CARMINE Project

From 9–11 March 2026, the 3rd Annual Project Meeting and General Assembly of the @carmineproject took place in Brașov, Romania, bringing together project partners to advance the dialogue on climate-resilient development pathways for metropolitan regions across Europe. 🏙️ 👏 A big thank you to all participants for the fruitful discussions, collaborative spirit and shared commitment to co-creating impactful climate solutions. A special shout-out also to our generous hosts. 👀 Watch this space for more insightful content from the meeting as well as updates from our partners. Learn more about the project at the link in bio 🔗 #CARMINEproject #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #DigitalTwins #EUProjects #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #LivingLabs #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanTransformation Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Horizon Europe Grant Agreement ID: 101137851

☀️ Stakeholder Spotlight Series: Leipzig – Heat Risks, Economic Resilience and Social Equity We’re launching our Stakeholder Spotlight Series, celebrating the spirit of co-creation driving the @carmineproject and highlighting how diverse partners are shaping #ActionAgendaSolutions 🌱 🌿 Leipzig’s Living Lab is addressing heatwaves, wildfire risks, and climate-driven economic pressures through nature-based and cost-effective solutions. From greener streets and cooler buildings to data on how climate resilience shapes property values, the Lab is engaging citizens, planners and service providers to explore how #GreenInfrastructure and #SocialEquity can be integrated into climate adaptation strategies. ⚖️ This work demonstrates how nature-based solutions can address both heat stress and social vulnerability, ensuring that adaptation benefits can reach those most affected by rising temperatures. 🔍 Explore Leipzig’s Living Lab and connect with stakeholders via the CARMINE Stakeholder Hub at the link in bio! 🔗 #ClimateAction #HorizonEurope

💧 Stakeholder Spotlight Series: Brașov – Tackling Water Scarcity We’re launching our Stakeholder Spotlight series, celebrating the spirit of co-creation driving the @carmineproject and highlighting how diverse partners are shaping #LivingAgendaSolutions 🌱 ☀️ Brașov’s Living Lab brings together universities, water authorities, researchers and communities to co-create strategies for #drought resilience and water security. From wetland protection to water-saving campaigns, these co-created measures demonstrate collective action for a more resilient future. 🌾 🔍 Explore Brașov’s Living Lab and connect with stakeholders via the CARMINE Stakeholder Hub at the link in bio! 🔗 #ClimateAction #HorizonEurope #UrbanPolicy

🍎 Stakeholder Spotlight Series: Bologna – Urban heat, food access and vulnerable populations We’re launching our Stakeholder Spotlight series, celebrating the spirit of co-creation driving the project @carmineproject and highlighting how diverse partners are shaping #ActionAgendaSolutions 🌆 Bologna’s Living Lab tackles the intersection of urban heat, #mobility and access to fresh food for fragile populations. The Lab has mapped market pathways used by older adults, people with disabilities and low-income households to identify where shade, cooling and improved transport access can reduce heat risk and improve food security. Partners are developing targeted nature-based and mobility solutions that put #equity at the heart of #ClimateAdaptation🧑‍🦽 🔎 Explore Bologna’s Living Lab and connect with stakeholders via the CARMINE Stakeholder Hub at the link in bio! 🔗 #HorizonEU

🌳 Stakeholder Spotlight Series: Birmingham – Greener, Cooler Neighbourhoods We’re launching our Stakeholder Spotlight series, celebrating the spirit of co-creation driving the @carmineproject and highlighting how diverse partners are shaping #ActionAgendaSolutions 🌱 🌧️🌡️ Birmingham’s Living Lab addresses surface water #flooding and #extremeheat in communities identified as vulnerable by the city’s Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. The Lab is co-creating strategies that map and manage urban greenery to deliver shade, cooling and flood protection where it’s most needed, and to target nature-based solutions to reduce heat exposure and flood impacts. 💡 Through participatory workshops and local partnerships, the Living Lab is fostering inclusive, evidence-based innovation pathways that can strengthen #climateresilience. 🔍 Explore Birmingham’s Living Lab and connect with stakeholders via the CARMINE Stakeholder Hub at the link in bio! 🔗 #CARMINEProject

🔥 Stakeholder Spotlight Series: Barcelona – Wildfire Resilience We’re launching our Stakeholder Spotlight series, celebrating the spirit of co-creation driving the @carmineproject and highlighting how diverse partners are shaping #ActionAgendaSolutions 🌱 🏡 In the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, rising heat, drought and urban expansion are increasing wildfire risk where forests and homes meet. As part of the CARMINE Project, diverse partners are co-creating data-driven approaches to predict, prevent and manage wildfire risk. Together, they are turning science into local resilience. 🤝 🔍 Explore the Barcelona Living Lab and connect with stakeholders on the CARMINE Stakeholder Hub at the link in bio! 🔗 #CARMINEProject #Cities #Climate #ClimateAction #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #DigitalTwins #GlobalMutirão #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #NatureBasedSolutions #PublicHealth #Resilience #ResilientCities #UrbanHeat #UrbanPolicy #Wildfires #WildfireResilience

