The stakes couldn’t be higher. Climate change is not a distant or theoretical threat – it’s here. The past two years have been a stark reminder of this reality, with 2023 becoming the warmest year on record, soon to be surpassed by 2024. From unprecedented floods in Valencia and central Europe to droughts in southern Europe, the warning signs are clear: we must act now. Beyond the human suffering – which is priceless – all these events show that the costs of inaction are far greater than the costs of taking action now. (More on eea.europa.eu)