Cities across Europe are facing increasingly complex risks, from climate impacts and extreme weather events to economic uncertainty, demographic change, and geopolitical disruptions. Building resilience is no longer a future ambition, but a present-day necessity.

On 25–26 November 2026, we launch a discussion, workshopping and co-creation space on this topic! The programme of the conference in Gdańsk is tailored for local and regional authorities and involves experts and local stakeholders from the Baltic Sea Region to explore both strategic and practical approaches to climate resilience.

• Agenda of the event (PDF)
• Practicalities and a travel guide (PDF)
• Registration form

Highlights from the programme:

• Expert presentations for better understanding of urban climate resilience and approaches to it;
• Experiences, solutions and lessons learned from the cities of Gdańsk (PL), Odesa (UA), Kristiansand (NO), Helsinki (FI), Klaipeda (LT), Jelgava (LV);
• Inspiring thematic site visits;
• Interactive exchange formats, including a workshop on foresight methods and a world café with climate resilience tools and methods for cities to address climate-related challenges;
• Curated cross-sectoral discussions and peer exchange on climate adaptation, risk preparedness, and resilience planning.

The Climate Resilience Roadshow brings together a strong group of speakers representing a balanced mix of strategic leadership, international policy expertise, cutting-edge research, and hands-on municipal experience. With the Council of the Baltic Sea States, Union of the Baltic Cities, Climate Service Center Germany, Stockholm Environment Institute, as well as leading universities and local governments across the Baltic Sea Region, the programme offers perspectives ranging from geopolitical and climate risk foresight to practical city-level implementation.

This is a valuable and unique opportunity to learn from professionals and exchange with the peers who are shaping how cities prepare for and respond to an increasingly complex and uncertain future.

We look forward to seeing you in Gdańsk on 25–26 November 2026!