The Aurora Consortium convened in Larissa, Greece, on 24–25 September 2025 for its Plenary Meeting, hosted at JOIST Innovation Park. This two-day gathering marked an important milestone in the project’s first year, offering a valuable opportunity to review progress, celebrate achievements, and establish a clear roadmap for the future.

The meeting focused on ensuring alignment across all partners regarding roles, responsibilities, and timelines. Through constructive dialogue and joint planning, the consortium strengthened its collaborative foundation, setting the stage for a successful project review and the upcoming phases of Aurora.

Special thanks are extended to the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) for hosting the consortium at JOIST Innovation Park, a modern hub of innovation and technology in the heart of central Greece.

Aurora is an innovative research initiative dedicated to forecasting and preventing the impacts of climate change within the One Health framework, with a particular emphasis on the EU Boreal region. The project is funded by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).