The Climate Chance Europe Africa 2025 Summit on the theme « Adaptation: Taking action » will be held on 31 March and 1 April 2025 at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille, a strategic city at the crossroads of Europe and Africa.

This location is ideal for tackling the climate challenges specific to the Mediterranean basin, sharing solutions adapted to the European and African contexts, and facilitating dialogue and

Objectives of the meeting  

1. To help strengthen adaptation policies in France and the European
2. Strengthen dialogue and cooperation between non-state actors involved in adaptation issues
3. Strengthen dialogue between Europe and
4. Mobilising civil society in Marseille and the surrounding

The main themes

1. Deepening our knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of adaptation to climate
2. Transforming the economy and public action to provide sustainable responses to climate
3. Strengthening territories to develop local adaptation
4. Cooperation between Europe and Africa for effective adaptation to climate

The Summit programme will explore each of these sub-themes from a variety of angles, providing a comprehensive and in-depth view of the issues at stake and the solutions to be implemented.

The summit will highlight the adaptation practices and solutions already in place, emphasing the efforts being made at the local level.

The 2-day event will feature a rich programme of plenary sessions, round tables, workshops, pitches and events, a variety of themes, presentations and feedback from experts and players in the field, inviting players to share climate resilience strategies and draw inspiration from African initiatives.