© EDC Debrecen Urban and Economic Development Center
On 3 March, the first World Café workshop of the TiCCA4DANU project was held in Debrecen, bringing together representatives of local and regional organizations to address key climate adaptation challenges. Organized in close cooperation with stakeholders, the event marked an important step toward building long-term partnerships for a more climate-resilient future.
The interactive workshop focused on three priority areas: mitigating heatwaves and the urban heat island effect, improving water management and flash flood response, and strengthening green infrastructure through nature-based solutions. Participants worked in moderated groups to identify challenges and explore cooperation opportunities among municipalities, businesses, and other local actors.
During the first discussion round, participants assessed current climate challenges and highlighted where stronger collaboration is needed. The second round focused on practical responses, including pilot ideas, partnership models, and concrete short-term actions.
Participants agreed that, alongside active stakeholder engagement, real, transparent, and long-term cooperation is essential for effective climate adaptation. Further consultations will help define and implement the framework for collaboration.
© EDC Debrecen Urban and Economic Development Center
As a pilot city in the TiCCA4DANU project, Debrecen plays a key role in developing realistic short- and mid-term adaptation actions. The workshop concluded with a joint summary of findings and next steps, with participants praising the World Café method as effective and inspiring. The interactive structure created space for open exchange, helped generate valuable ideas, and supported constructive dialogue among stakeholders from different fields. The discussions provided a strong foundation for continued cooperation and future action
👉🏻 See highlights from the workshop in the video below:
