Climate risk assessments are essential and support the development of a regional plan and strategy for adapting to climate change. MIP4Adapt has published a DIY Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment guide to support regions and local authorities in carrying out climate risk assessments.

The do-it-yourself manual describes the essential elements of climate risk assessment, from site preparation to assessing climate outcomes, such as the risks and opportunities a region may experience.

Slow-onset changes and extreme weather-related events can lead to climate-related hazards. These hazards may affect a region or local authority in terms of their:

· People

· Ecosystems and species

· Economic, social and cultural assets a

· Services.

(More on climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu)