Climate-ready cities & regions: embedding WOLLs into local adaptation strategies

Following the success of the first WOLLs Network Webinar Series — which concluded with an in-person event in Banyuls in December 2025 aimed at strengthening collaboration and connections across the network — we are pleased to launch a new series of webinars. Since then, the WOLLs Network has continued to expand, bringing together an even more diverse community of actors working towards water-smart solutions.

This first session, “Climate-ready cities & regions: embedding WOLLs into local adaptation strategies”, will explore how Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs) can move beyond experimentation and become embedded components of local and regional climate adaptation strategies.

The webinar will focus on how WOLLs can:

– Link results, evidence, and practices to formal planning processes and governance frameworks;
– Support long-term resilience agendas at city and regional levels;
– Generate actionable knowledge, engage stakeholders, and bridge the gap between experimentation and policy.

Through case studies, expert insights, and interactive discussions, the session will provide concrete examples and perspectives on how to scale the impact of WOLLs and strengthen their role in climate-resilient planning.