Smart Specialisation & Climate Adaptation
Mariann Andorkó on Climate Adaptation in Debrecen | TiCCA4DANU
In this interview, Mariann Andorkó shares the Pilot City Perspective from Debrecen as one of the four pilot cities/regions in TiCCA4DANU – Transformative Innovation & Climate Change Adaptation for the Danube Region.
Recorded during the TiCCA4DANU General Assembly on 26–27 June 2025 at the University of Vienna, this conversation highlights the importance of expert support, peer learning, and cross-city collaboration in addressing climate adaptation challenges.
Mariann explains why Debrecen joined the project, how the city is working to improve its response to climate change, and why this exchange with partners is so valuable for identifying knowledge gaps, building on existing strengths, and creating new cooperation opportunities. She also reflects on the importance of learning not only from international peers, but also from inspiring examples within Hungary, such as Szombathely.