Adaptation to climate change

Cities are now on the front lines of climate change and are fundamentally shaping the health prospects of their residents. Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, particularly heat waves, pose a direct threat to the human body. (viac…)

The European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2023-2027 represents a fundamental shift in ambition in the field of environmental and climate protection. A comprehensive study prepared for the European Commission (viac…)

From green roofs and wooden buildings to active citizen engagement, nine innovative projects show the way to sustainable, climate-neutral and resilient cities. Modern European cities are at the heart of the green and (viac…)

Europe is currently facing a triple planetary crisis – climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Land degradation is affecting 60 to 70 % of agricultural land in the EU, with increasing weather extremes and disrupted water cycles directly threatening (viac…)

Amid the growing climate crisis, a three-year-old shows research University College Cork, how creative approaches empower communities, change behaviour and support just transition. Traditional scientific warnings and policy strategies on climate change (viac…)

This overview report is based on studies European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound, 2026) entitled „"Mapping green behavioral public policy in the EU"“. The report provides an in-depth analysis of institutional maturity, (viac…)

The global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels remains the cornerstone of international climate policy and is seen as both a legal and ethical imperative. However, the reality of emissions (viac…)

Strategic document Vision Slovakia 2040 It sets out a clear path to a sustainable future: achieving a 90 percent reduction in emissions, consistent adaptation to climate change, ecosystem restoration, and a transparent state. (viac…)

Research projects funded by the European Union under programmes such as Horizon Europe provide professionals, students, and the general public with a wealth of free educational opportunities. These online courses and educational platforms are available at no charge (viac…)

Current climate change research faces a fundamental challenge: how to link complex physical knowledge of climate with practical risk management and adaptation planning. Scientific study published in the magazine Nature Climate Change (viac…)

Europe is facing another summer of extreme heat, water scarcity and drought, increasing the overall pressure on people, nature and the economy. Extremely high temperatures and prolonged periods without precipitation are putting serious strain on supplies (viac…)

Climate change poses an unprecedented challenge for Europe. The transition to a sustainable society requires more than just government regulations – it requires the active involvement of each and every one of us. In order to connect people, organizations and (viac…)

Physical climate risks are no longer just an isolated environmental issue. They have become a huge threat multiplier, drastically affecting corporate profits, insurance prices, financing costs and overall market competitiveness. However, as the report shows,„Climate Resilience as Strategy“" from June 2026 (viac…)

Weather extremes are no longer just catastrophic headlines from far-flung corners of the world. The latest report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Eurofound, based on data from 27,000 respondents in 27 EU countries, renders a raw image (viac…)

EU Mission Portal for Climate Change Adaptation is a central platform aimed at providing information and solutions to the public, regions and local authorities in tackling climate challenges. The main financing instrument (viac…)

There is a silent but critical contradiction in today's corporate world that we call the "Tenure Gap." While climate signals operate on timescales of decades to centuries, the average CEO in the S&P 500 has only been in office for 7.6 years, and board members in (viac…)

Imagine a normal Thursday morning in an otherwise unusually mild and rainy February suddenly turning into a nightmare. That's exactly what happened to an elderly couple in the small town of Pollestres in southwestern France when Storm Nils hit, literally tearing their house apart. (viac…)

While most discussions about climate change focus on continued warming, one of the greatest climate threats of the 21st century could paradoxically bring drastic cooling to parts of the world and catastrophic flooding to others. Scientists and economists are increasingly focusing on (viac…)

Climate change is inexorably leading to rising temperatures and longer, more intense droughts in many parts of the world. These global changes are locally exacerbated in urban environments by a phenomenon called the urban heat island. (viac…)

While we would expect normal winter weather in our region in February, extreme climate events are showing their strength more and more often. A prime example is storm Nils, which hit southwest France in an uncharacteristically mild and rainy (viac…)