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Evaluation of the socio-economic impact of climate change in Belgium

According to this report of the National Climate Commission, climate change in Belgium will mainly be felt through heat waves, floods and droughts. Warmer and more humid summers, and milder and humid winters are becoming normal. These impacts will affect a large number of sectors, resulting in major costs but also benefits, with costs dominating strongly. Well-considered and fair adaptation measures are required.

Read more on the Adapt2Climate website.

Date: 11 Sep 2020