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Many major German companies underestimate the risks of climate change
28 Jan 2021The consequences of climate change pose economic risks for companies. A study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows that only about half of the companies, noted on the German stock market, report publicly on these risks. None of the 100 largest companies studied provides information on whether the corporate strategy is resilient to stronger climate change.
ETC/CCA Technical Paper ‘Climate-related hazard indices for Europe’ published
28 Jan 2021Based on a comprehensive index review, this Technical Paper proposes a set of 32 indices on climate-related hazards that are highly relevant for adaptation planning in Europe. It serves as background information for the EEA Report on ‘Changing climate hazards in Europe’ and guides the development of the European Climate Data Explorer (to be hosted on Climate-ADAPT). The latter two products will be published later in 2021.
UNEP launched the 2020 Adaptation Gap Report
26 Jan 2021The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched the 5th edition of the Adaptation Gap Report in an online press event in January 2021. The aim of the report is to inform national and international efforts to advance adaptation, but finds in the 2020 edition that huge gaps remain, particularly in finance for developing countries and bringing adaptation projects to the stage.
Global ice loss increases at record rate
25 Jan 2021The rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet is speeding up, according to new research led by the University of Leeds (UK). Ice melt across the globe raises sea levels, increases the risk of flooding to coastal communities, and threatens to wipe out natural habitats which wildlife depend on.
EEA-Eionet Strategy 2021-2030
22 Jan 2021The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) have published a strategy to provide the data and the knowledge to achieve Europe’s environment and climate ambitions.
The Global Center on Adaptation launched its first State and Trends in Adaptation Report 2020
22 Jan 2021This first and the following State and Trends in Adaptation Reports will assess progress on climate adaptation and provide guidance and recommendations on best practice in adapting to the effects of a changing climate and building resilience to climate shocks.
Supporting Montenegro to advance its National Adaptation Plan process
21 Jan 2021The Montenegro Ministry of Ecology Urbanism, and Spatial Planning, in cooperation with the UN Development Program (UNDP), prepared a project proposal for the development of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which was approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The project covers the four most sensitive sectors: Water, Health, Tourism and Agriculture. A similar project for North Macedonia was approved in the frame of the National Adaptation Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP).
Strategic plan for climate change adaptation of forestry in Turkey: 9 adaptation strategies proposed
12 Jan 2021Impacts of climate change are estimated to be more visible on natural resources and in particular on forests in the coming years. This Strategic Plan is the first document of the Turkey General Directorate of Forestry on climate adaptation, and aims at enhancing climate adaptation actions to assist the forestry sector to become more resilient, by suggesting 9 strategies and 51 respective actions.
Research provides new knowledge for local climate adaptation measures
11 Jan 2021A changed climate with more extreme weather involves an increased risk of natural hazards if society is not prepared for the new conditions. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute and the Stockholm Environment Institute have examined how climate hazard research can be designed to meet users’ needs.
Swedish networks reinforce the municipalities’ work on climate adaptation
08 Jan 2021Those who work with climate adaptation in a municipality often work alone. This makes it important to identify forms of collaboration. Municipalities that work together in order to form a climate adaptation network can learn from each other and support each other in their work. One such network has already been established in the Gothenburg region in Sweden.