Fires are a natural part of the Earth system. However, the frequency, intensity and impact of large-scale forest fires in Europe are currently increasing. Between 2000 and 2024, fires affected the European Union Member States. (more…)
Recent devastating events, such as the floods that hit Valencia in October 2024, have raised questions about Europe's preparedness to face climate extremes and how cities can prepare for what science has long predicted. (more…)
UNDRR's Global Education and Training Institute (GETI) offers online and in-person training to help government, private sector, and civil society workers build the capacity needed to reduce disaster risk and implement climate change adaptation measures.
The organization's learning portal features a wide selection of courses on topics ranging from building city resilience and reducing disaster risks to understanding climate change adaptation and strengthening governance. More at climate-pact.europa.eu
European cities and urban areas are on the front line of the fight against climate change. Rising temperatures, more frequent and intense heat waves, intense rainfall, urban flooding, droughts, rising sea levels and (more…)
Climate resilience, also known as carbon resilience, is a key capability for the 21st century. This resilience describes how individuals, businesses and cities prepared to face the challenges of climate change. (more…)
As heat waves intensify due to climate change, urban residents and workers need help to cool down. Green spaces can provide shade and escape from the heat, but not all cities have space for new parks or trees amidst buildings and busy streets. One solution could be to turn the concrete jungle itself into green space – and that's exactly what the goal is BIG4LIFE project. (More on hcinea.ec.europa.eu)
The TIMBERHAUS project, co-funded by the European Union, recently released a video presenting its vision and mission to transform the construction sector in Europe. The aim is to use smart wood technologies, innovative design and (more…)
At a time of growing concern about climate change, it is increasingly important for organizations around the world to develop and implement strategic plans to address their environmental impact. Climate action plans, or “roadmaps,” (more…)
The global focus on sustainable development has intensified in recent years, with the United Nations (UN) establishing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). Traditional methods of assessing the SDGs, (more…)
Recent research has revealed a surprising disconnect between perception and reality when it comes to the global public’s willingness to contribute to climate action. The study found that participants at the UN General Assembly on the Environment (more…)
EU Missions are an innovative tool within the Horizon Europe programme that integrates research and innovation (R&I) objectives with environmental and societal goals, with the aim of achieving substantial and measurable results by 2030. (more…)
The United States faces the rising tide of physical risks, as climate change accelerates. In 2024 alone, 27 separate billion-dollar natural disasters caused $183 billion in direct damage. By mid-century, (more…)
The past decade has seen devastating wildfires in forest areas around the world, with far-reaching impacts. These extreme fire years – defined as periods with large-scale regional fires and (more…)
Cities around the world are facing increasing heat waves that are becoming increasingly deadly and causing health problems. This phenomenon is being exacerbated by human-induced climate change. (more…)
Europe stands at a crossroads of intense global uncertainty, with climate change emerging as a key and complex threat. The European Commission's latest flagship report, "Analysis of the risks facing Europe", prepared by (more…)
As Europe faces increasing climate change, building resilience and adapting to new conditions is crucial. In response to this challenge, efforts are at the forefront EU climate change adaptation missionwhich (more…)
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