Registration is now open for the 7th European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA2025), taking place in Rimini, Italy, from June 16 to 18, 2025. This leading event will bring together scientists, policymakers, and professionals to drive climate adaptation solutions under the theme “Smarter, Faster, and More Systemic Adaptation in Europe.” Participants will explore innovative strategies, connect research with practice, and build new collaborations.

The CMCC Foundation, in partnership with JPI Climate and the Horizon Europe-funded project MAGICA, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 7th European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA2025). Taking place from June 16-18, 2025, in Rimini, Italy, this leading European event will bring together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and businesses to drive forward climate adaptation strategies.

ECCA is a key platform where emerging climate science and policy meet decision-making at all levels. Under the theme “Smarter, Faster, and More Systemic Adaptation in Europe”, ECCA2025 will explore innovative adaptation solutions, bridge gaps between research and practice, and foster impactful collaborations. The conference will provide a unique opportunity to engage with Europe’s top climate adaptation experts, discover cutting-edge research and policy insights, and connect with stakeholders shaping climate resilience across sectors. Participants will take part in interactive sessions and networking opportunities designed to translate knowledge into action.

As a recognized leader in climate research and innovation, CMCC plays a central role in coordinating the event, ensuring that cutting-edge scientific knowledge informs real-world solutions for climate adaptation.

CMCC researchers will contribute key insights and results in line with the conference’s main themes, answering key questions regarding a future marked by more intense and frequent climate extremes, warmer temperatures, growing cities and increasingly vulnerable coastal areas. Visitors can meet our researchers, exchange ideas, and establish new collaborations at the CMCC conference booth.

Conference programme 

ECCA2025 will offer a platform for dialogue among scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and businesses. The conference will feature four plenary sessions, including one hosted by the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. 39 parallel sessions have been confirmed, selected from over 260 proposals received through the Call for Sessions—highlighting the strong engagement and wealth of contributions shaping this year’s edition.

The event will center around 5 main themes:

1. Living with climate extremes
2. Managing cities to be fit for the future
3. Protecting coastal and mountain areas
4. Human and legal dimensions of change
5. Adaptation finance: reducing communities’ economic or social vulnerabilities

Discover the ECCA2025 programme.

Logistics

ECCA2025 will take place at the Palacongressi in Rimini, Italy. For more information regarding the venue and possible accommodation options, please visit the official ECCA2025 website.

Organized by:

The conference is organized by CMCC Foundation and JPI Climate in the framework of Horizon Europe MAGICA Project.

With the patronage of: Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, Emilia-Romagna Region, Municipality of Rimini.

Conference main partner: European Space Agency.

For more information and to register, visit ECCA2025. Early registration is recommended.

MAGICA and JPI Climate

CMCC is at the forefront of MAGICA, a Horizon Europe project launched in June 2022 to accelerate the flow of knowledge from research to policy. Coordinated by Giulia Galluccio of CMCC, MAGICA supports the work of JPI Climate, a key European initiative dedicated to connecting climate knowledge and promoting transnational research collaborations.

ECCA2025 promises to be a pivotal event for the climate adaptation community, offering a unique space to exchange ideas, present solutions, and inspire action. Stay tuned for more updates on the conference, including details on keynote speakers, program highlights, and networking opportunities.