Turning climate commitments into action
We are feeling the impacts of climate change here and now. IMPETUS focuses on increasing our resilience. Working with local citizens, policy-makers and businesses in our demonstration sites around Europe, our teams are analysing solutions, boosting knowledge, and creating packages of adaptation measures that other communities can use as a pathway towards a climate-neutral and sustainable future.
IMPETUS was launched in October 2021 with the objective: turn climate commitments into tangible, urgent actions to protect communities and the planet.

IMPETUS in facts
Stories
Learning to predict ‘life-threatening slush’ in Norway
A ‘generalist’ among specialists: Hannah Arpke interview
European Community of Practice launch provides climate adaptation opportunities
Preparing for floods: adapting the Netherlands for climate resilience
A path towards climate resilience: the IMPETUS knowledge booster approach
As climate change intensifies, Europe seeks local ways to adapt
Events
june, 2023
The drive towards #climatechange #resilience & #adaptation across #Europe stepped up at the EU #MissionClimate ...launch of a #CommunityofPractice for regional authorities. @ClimateImpetus joined @REGILIENCE, @ARSINOE, @TransformAr & 100s of participants: 👀 https://t.co/2XDGys4hyA
Our #Berlin team is modelling #water management scenarios: step1 to supporting regional #decisions on #adaptation to ...#climatechange & other challenges. See our new infographic👇 & 👉 https://t.co/WOyB7RSq3C
#MissionClimate
@kompetenzwasser @wasserbetriebe @SenUMVKBerlin
Terms used to discuss #ClimateChange can be daunting.
That's why we've prepared an easy-to-understand resource for ...anyone wishing to learn more and take #ClimateAction.
Explore @UNDPClimate's Climate Dictionary now: https://t.co/KiYreBgUCL
Pease #RT - We have a fully funded #PhD position to work with #climatechange and #biologicalinvasion impacts on ...#mountain #plants! Great global team @MIREN_mountains #ITEX - deadline approaching! https://t.co/pdw46IgImA
Sites and solutions:
Testing and knowledge building
IMPETUS has demonstration sites in 7 of Europe’s 11 biogeographical regions, where we are:
- testing solutions;
- creating ‘Resilience Knowledge Boosters’;
- engaging with local communities;
- sharing knowledge regionally and across Europe.