1st MAIA working group on International Collaboration “Fostering Effective International Collaboration for Climate Change and Innovation”

Key details

Title: Fostering Effective International Collaboration for Climate Change and Innovation
Date: August 29, 2025
Time: 15:30-17:00 CEST
Location: Online (link provided on registration)
Registration: Free. Sign-up here.

Key messages

The European Cluster on Climate Change and Innovation will focus on international collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint action.

The initiative will be facilitated by BRIGAID Connect and hosted on the ENRICH GLOBAL Community Platform (EGCP), within the dedicated e-Community of Practice (e-CoP) on Climate Change and Sustainability.

Objectives of the Cluster:

• Promote synergies and international partnerships in research and innovation on climate resilience and sustainability.
• Facilitate joint initiatives and cross-project learning among European and international actors.
• Showcase best practices, innovations, and lessons learned in climate-related projects.
• Align strategies across countries to strengthen policy coherence and accelerate the uptake of green and strategic technologies.
• Provide a structured platform for stakeholder engagement and co-creation.

The cluster is open to:

• Current and former EU-funded project coordinators and consortium members
• Policy officers and programme managers
• Researchers, innovation experts, and SMEs
• Representatives of regional and national authorities
• Donors and international funding agencies
• Members of the EGCP e-CoP on Climate Change and Sustainability

Hosting Platform and Engagement Format:

All events and interactions will take place via the ENRICH GLOBAL Community Platform, specifically the e-CoP on Climate Change and Sustainability. A dedicated Group will be launched for this cluster to serve as a knowledge hub and networking channel. A communication campaign will be designed to enhance visibility, participation, and post-event engagement.

Timeline of Activities The cluster will host a series of three interactive online sessions:

• 29 August 2025
• 29 September 2025
• 29 October 2025

Agenda for the first event

Title: Fostering Effective International Collaboration for Climate Change and Innovation

Session Objectives: To explore how international cooperation enhances climate resilience, fosters innovation, and builds stronger knowledge-sharing mechanisms across projects.

Discussion Themes:

1. Climate Change: Strategic Driver or Proposal Buzzword?
   • Reflections on how climate change has been framed in project development.
   • Case examples from projects that addressed climate adaptation as a core mission.
2. Scaling Climate Innovations Within and Beyond Europe
   • Opportunities and barriers in transferring climate solutions across geographies.
   • Role of SMEs, pilots, and replicability of innovation.
3. Knowledge Sharing Approaches and Lessons Learned
   • Effective methodologies for cross-project collaboration.
   • Reflections on integrated approaches to stakeholder engagement.
4. Next Steps: Toward Joint Actions
   • Open discussion on potential joint initiatives, follow-up activities, and synergies.

Registration details

Registration is free. Please sign up here to secure your place.