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CAMPUS

Climate Adaptation Plans for UNESCO Sites

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Information

Start date
01/02/2024
End date
31/07/2026
Total budget
1.509.248,00
Partnership
IT - 4
HR - 2
Project typology:
Standard project

Project specific objectives

• Analyze climate change risks in the targeted UNESCO sites and assess their resilience capacity through a cross-border study that supports informed decision-making by relevant authorities. Additionally, develop a tool for continuous risk monitoring during and after the project.

• Develop Climate Adaptation Plans and specific measures to protect UNESCO sites by involving experts and local communities in participatory workshops and defining shared guidelines for climate change adaptation.

• Test nature-based solutions, restoration interventions and light infrastructure in UNESCO sites, in collaboration with experts and authorities, to safeguard their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) and ensure their preservation.

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Project main outputs

  • Monitoring System Tool for the UNESCO sites;   
  • UNESCO Sites Climate Adaptation Plans;
  • Cross-Border Conferences for Climate Adaptation Plans;
  • UNESCO Sites Climate Change Counter Measures.

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About project

Climate change poses threats to the conservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites, affecting both natural and cultural treasures. CAMPUS aims to develop a cross-border framework for monitoring and adapting to climate change in these sites across Italy and Croatia. By collaborating with public institutions, UNESCO sites, and development agencies, the project will provide tools for assessing vulnerability, creating adaptation plans, and implementing climate-resilient measures like natural-based solutions and building enhancements. Through this cooperation, CAMPUS seeks to raise awareness and safeguard these vulnerable areas from the impacts of climate change.

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Municipality of Ferrara
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News & Events

  • NEWS
    05/03/2026

    Second Regional Conference – CAMPUS Project

    The conference in Venice showcased the first results of the CAMPUS project, demonstrating how multi‑risk analysis, participatory Living Labs and pilot actions are shaping Climate Adaptation Plans for UNESCO sites in Italy and Croatia. Speakers emphasized that climate change must be structurally embedded in Management Plans and governance systems to ensure long‑term resilience across diverse heritage landscapes.

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  • NEWS
    05/03/2026

    Climate Adaptation Planning Advances for Ferrara UNESCO Site: Outcomes from the CAMPUS Integration Workshop

    The integration workshop in Ferrara advanced the Climate Adaptation Plan for the UNESCO site by validating the proposed measures and aligning institutions around shared priorities for energy efficiency, water management, and urban climate comfort. The process confirmed ongoing local initiatives and reinforced the need for stronger cross‑sector governance to embed adaptation into territorial planning.

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  • NEWS
    27/02/2026

    The Commitment for the Climate Adaptation on the Po Delta: Conclusion of the Living Lab co-creating participatory phase

    The participatory stakeholder engagement process of the Po Delta UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, carried out within the Interreg Italy–Croatia CAMPUS project, concluded with strong multi‑actor involvement through a Living Lab approach. Discussions highlighted key climate adaptation priorities, including water management, ecosystem fragility, land-use transitions, and long‑term resilience. The resulting co‑created measures will now inform the UNESCO sites’ climate adaptation plans.

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  • EVENT
    16/02/2026
    Start date:
    18 Feb 2026
    End date:
    18 Feb 2026

    Second Regional Conference: CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANS FOR UNESCO SITES

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  • NEWS
    04/11/2025

    Climate is changing. Our Heritage stands strong.

    Monte Sant’Angelo hosted the second Living Lab of the CAMPUS project. The event brought together experts and local actors to discuss how climate change affects cultural heritage and explore sustainable solutions for its protection. It reaffirmed the importance of collaboration to build resilience and safeguard our shared heritage for the future.

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