Transnational Project Meetings
Kick-off Meeting
On 3 December 2025, the partners of the ClimateAMBASSADORS project met online for the official kick-off meeting, marking the beginning of a European collaboration focused on supporting digital innovation, the green transition, and civic engagement in higher education through interdisciplinary Living Labs.
The meeting brought together the eight project partners from Italy, Spain, Germany, Cyprus, Poland, Iceland, and Belgium to introduce the project, present its objectives and expected results, and establish the foundations for successful cooperation.
During the meeting, partners discussed the project’s management and administrative procedures, reviewed the implementation timeline, and presented the first activities under Work Package 2, including the Climate Response Mapping Tool, collaborative study visits, case studies and expert podcasts, and methodological guidelines for Living Labs.
The consortium also exchanged ideas on the project’s dissemination strategy, defining the first communication activities and partner responsibilities to ensure the project’s results reach a wide audience.
The kick-off meeting concluded with a shared commitment to work collaboratively towards empowering higher education institutions, students, educators, and local communities to address climate change and promote sustainable development through innovation and active civic engagement.
Second Transnational Meeting
ClimateAMBASSADORS Partners Meet in Valencia for the Second Transnational Project Meeting
On 15–16 April 2026, the ClimateAMBASSADORS consortium gathered in Valencia, Spain, for the project’s second Transnational Project Meeting, hosted by Universitat de València (Polibienestar).
The two-day meeting brought together project partners to review progress, strengthen collaboration, and advance the implementation of key project activities.
A major focus of the meeting was the presentation and discussion of regional climate-related disasters, with each partner sharing case studies and local experiences to support the development of the project’s research and educational resources. Participants also visited L’Albufera Natural Park, providing an opportunity to explore environmental challenges and sustainable practices within the local context.
On the second day, partners presented progress on several key project outputs, including the ClimateAMBASSADORS E-Dashboard, the Case Studies Booklet and Expert Podcasts, and the Living Labs Guidebook. Discussions also covered dissemination activities, project management, and the next steps to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
The meeting concluded with a productive exchange of ideas and a renewed commitment to working together to support climate action, digital innovation, and civic engagement in higher education across Europe.
