MIP4Adapt

The Mission Implementation Platform

Customer

Ricardo, European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).

Work areas

Adaptation to climate change

In collaboration with

First contract: Ricardo, Fresh Thoughts Consulting, FEDARENE and JOANNEUM Research.
Current contract: Ricardo, Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), Ecorys, y Bankers without Boundaries (BWB).

Status

First contract: (CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597): Finished in December 2025.
Current contract: Finishes in June 2028.

MIP4Adapt: Driving Regional Climate Resilience in Europe

The Adaptation Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4Adapt) is the central hub supporting European regional and local authorities as they navigate the challenges of a changing climate. At ICATALIST, we play a fundamental role as a driver of climate resilience, transforming European Union guidelines into local capacities through specialized technical support and the empowerment of key actors.

The Challenge: A Socially Just Adaptation

For climate adaptation to be effective, it must be transformative, inclusive and systemic. We understand that actively involving citizens and stakeholders is not just a procedural step, but the key to designing robust and credible strategies. By integrating local knowledge and promoting co-design, we not only raise the technical quality of the plans, but we build the social support essential to implement solutions with real and lasting impact.

MIP4Adapt: Driving Regional Climate Resilience in Europe

The Challenge: A Socially Just Adaptation

Customer

Ricardo, European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).

Work areas

Adaptation to climate change

In collaboration with

Status

First contract: (CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597): Finished in December 2025.
Current contract: Finishes in June 2028.

Our strategic role and differential value

As leaders of the Citizen and Stakeholder Participation package, at ICATALIST we are responsible for designing the mechanisms that allow regions to involve their society in climate action:

Leadership in Participation

We coordinate the technical assistance service for the Signatories of the Mission Charter, preparing strategic resources and providing technical advice and guidance to facilitators from all Member States in Europe.

Specialized Training

We have designed the “Do-it-Yourself” (DiY) Manual, a reference methodology to effectively involve citizens and stakeholders in adaptation planning. This resource is supported by a continuing training program for local authorities across Europe.

Technical Assistance in Spain

In close coordination with Ricardo, we lead direct technical support to the Signatories of the Charter in Spain, ensuring that the Spanish regions have the necessary support to implement their adaptation strategies.

Knowledge Management and M&E

We contribute to the architecture of the Mission Portal, transforming data and lessons learned into practical tools, in addition to monitoring progress (Reporting) to guarantee a measurable and scalable impact.

Ecosystem Dynamization

We facilitate the exchange of experiences and the creation of networks at key events such as the Annual Mission Forum, promoting peer-to-peer learning at the European level.