The third TropicalAdapt workshop, dedicated to scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), will take place virtually on 1 and 2 July 2026. Bringing together experts from policy, science, and practice, the workshop will explore how EbA can move beyond local pilot initiatives towards broader, sustained impact in sub- and tropical coastal regions.

While EbA has demonstrated its effectiveness in many local contexts, scaling these approaches remains a key challenge. This workshop places particular emphasis on three critical dimensions:

• Scaling up community engagement to ensure long-term ownership and legitimacy 
• Securing sustainable financing to support continuity and expansion of EbA measures 
• Strengthening collaboration across governance levels to align local action with national and international frameworks 

Together, these elements are essential to transition from isolated successes to systemic, large-scale implementation.

Call for Contributions

Participants are invited to submit contributions on Scaling Up EbA, including case studies, innovative ideas, or policy- and practice-oriented recommendations. Selected contributions will be featured in short presentations of up to 10 minutes, followed by discussion. You can indicate your interest to contribute during registration or contact Nico Stelljes by 26 May 2026.

Workshop series

This workshop is the third and final in a series of three consecutive events on coastal ecosystem-based adaptation. The first workshop focused on stocktake and financing aspects of EbA (materials available online). The second workshop was dedicated to community engagement and strengthening partnerships for coastal EbA (materials available online). 

Further information about the workshop will be available soon.