This document describes the implementation of adaptation solutions based on Governance Models,
Awareness and Behavioural Change in the demo sites (Bundle 4), undertaken or completed in
period M6-M50 of the IMPETUS project (01/03/2022 to 31/12/2025), and in particular, those carried out
under WP4 Tasks 4.17, 4.18, 4.19, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, 4.24, and 4.25.
This deliverable presents the results of a suite of adaptation solutions implemented across the IMPETUS
DSs, each addressing climate challenges through participatory governance, data-driven tools, and
context-specific approaches. The solutions span multiple sectors (water management, agriculture,
tourism, cultural heritage, marine planning, risk governance, industrial decarbonisation, and greenhouse
agriculture) illustrating how climate adaptation can be integrated into diverse policy and practice
arenas.
Across all tasks, a central finding is that climate information becomes actionable only when coupled with
inclusive, transparent engagement processes. Solutions such as the Berlin Water Model (Task
4.18), the altitude-shift viticulture study in Trentino (Task 4.17), and the dynamic planning tools for
marine and tourism sectors (Tasks 4.19 and 4.22) show that scientific modelling gains real value when
stakeholders can interact with it, explore scenarios, and use results to inform local decisions. This
approach consistently increases trust in scientific outputs and enhances the relevance and uptake of
adaptation measures.
A second major insight is the importance of multi-level governance and co-creation. Workshops,
impact-chain exercises (Task 4.23), digital twins (Task 4.25), and story maps (Task 4.19) provided
shared spaces where public authorities, practitioners, businesses, researchers, and citizens aligned
their priorities and identified feasible adaptation pathways. This collaborative effort proved particularly
effective in complex contexts (such as cultural heritage protection, climate risk governance, and water-
oriented forest transformation) where institutional fragmentation or competing interests can hinder
progress. Stakeholder involvement from the early stages emerges as a key success factor across the
entire suite of solutions.
The tasks also highlight that behavioural and cultural dimensions are essential components of
adaptation, shaping vulnerability, risk perception, and acceptance of new measures. Work in the tourism
and cultural heritage sectors (Tasks 4.22 and 4.21) demonstrated that perceptions, traditions, and local
identity influence how communities engage with climate risks. Similarly, agricultural and industrial
solutions (Tasks 4.20 and 4.25) underscored how awareness, incentives, and clear communication
can support behavioural change toward more sustainable practices.
Finally, the deliverable identifies strong potential for transferability and scalability. Many methods
tested (real-time scenario simulations, participatory governance formats, climate dashboards, impact-
chain libraries, monitoring tools, and integrated assessment frameworks) are flexible and can be
adapted for other regions or sectors. Their success relies on three elements repeatedly observed across
the tasks: user-friendly design, integration with existing planning instruments, and sustained
engagement with local actors.
Overall, the solutions presented demonstrate that adaptation is most effective when scientific evidence,
institutional coordination, and societal engagement work in synergy. Together, they provide practical
examples of how European regions can develop robust, inclusive, and forward-looking strategies
for building climate resilience.