The #ParisAgreement was adopted 10 years ago today. 🌍 A decade later, its spirit of shared responsibility remains just as vital. At the @carmineproject , we’re building climate-resilient pathways that strengthen Europe’s ability to adapt to a changing world. Our work depends on the same commitment to cooperation that the Paris Agreement champions. 🤝 Progress is real, but so is the need for continued action. Let’s keep working together to protect our shared future. 🌱 #CARMINE #CARMINEProject #Climate #ClimateAction #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #EUProjects #HorizonEurope #HorizonEU #NetZero #Resilience

🌡️ Stakeholder Spotlight Series: Athens – Urban Heat Resilience We’re launching our Stakeholder Spotlight series, celebrating the spirit of co-creation driving the @carmineproject and highlighting how diverse partners are shaping #ActionAgendaSolutions 🌱 🤝 From community groups and NGOs to ministries, hospitals, and universities, over 30 stakeholders are shaping Athens’ heat resilience journey by co-creating solutions that protect urban life from rising temperatures. At the heart of this effort lies DT-HEAT+, a groundbreaking #DigitalTwin tool that predicts heat-related risks and helps cities respond smarter and faster. 🌆 🚀 Now integrated into the EU’s Destination Earth (DestinE) platform – alongside @europeanspaceagency European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts - ECMWF and @eumetsatmedia – this innovation marks a major step towards climate-resilient cities across Europe. 🔍 Explore the Athens Living Lab and connect with stakeholders on the CARMINE Stakeholder Hub at the link in bio! #CARMINEProject #Cities #Climate #ClimateAction #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #DigitalTwins #GlobalMutirão #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #NatureBasedSolutions #PublicHealth #Resilience #ResilientCities #UrbanHeat #UrbanPolicy

🏙️ Today, on #WorldCitiesDay, we celebrate the innovative efforts of cities across Europe in co-creating climate resilience through the CARMINE Project. Each of our case study areas is pioneering sustainable strategies to combat climate challenges.💡 These initiatives not only protect urban environments but also empower communities to thrive in the face of climate change. 🌆 🔍 Discover how each metropolitan area is taking action and visit the case study page on our website to explore the solutions and research driving climate-resilient cities (link in bio). ➡️ Swipe through to see the challenges, solutions and expected results for each of our case study areas! 🌱 #WorldCitiesDay2025 #CARMINEProject #CARMINE #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #Climate #UrbanInnovation #UrbanAdaptation #UrbanPolicy #SDG11 #SDG13 #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #EUClimatePolicy

🤔 Curious how our partners and stakeholders put climate research into action? On 23 October, the University of Bucharest 🇷🇴 hosted an inspiring workshop on “Climate Services – A Strategic Tool for Strengthening Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Challenges in Metropolitan Areas of Romania”, showcasing experiences from the CARMINE Project. 🌍📊 The event brought together 87 participants from academia, public institutions, industry, civil society, media, and politics 🤝, highlighting how collaboration across sectors can drive climate action. Discussions spanned from digital twins and decision-support platforms to citizen science and Living Labs, emphasising the transformative potential of climate services for urban resilience. 🌱🏙️ 👉 Read the full blog at our website (link in bio) to discover key insights and examples from the event. #HorizonEurope #HorizonEU #UrbanResilience #Resilience #CARMINEProject #ClimateAction #Climate #ResearchImpact #Sustainability #CitizenScience

🇺🇳 Today, on #UnitedNationsDay, we’re celebrating the power of international cooperation and reaffirming our collective responsibility to act on the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs At CARMINE, we’re putting the spotlight on #SDG13 #ClimateAction 🌱 by supporting cities across Europe in building pathways toward climate resilience. Our work helps metropolitan areas turn global frameworks like the #ParisAgreement and the #2030Agenda for Sustainable Development into local, practical solutions that protect communities from climate risks. 💡 From developing evidence-based strategies to facilitating dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and local authorities, CARMINE contributes to the urgent transformations that #Goal13 calls for. ➡️ Follow @carmineproject to learn more about how European metropolitan areas are building climate-resilient futures. 👉 Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter 📬 through links in bio! #UNDay #UNDay2025 #SDG13 #CARMINE #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #SustainableCities #EUProjects #HorizonEurope

Climate Action in the Classroom: Insights from Prof. Sorin Cheval on CARMINE Last week, Prof. Sorin Cheval, Coordinator of the CARMINE project, brought the urgency of climate resilience to life for 16 future professionals in mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability at Fondazione Aldini Valeriani in Bologna. The Foundation—a hub for Emilia-Romagna's industrial and economic innovation—hosted a session where students didn’t just study CARMINE’s goals; they heard directly from the leader shaping them. From project design to EU funding, Prof. Cheval offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how research translates into real-world climate solutions. The result? A dynamic discussion on turning challenges into opportunities for climate-resilient development. 🔗 Explore CARMINE’s work in building Europe’s climate resilience: www.carmine-project.eu #CARMINEProject #ClimateResilience #ClimateChange #HorizonEurope #EUMissionAdaptation #Education #Sustainability #Bologna #ClimateAction