuable platform to strengthen interregional cooperation\, identify transferable solutions and develop new partnerships for future European initiatives. \n\n\n\nConference Objectives\nThe conference aims to provide a professional platform for knowledge exchange\, networking and cooperation while accelerating the transition from climate adaptation strategies to concrete action. \nThe conference will: \n\nSupport the implementation of Slovenian and European climate adaptation policies.\nConnect science\, policymaking and practical implementation.\nPromote innovative and nature-based solutions.\nStrengthen cooperation between municipalities\, regions\, businesses and research institutions.\nPresent successful adaptation practices and transferable models.\nExplore financing mechanisms for climate adaptation investments.\nFoster new European partnerships and collaborative projects.\nIncrease the international visibility of Maribor and the Podravje Region as a centre for climate resilience.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThe conference is intended for: \n\nNational\, regional and local policymakers\nMunicipalities and regional development agencies\nResearchers and universities\nEnvironmental and climate experts\nBusinesses and innovation organisations\nNGOs and civil society organisations\nEuropean institutions and project partners\nStudents and professionals working in sustainability\, climate adaptation and regional development\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration will open soon. \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/study-visit-maribor-international-climate-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Maribor\, Maribor\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:AER Member Events
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