AUPEX is a non-profit organization founded in 1992. It is the representative body of the 222 Popular Universities of Extremadura, with a presence in the same number of municipalities, offering a space for collective reflection and a variety of services. It is a network for education, culture, and digital transformation. The organization develops various continuing education projects in the areas of culture, education, environmental awareness, civic participation, and digital and social inclusion. One of AUPEX's main projects is the Extremadura Digital Literacy Program, implemented in 75 digital competence centers throughout the region, reaching more than 42,000 users annually. AUPEX's main objective is to contribute to a better society by creating the conditions for equal opportunities for all citizens and empowering individuals in a changing and challenging context to achieve sustainable and inclusive development.
Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-01: National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-02:Actionable solutions for climate adaptation to the knowledge of the regions and local authoritiesHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-04: Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptationHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-05: Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change
Representatives
European Project Manager
AUPEX - Association of Popular Universities of Extremadura Region
Mobilising citizens and local communities to co-design and support climate adaptation solutions at local and regional level.
Offering Expertise to Consortias
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-04: Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptation
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-05: Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change
HORIZON-MISS-2026-08-CLIMA-SOIL: Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-01: National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)
Author
European Project Manager at AUPEX - Association of Popular Universities of Extremadura Region
Involving citizens and local stakeholders to test and validate climate adaptation solutions in real-life contexts.
Completing the consortia
Offering Expertise to Consortias
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-04: Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptation
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-05: Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change
HORIZON-MISS-2026-08-CLIMA-SOIL: Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-01: National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)
Author
European Project Manager at AUPEX - Association of Popular Universities of Extremadura Region
Building capacities of local actors to engage citizens in climate adaptation and disaster preparedness actions.
Completing the consortia
Offering Expertise to Consortias
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-04: Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptation
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-05: Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change
HORIZON-MISS-2026-08-CLIMA-SOIL: Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-01: National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)
Author
European Project Manager at AUPEX - Association of Popular Universities of Extremadura Region