The VALORADA project successfully held its final General Assembly from 21 to 23 April 2026 at the EIT House in Brussels, marking a key milestone in the conclusion of three years of collaboration under Horizon Europe.
This three-day meeting brought together project partners, representatives from the European Commission, local demonstrators and key stakeholders to review achievements, consolidate results and prepare the project’s legacy beyond its lifetime.
Day 1: Reviewing progress and consolidating results
The first day focused on a comprehensive overview of progress across all Work Packages. Discussions covered the identification of climate data service gaps across Europe, the assessment of VALORADA tools usability, and the development and implementation of climate risk indicators across demonstrators.
Partners also addressed best practices and capacity-building resources for local stakeholders, as well as progress on dissemination, exploitation and the long-term impact of project results. These exchanges ensured that VALORADA’s outputs are robust, actionable and aligned with the needs of regional and local authorities.
Day 2: Demonstrators’ insights and lessons learned
The second day centred on reflection and forward-looking discussions. The five VALORADA demonstrators (Central Greece, Molise (Italy), Occitanie (France), Přerov and Mladá Boleslav (Czech Republic), and Burgas and Gabrovo (Bulgaria)) presented their main achievements and shared insights on the tools, knowledge and capacities developed through the project.
A dedicated session on lessons learned enabled partners to collectively identify key successes, challenges and areas for improvement. The afternoon included exchanges with the Advisory Board, providing valuable external perspectives to strengthen the project’s final outputs and recommendations.
Day 3: Final event and project closure
The third and final day featured the VALORADA final event, entitled “The Untapped Power of Existing Data for Effective Climate Adaptation.” Bringing together around 50 participants, the event highlighted how climate, Earth Observation and local data can be leveraged to support evidence-based decision-making at regional and local levels, in line with the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.
Participants explored the project’s key results and lessons learned, the integration of climate and EO data into operational tools, and the experiences of local demonstrators. Discussions also addressed the challenges and opportunities related to scaling up climate services, as well as the importance of capacity-building and knowledge exchange.
Interactive exchanges further emphasised the need to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical implementation, supporting the transition from data to action in climate adaptation.
Towards a lasting impact
The VALORADA Final General Assembly highlighted the importance of collaboration, co-design and data integration in strengthening climate resilience across Europe. The project’s results demonstrate the potential of combining climate data, Earth Observation and local knowledge to support more effective and context-specific adaptation strategies.
The consortium extends its sincere thanks to all participants, including representatives of the European Commission and members of the Advisory Board, for their valuable contributions and continued engagement. Special appreciation is also extended to EIT House for hosting the event.
As the project concludes, VALORADA leaves behind a strong foundation of tools, knowledge and best practices to support climate adaptation efforts across European regions and cities.
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