About
A knowledge sharing event on climate adaptation, vulnerability and risk assessment and the resilience of major infrastructure projects was held in Brussels on 7-8 June 2016.
Target audience
The event was aimed at practitioners in the field of climate change adaptation and representatives from managing authorities, line ministries and beneficiaries that are or will be responsible for the preparation of projects in the period 2014-2020.
Objectives
The assessment of climate change risks and the integration of appropriate adaptation measures in order to promote climate resilience are essential steps in project development. The purpose of the event was to bring together individuals and organisations working on climate change adaptation for infrastructure projects across Europe, encouraging the exchange of views, ideas and experiences through interactive sessions and discussions.
This knowledge sharing event on climate change adaptation: vulnerability and risk assessment and the resilience of major infrastructure projects, was jointly organised by the JASPERS Networking Platform, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Commission (DG Climate Action and DG Regional and Urban Policy) to facilitate capacity building and sharing of experiences on this topic.
The event included sessions on the following topics: development of methodologies and guidance on vulnerability and risk assessment; practical experience and lessons learnt from integrating resilience into project case studies. The need for follow-up activities, further guidance at European level, and more detailed exchange of experience, was also addressed during the event.
Resources
Presentations - Day 1
1 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Previous JASPERS Events and Questionnaire
2 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - EIB Resilience Screening
3 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Climate Change and Major Projects - DG CLIMA
4 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - EUFIWACC guidance
5 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Climate-ADAPT EEA
Presentations - Day 2
1 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Cres-Lošinj case study
2 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Irish Flood prevention EIB
3 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting -Mekong River Basin case
4 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Slovak Rail case
5 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting -EBRD Project examples
6 -NP Climate Adaptation meeting - Peljesac bridge case study HR
Videos
Opening
Methodologies and Guidance
Methodologies and Guidance II
Moderated Panel Discussion with all previous presenters
Practical Experience from Projects
Practical Experience from Projects II
Moderated Panel Discussion with presenters from project case studies
Ensuring resilience of infrastructure projects in 2021-27
Access the webinar on Resilience in Infrastructure Projects to explore best practices and tools for climate-proofing infrastructure in the 2021–2027 EU programming period, organised by the EIB Advisory through its JASPERS mandate. Learn from experts and EU Member States about implementing climate resilience strategies, overcoming challenges, and enhancing capacity building. Ideal for managing authorities, implementing bodies, and policymakers focused on sustainable, future-proof infrastructure development.
Practical application of the European Commission's technical guidance on climate proofing
Discover how to apply the European Commission’s Technical Guidance on Climate Proofing in infrastructure projects during this JASPERS EIB Advisory webinar. Gain insights into climate risk screening, adaptation planning, and regulatory compliance for the 2021–2027 EU programming period. Designed for managing authorities, implementing bodies, and project developers aiming to align with EU climate resilience and mitigation standards.
Climate resilience and adaptation plans of the urban mobility system
On 18 June 2025, JASPERS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Spain, hosted an online workshop focused on integrating climate change adaptation and resilience into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). The session brought together representatives from Spanish cities and regions, aiming to strengthen the alignment of urban mobility planning with the EU Green Deal, TEN-T regulation, and the broader climate objectives of the European Union. The workshop explored the dual challenge of mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector, with a particular emphasis on the latter. Participants discussed the increasing vulnerability of transport infrastructure to climate-related hazards and the need for robust Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (CCVRA) as a foundation for planning resilient urban mobility systems. Key topics included: • The role of SUMPs in addressing climate risks at urban node level within the TEN-T network. • The EU’s climate proofing requirements for infrastructure (2021–2027) and their implications for urban mobility. • Tools and methodologies for assessing climate sensitivity and exposure in transport systems. • Examples of adaptation strategies and action plans from across Europe, including Spain’s national road and rail networks. The event also highlighted the importance of intersectoral collaboration, public engagement, and the use of digital tools in building climate-resilient mobility systems. The presentation shared during the workshop is now available for download This initiative is part of JASPERS’ ongoing support to Member States in mainstreaming climate resilience into infrastructure planning and investment, in line with the EU Taxonomy and EIB Climate Bank Roadmap.
Questions?
For any further enquiry on this webinar and in general on the activities of the JASPERS Knowledge Platform please write an email to jaspersnetwork@eib.org