The EEA report "Adapting Europe's Cities" highlights the urgent need for European cities to adapt to climate change and provides an overview of the measures they are taking. The report provides a rich source of information to support climate change adaptation policies across Europe, from EU to municipal level.

As European cities increasingly feel the effects of climate change, such as heat waves and flooding, there is a clear case for investing in the resilience of urban society, says the EEA report. Cities play a vital role in the implementation of adaptation measures, which must take into account local conditions and specific vulnerabilities. (More on eea.europa.eu)