In Europe and around the world, people are affected by the increasing risks that climate change poses to their lives, health and livelihoods. To honour the victims and those affected by the climate crisis, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU have designated 15 July as the EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis.

While climate change is a global challenge, its impacts are being felt locally. July 15 was one of the worst days of deadly flooding to hit Europe in 2021. As our planet warms, the impacts – from extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts or floods, to coastal erosion due to rising sea levels – continue to take a toll on lives and livelihoods across Europe and the world, with lasting impacts on local economies and communities. (More on climate.ec.europa.eu)