The Multi-Actor Platform Climate proof ruralities' position paper reflects the results of three regional MAP dialogues for North Limburg, the Achterhoek, and of interviews and literature review for the region of Schouwen-Duiveland. Within the SHERPA topic of ‘Land use in the context of Climate Change’, this MAP has focussed on the topic of climate adaptation within an area-oriented approach. This topic and the role of rural areas is less covered by the Long-term Vision for Rural areas of the European Commission (EC) and the national Network of Large Rural Municipalities (P10) wants to highlight the contribution rural areas make to the climate challenges. In this document, the MAP pints out policy and research recommendations on how the European Commission can support areas to be able to undertake choices that fit with societal challenges at the same time as the ambitions and identity of the area. ...