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The city of Opava is one of the first cities to have its adaptation strategy on climate change (SCCH) elaborated, including an implementation plan. According to Bergen''s call, the proposed project aims to contribute the implementation of particular measures concerning with the processed SCCH, which includes measures for a safe future and sustainable functioning of the city in conditions of changing climates during the 21st century. It contains specific measures, selected according to specific conditions and potential problem or risky places in the city, thus allowing them to adapt appropriately to these problems and risks. The project brings innovative solutions and implementation of the results of scientific and research projects, including of good practice examples. Furthermore, the project will elaborate the whole implementation process of adaptation for cities of different sizes apply integrated approaches according to the National Action Plan for CCh. The project is directed supporting the objectives of cities, regional, national and European strategies for adaptation to CCh. In particular, the proposed activities address protection against drought and reduce the effect of an urban heat island, strengthen water retention and improve green infrastructure. The project will also bring an exchange of good practice with the processing, evaluation and implementation of SCCH between Opava and the learning cities and two research companies that process, design and implement specific measures in accordance with SCCH. The Regional and the municipal authorities, stakeholders, NGOs, the professional public and the citizens will benefit from the implementation of the project and will be available via the project website.