BACKROUND Climate change is a global threat that has been and will be tackled by all sectors of society. Attention related to climate change has long been related to mitigation, but in the future, adaptation measures are also necessary. With climate change, both summers and winters are getting warmer, precipitation is increasing and extreme weather phenomena are increasing. New plant and animal species arrive in southern Finland, and species accustomed to northern conditions move further north. In South Karelia, pioneering environmental work has been done for a long time, which is why the province has been awarded the Hinku province label. However, in South Karelia, the work related to adaptation to climate change is in its infancy, especially in small municipalities, and it is not clear to all municipalities what adaptation means in practice for them. However, the effects of climate change have been identified in several municipalities, such as the spread of alien species and increased amounts of storm water. OBJECTIVES The goal of the " Adapting to climate change in South Karelia" project is to initiate and enhance climate change adaptation work in the municipal and business sectors of South Karelia. The goal is to increase the know-how and capabilities of municipalities and companies related to adaptation to climate change in cooperation with actors in the region, as well as to increase municipalities' knowledge of agricultural emissions and climate measures and to improve the discussion atmosphere around the topic. The goal of the project is also to pilot climate change adaptation solutions, such as storm water and green construction solutions, in municipalities. ACTIONS In the project, workshops will be organized for the municipalities of South Karelia, where the adaptation situation of the municipalities will be clarified. Based on these, communication is carried out about the identified information needs. Regional workshops related to climate change and safety are organized. Joint discussion events are organized for municipalities and agricultural entrepreneurs, where information is exchanged about the parties' climate actions and goals. The project brings together the regional network of climate and adaptation work in South Karelia. The project organizes information events and workshops for companies, where the challenges and business opportunities brought by climate change are discussed. New business opportunities that may arise in meetings are promoted with the help of networking. In addition, companies can be referred to LAB's business services. The municipality of Luumäki carries out studies related to stormwater management and implements the reform of the local recreation area in Palolampi area, taking adaptation to climate change and biodiversity into account. The city of Imatra improves stormwater management in the city of Imatra, e.g. piloting a household stormwater guide, piloting environmental structures that retain water in the urban environment and creating a plan for the city's stormwater management. The city of Lappeenranta implements a contingency plan to limit forest destruction and ensure the well-being of forests, implements a tool suitable for monitoring alien species, and updates the city's biodiversity program to take into account the changing climate and climate risks. All actors communicate about the measures taken during the project throughout the project period regionally, nationally and, when possible, internationally. RESULTS As a result of the project, the whole of regional and municipal climate work is strengthened especially related to adaptation. Municipalities' understanding of their own adaptation needs and know-how and capabilities have grown. Adaptation measures have been implemented in the project partner municipalities. Municipalities' understanding of climate measures in agriculture has increased and the climate for discussion around agricultural emissions has improved. The companies and business life in the region are aware of the effects, risks and business opportunities of climate change. Companies' capabilities to prepare for risks and seize opportunities have increased.