LAP Black is an EU‑funded initiative under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin programme that enhances local authorities’ capacity to adapt to climate change in the Black Sea region. Its core objectives are to form dedicated adaptation teams, develop and continuously update Local Adaptation Plans, implement pilot actions showcasing best practices, and engage stakeholders for broad dissemination of results.
The LAP Meeting focused on initiating climate risk assessment.The meeting began with opening speeches and a presentation outlining the methodological approach to climate risk assessment. Participants then engaged in a collaborative session to identify and prioritize key climate hazards affecting the region. Following a short break, the agenda continued with the introduction of the types of data required for a comprehensive climate risk analysis. Another working session focused on evaluating which data would need to be requested to support the assessment. The meeting concluded with an informational segment and Q&A about the planning and expectations for the upcoming second LAP meeting.
